Oct-Dec 2020 edition of Livestock & Poultry Middle East

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ANIMAL NUTRITION

BIOSECURITY EGG PROCESSING

GENETICS

EQUINE AQUACULTURE

You know that reducing antibiotic use has challenges. Novus knows the solution is as complex as your operation. Still, small changes, like adding an organic acid or acidifier to the ration, can make a big difference.

Novus scientists found that a blend of organic acids can bolster a bird’s ability to control pathogens while an acidifier can reduce the risk of pathogens in feed and water. Just as a small problem can grow, a slightly different solution can make all the difference.

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UPGRADED CHORE-TRONICS® 3 CONTROLLER IMPROVES BIRD COMFORT AND HEALTH Chore-Time has updated its CHORE-TRONICS® 3 Controller with features to help poultry producers optimize productivity.

The most significant upgrades focus on automatically adjusting the environment of poultry houses to enhance bird comfort and health. These features are standard in new installations and can be added to existing CHORE-TRONICS 3 Systems through a simple software update.

The updated CHORETRONICS 3 System continuously calculates the minimum ventilation time for removing heat and moisture from the house. The system works by keeping track of the actual amount of water going into a house and also taking

measurements of temperature and humidity both inside and outside the house. By using the data to modify the minimumventilation run time, the system is able to automatically achieve a desired range of relative humidity to help keep birds more comfortable and floors drier.

Larger birds need higher ventilation rates to stay comfortable. The CHORETRONICS 3 Controller is preloaded with how much air each Chore-Time fan can move and provides automatic control to accurately maintain maximum CFM curves based on bird age.

As static pressure changes in the house, the control calculates the required CFM for each fan based on the conditions.

The PDS system automatically adjusts water supply based on bird age and demand. While PDS isn’t new to the CHORETRONICS 3 Controller, the ability to flush the system at any time using a “Flush Now” button is an additional feature. It gives poultry producers another way to stimulate birds to eat and drink beyond the ability to flush automatically based on water temperature and/or time of day.

Like most CHORE-TRONICS 3 Controls, these new features can be monitored and activated with the CHORE-TRONICS® Mobile App. The App gives poultry producers more options for managing poultry houses by giving them instant access to current conditions and remote control of critical systems.

SOOS EGG SEX DETERMINATION - AN EMKA PARTNER For many years now EMKA Hatchery Equipment has been helping with the building and designing of commercial sex determination incubators for SOOS, an Israeli start-up active in the poultry sector.

Imagine a factory that throws away half of its production.

This is how the egg-production industry works.

Every year, commercial hatcheries around the world produce 15 billion chicks: 7.5 billion are females that can lay eggs, and 7.5 billion are males

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that have no commercial use and are therefore exterminated after they hatch.

This practice involves major animal suffering and abuse, and a huge waste of energy, water, incubation space, and production capacity that could be used to ensure better nutritional security globally.

SOOS developed an incubation system that affect the sex development process in poultry embryo and turn genetic males into functional female chicks.

Their system operates an

incubation protocol that controls a combination of: Temperature, Humidity, CO2 levels, Sound Vibrations.

SOOS has won a 1.000.000 USD first prize from Grow NY and Cornell University to further their research.

SOOS sex determination means that you can determine, not detect the sex of the embryo.

Whereas some companies are detecting the sex of the embryo and then aborting the foetus, SOOS is able to induce a specific sex, whether it be male or female.

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EGGSCARGOSYSTEMÂŽ INTRODUCES NEW PALLET GI-OVO is expanding its EggsCargoSystemÂŽ with a new pallet.

This concerns the EC Pallet Closed Deck which GI-OVO sees as a logical addition to the existing pallets with an open top deck. Especially in situations

where eggs with a bad shell are transported, this new pallet can be of excellent service. After all, the closed top deck prevents contamination of the truck and the floors. The EC Pallet Closed Deck can be provided with a socalled logo print on both sides.

The pallet can also be placed in racks without having to be provided with steel reinforcement.

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE PRICES REMAIN AT PREMIUM TO GLOBAL COMPETITORS

Global cattle prices remain disjointed, with a variety of supply and demand factors influencing sharp price movements throughout the year. The rising number of COVID-19 cases in the US, dry conditions in South America and the shift in seasonal conditions across Australia remain

key influences on cattle prices at present.

Earlier this year, when rainfall prompted a turn in the season, Australian cattle prices spiked as producers looked to replenish supply levels following the long period of elevated turnoff. This has flowed into restocker categories across Australia remaining elevated over their feeder and processor counterparts to sit at record levels as demand for cattle heats up.

Typically, Australian prices tend to align with Uruguay and remain below US levels, however, Australian cattle prices have been the highest in the

world since June. In September, the price of Australian beef jumped up to US$6.76/kg, a rise of 11% on the month prior and well above the average 2019 price of US$5.74/kg. Through November, Australian cattle prices have maintained a 16% premium over US counterparts.

The high price of Australian cattle will place pressure on the affordability of Australian beef across markets and could lead to importers looking to other suppliers for more costeffective options. If the premium on Australian beef becomes a barrier for trade, prices will likely ease across time.

FAO LEAP GUIDELINES ON FEED ADDITIVES LAUNCHED FAO officially launched the LEAP guidelines for assessment of the environmental performance of feed additives in livestock supply chains. By significantly acting on feed efficiency, feed additives influence the environmental footprint of livestock production.

The document, largely grounded on the work of the IFIF-FEFANA Specialty Feed Ingredients Sustainability (SFIS) Project, aims at providing a harmonized approach to the assessment of environmental performance of feed additives,

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taking into consideration the impact of their production and use all along the supply chain for large ruminants, and poultry. While capturing the environmental impact of the production of feed additives, the guidance compares it to the potential benefits from their use: reduction of GHGs, ammonia efficiency and improved feed efficiency.

The FAO LEAP Guidelines come at the time of the starting implementation of the European Green Deal / Farm-

to-Fork Strategy with some very ambitious sustainability goals. Such targets would be unattainable without innovative feed additives, as has been explained by FEFANA in a dedicated brochure and an extensive position paper.

A number of supporting Fact Sheets summarising the contribution of specialty feed ingredients to sustainability, animal welfare and the fight against anti-microbial resistance are also available from the public website of FEFANA.

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PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE WHEN IT COMES TO THE FARMYARD Prevention may be better than cure but on the farm, prevention also saves you money.

On a dairy farm a sick animal not only costs money in veterinary fees but also in lost milk production. A cow can go down very quickly, making it vital to identify infection before it takes hold.

Dairymaster technology has been leading the way in keeping a herd healthy. By installing the right equipment and availing of the best technology, the producer will see a return on investment not only in the near future but for many years down the line.

Josh Goeser, Wisconsin, has a herd of over 1200 cows and knows how important it is to keep that herd healthy. He invested in the Dairymaster MooMonitor+ system, as he saw it as the best way to keep a close eye on his animals. Every animal is fitted with the sealed-unit collar, which monitors the cow’s behaviour and the easy-to-use equipment sends readings and alerts back to his cell. Josh can now see how each cow is performing but more importantly, he can easily see when an individual animal is not quite right.

“With the MooMonitor+ we’ve seen heat detection increase. We have less cows getting vet checked and picking up more cystic cows. Health alerts are very beneficial with detecting sick cows sooner, cutting down on treatment costs.”

Not long after the system was installed Josh noticed an animal’s readings on his cell weren’t what they should be. Rumination was down and her resting rate was way off that of the others. With the size of his herd spotting the sick animal would not have been easy without the MooMonitor+ collar.

Every good business manager knows that protecting your assets is key to ensuring a thriving business. Keeping cows healthy is the only way to protect a herd. It saves money on veterinary bills, cuts the use of antibiotics and keeps the animal doing what she should be doing, producing milk suitable for sale.

By taking the worry out of animal health the producer can concentrate on running the farm and enjoying the returns of a well-run farm.

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EGGXYT LICENSES THE GEIGS™ TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM FROM TROPIC BIOSCIENCES IN A GROUNDBREAKING PROJECT eggXYt, a biotechnology company revolutionizing the livestock industry, and Tropic Biosciences (“Tropic”), the pioneering agriculturalbiotechnology company, announced a license agreement to apply Tropic’s Gene Editing induced Gene Silencing (GEiGS™) technology to develop genetic resistance in chickens against Avian Influenza virus.

Avian Influenza virus is one of the deadliest and most costly avian diseases. The 2015 outbreak in the U.S., for example, led to the slaughter of 50 million poultry and is estimated to have had an economic cost of $3.2 billion.

Outbreaks not only disrupt the protein supply chain, but they also threaten human health as the disease can be transferred from birds to humans and has been documented to lead to severe illness and fatality. eggXYt brings to the collaboration its proven expertise in accelerating gene editing solutions to disrupt the poultry sector. Over the last four years, eggXYt has developed its

flagship product, an innovative solution to determine the sex of chicks before incubation, which is set to save the 4 billion male chicks in the egg layer industry that are currently culled each year due to their inability to lay eggs and because it is not economical to raise them for meat. Through the application of GEiGS™, eggXYt will expand its poultry portfolio beyond its initial product and into the field of animal health. eggXYt has recently moved to a state of the art R&D facility and is set to launch a fundraising round, which will support its R&D programs and path to commercialization.

Yehuda Elram, CEO & CoFounder of eggXYt commented, “Our primary goal is to improve animal welfare and efficiency within the poultry industry, and we are excited to embark on this project that broadens our platform of gene editing solutions for animal health.”

He went on to say “Following the COVID-19 outbreak, we are all very mindful of the threat of zoonotic diseases to human health and so we are

especially motivated to embark on a project that may help to prevent further pandemics.”

Tropic Biosciences developed GEiGS™ to support development of its own tropical crops, for example banana plants that are resistant to Panama disease, a devastating fungal disease that is threatening production globally. Recognizing the wider potential of GEiGS™ beyond tropical crops, Tropic has been making the proprietary technology platform commercially available to other innovative companies, including world leaders in the crop and livestock breeding industries.

ALMARAI DONATES 400,000 RIYALS TO THE WILDLIFE FUND Almarai Company donated 400,000 SAR to the National Wildlife Support Fund, which comes as part of its social responsibility program, in which preserving the environment is one of its main axes.

In a meeting held at the Saudi Wildlife Authority’s headquarters, Mr. Khalid bin Muhammad Al Basri, the Director of the Wildlife Support Fund, has received the

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donation from Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Otaibi, Almarai’s Head of Corporate Communication and Public. Mr. Al Basri has praised the role of Almarai in supporting preserving the wildlife and the successful partnership between the two parties that extended for more than 10 years.

“Preserving the environment is one of our priorities in Almarai, and therefore we support many

initiatives in this context, and we also apply many practices that reduce the environmental impact of the company,” Said Abdullah.

Mr. Al-Otaibi added, “This support, which has been going on for 10 years, confirms Almarai’s keenness to enhance the stability of the wildlife, maintain the ecological balance, and protect natural habitats that are endangered.”

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VDL TAKES OVER JANSEN POULTRY EQUIPMENT VDL Groep strengthens its position in the agricultural sector. The industrial family business with its head office in Eindhoven has taken over Jansen Poultry Equipment. JPE is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-quality poultry systems for the laying, breeding and broiler sectors.

The profitable family business from Barneveld (Province of Gelderland) has about 125 employees and its 2019 annual turnover was more than 50 million euros.

Jansen specialises in the development and manufacturing of systems that are vital to the poultry sector, from housing systems, egg transport systems, unloading

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systems, air washers and heat exchangers to manure drying systems. These sophisticated systems, manufactured inhouse from design to finished product, including service and maintenance, aim to improve the chickens’ wellbeing and health, leading to better production results for the business owner. JPE has a global dealer network and operates in more than 80 countries.

VDL considers JPE a welcome addition to the products of VDL Agrotech, a specialist in automated feeding systems for livestock and poultry farmers, as well as a supplier of entire livestock systems. With JPE among its ranks, VDL will be a

more complete provider for the international poultry market, a highly promising sector. The market is increasingly looking for a broadly oriented partner who can supply systems for both the egg and meat sectors.

VDL Agrotech and Jansen Poultry Equipment have been working together for years now. This takeover will further intensify the strength through cooperation between VDL Agrotech and Jansen Poultry Equipment. ‘Despite the many challenges due to the current conditions, this takeover is just right for us. We’re convinced JPE and VDL will reinforce each other,’ says President and CEO of VDL Groep, Willem van der Leegte.

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NEW BELT DESIGN ENHANCES GRADER PERFORMANCE Ishida Europe has enhanced its market-leading FLEX-Grader for fresh poultry and meat with the introduction of a new high accuracy weighing platform which allows for more accurate grading and improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

The Slack Belt weigh bed incorporates a single belt mechanism which eliminates product transfer issues to and from the weigh bed. This creates a more stable weighing environment for even greater accuracy. In addition, the weigh bed features a scraper that removes any product debris, which ensures a more consistent and accurate auto zeroing of the load cell.

Equally important, the Slack

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Belt’s hygienic construction to IP68 certification is fully protected against water ingress, making it ideal for harsh, high care environments; the belt can also be easily removed for cleaning.

A wind shield is provided as standard to ensure protection against environmental factors during the weighing process.

“Working closely with customers is key to understanding their specific challenges, in particular tackling areas of inefficiencies,” explained Ciaran Murphy, Ishida Europe’s Business Manager EMEA – Quality Inspection Control.

“For the FLEX-Grader, our focus was to develop a solution that helped to minimise the impact of product giveaway and food

wastage, while maintaining hygiene standards.”

The Ishida FLEX-Grader offers a high-speed and accurate solution for the grading of fresh poultry and meat to a variety of different specifications, including specified weight, minimum weight or number per pack. It can also deliver target batching with tolerances and priorities, including product overlapping.

An intuitive touch screen remote control ensures ease of set up and changeovers.

The FLEX-Grader features a modular design that is easily integrated into existing processing and packing lines which can be modified and adapted for changing requirements.

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KEMIN INDUSTRIES PARTNERS WITH PACIFIC GENETECH TO LAUNCH FIRST INACTIVATED EIMERIA VACCINE TO GLOBAL POULTRY INDUSTRY Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, with its subsidiary Kemin Biologics, has signed an exclusive agreement with Pacific GeneTech (PGT) to license PGT’s TMH001 Eimeria vaccine for poultry. PGT is a biologics company that develops and commercializes nextgeneration vaccines for areas of high unmet or underserved needs in animal health and food safety.

TMH001 is the only inactivated, oral vaccine that contains highly conserved Apicomplexan antigens and the patented Hercules adjuvant that are delivered by a novel, proprietary Pichia yeast vector.

As a cross-protective vaccine on the market for Eimeria, it will provide a safe and effective alternative solution to the use of antibiotics and disease inducing live vaccines.

On signing the license agreement, Tim Collard, PGT’s CEO, stated, “With its proven commitment to new and sustainable technologies for food security and safety, Kemin was the ideal partner for TMH001. We are thrilled to be working side-by-side with them to bring innovative solutions to market that are needed in the animal health industry.”

Kemin Biologics, a division of Kemin Industries that focuses on developing vaccines as the first line of defense against disease to reduce the use of antibiotics, entered into this partnership with PGT recently. As part of its partnership with PGT, Kemin will

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focus on developing the Eimeria vaccine and registering it in the U.S., and other countries beginning with the European Union. Kemin will also expand the Eimeria vaccine’s availability to Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

“Kemin sees great potential in the marketplace for innovative vaccines and is dedicated to improving the health of poultry and livestock which ensures the safety of our global food supply,” said Dr. Chris Nelson,

President and CEO of Kemin Industries. “This new agreement with Pacific GeneTech continues our advancement in providing next-generation vaccines that have the ability to transform the quality of life around the world.”

In addition to a high safety profile, TMH001 provides demonstrable cross protection against five economically important species of Eimeria with the potential to protect against more species.

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NEW TREATMENT NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL EUROPEAN VETS The longer life span of pets goes hand in hand with the increase in geriatric diseases, particularly the number of cancers being diagnosed. Since the beginning of 2020, Virbac have been offering European veterinarians an innovative treatment solution that specifically targets mastocytomas, the most common form of canine skin cancer.

Traditionally, the treatment of canine MCTs can be surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or a combination of all three. There are few targeted treatments

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designed for the animal available for veterinarians, as the anti-cancer molecules mainly come from human medicine. Surgery is the first therapeutic option (more than half of the cases), but it’s not always possible due to the MCTs’ location. Indeed, the aim of surgery is to remove as many cancer cells as possible by making margins of removal of up to 3 cm all around the tumor, which can be a problem when the tumor is located in areas like paws. Other possible

obstacles may be: individual criteria of the animal (anaesthetic risks for example), the grade or extent of the tumor, or the owner’s reluctance when faced with the constraints or costs of hospitalisation and treatment.

Our objective was to offer new treatment options combining therapeutic efficacy and ease of administration, when surgery is not possible; And to complement treatments with protocols based on products approved by veterinary oncologists.

“On 15 January 2020, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) granted a centralised marketing authorisation for our new antineoplastic agent for dogs. After an official launch in April, with the first Virbac Oncology Summit, our new MCTs treatment was gradually rolled out across Europe, starting with Germany in May and then the UK in July. In September, it was the turn of French and Spanish veterinarians, followed in October by practitioners from Italy, Scandinavia, and Central and Eastern European countries.

Thank you to our teams whose commitment made it possible to bring this innovation to European veterinarians despite the complicated present sanitary situation. More than ever, we are committed to drive veterinary medicine forward and work together to improve the health and quality of life of our pets. “

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CHICKEN MEAT EXPORTS REMAIN HIGH IN 2020 Shipments to Saudi Arabia and the European Union present the highest increases in October.

Surveys by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) show that Brazilian chicken meat exports remain high in the first 10 months in 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. In all, 3.498 million tons were shipped between January and October this year, against 3.490 million tonnes last year.

In revenue, sales in the sector totaled US $ 5.066 billion, 13% less than in the first ten months of 2019, with US $ 5.820 billion.

In the monthly comparison, 319.7 thousand tons were exported in the tenth month of 2020, a number 9.4% lower than the 353 thousand tons exported in the same period of 2019.

The result in dollars of October

shipments reached US $ 446.8 million, 21.2% less than in the same month of the previous year, with US $ 567 million.

China remains the main destination for Brazilian chicken meat in 2020. In total, 564 thousand tons were exported between January and October this year, a number 24% higher than that recorded in the same period in 2019. Other highlights of Asia are South Korea, with 109.5 thousand tons (+ 7%), and Singapore, with 106.4 thousand tons (+ 32%).

Considering only the month of October, Saudi Arabia was the main highlight, with 44.9 thousand tons shipped in the period, a number 22% higher than that recorded in the same period of 2019. Other highlights in the month were the European Union, with 21.2 thousand tons

(+ 29%) and South Africa, with 23.3 thousand tons (+ 5%).

“Despite the impacts felt by the lack of Mexico and the Philippines in sales this month compared to October 2019, international exports generally remain at levels equivalent to that seen in 2019. The gradual resumption of shipments to Saudi Arabia and the the increase in volumes sent to Europe indicate greater capillarity in the sector’s shipments”, says Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA. Among the states, Paraná continues to be the largest exporter, with 1.366 million tons between January and October (+ 0.91%), followed by Santa Catarina, with 808 thousand tons (-26.3%), Rio Grande do Sul, with 559.8 thousand tons (+ 19.9%) and Goiás, with 176.2 thousand tons (+ 37.1%).

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FAMSUN INTRODUCES NEW MICRO-PELLET SHRIMP FEED PELLETING LINE Producing the best feed requires specialized processing technology. As a reliable technology partner, FAMSUN has always kept this concept in mind and provided feed producers processing solutions according to the growth demand of the farming species, and as per the operational targets of feed mill owners who want to well-adapt to the merging challenges such as adopting new ingredient, improving operational efficiency, cutting cost, ensuring environmental sustainability, etc.

In close collaboration with customers, FAMSUN recently has accelerated the development progress of its future-proof solutions, and successfully launched a new shrimp feed pelleting line to help producers increase their micro-pellet feed supply during COVID-19 crisis.

The reconfigured pelleting line includes a MYTZ1200X

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conditioning system, a SZLH650×175X pellet mill, a SWDB24×24B stabilizer, and a SLNF22×22A cooler. MYTZ1200X and SZLH650×175X are specially designed to produce the best production efficiency and the best pellet quality according to the material characteristics of shrimp feed formula and the feeding behaviors of shrimp in different growing phases.

The SWDB24×24B stabilizer, on the other hand, creates a fast-preheating, uniform and high-temperature conditioning space to obtain improved starch gelatinization and water durability for feed pellets. While the SLNF22×22A cooler is installed to achieve uniform, thoroughly cooling and reasonable water reduction, avoiding weight loss of product causing by over dewatering.

Technically and practically, this is one of the largest micro-pellet shrimp feed pelleting lines in China.

The optimized line has proven itself by increasing production capacity from 3-4 t/h to 5-6 t/h when processing pellets as small as

1.0 mm in some feed mills since May 2020.

Through automation and the transformation of FAMSUN’s expertise and the best production practices of shrimp feed mills into digital solutions, all machines on the pelleting line are able to work at their best performance without redundant capabilities. Product moisture is well controlled throughout the whole processing line. While the impact of ring die on pellet quality is eliminated by reasonable linear velocity, proper die hole opening pattern and optimized opening rate.

All of these thoughtful design and considerations finally contribute to high-capacity yet high-performance, costeffective micro-pellet shrimp feed production. Feed pellets are produced to have all the right attributes in terms of density, water durability, pellet appearance, digestibility, etc.

Improved automation level of the whole pelleting line also helps to reduce operation complexity and allows producers to continue their production with less operators in the time of COVID-19 crisis.

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WIDODO MAKMUR UNGGAS CHOOSES SMART™ HATCHERY TECHNOLOGY FOR NEW BROILER FARM ON JAVA Jakarta-based poultry vertical integrator Widodo Makmur Unggas (WMU) has opened its latest broiler breeding farm and hatchery at Tonggor, in the Yogjakarta region of Java, Indonesia, following an inauguration ceremony attended by the region’s Deputy Governor.

With a capacity of 24 million day old chicks (DOC) per year, the new facility is equipped with incubators, hatchery automation and climate control systems from Royal Pas Reform – designed to produce healthy and highly uniform day-old chicks.

The specification includes 12 SmartSetPro™-6 setters with Adaptive Metabolic Feedback (AMF™) and Energy Saving Module (ESM™), 12 SmartHatchPro™-5 hatchers with SmartWatch™ and climate control.

SmartWatch™ is a unique tool for hatchwindow control, which creates ideal conditions for chicks to hatch – by optimizing the humidity and CO2 inside the hatcher. It monitors and adjusts the hatching process automatically – from the day of transfer, through to the hatching of the last chicks – eliminating any need for human intervention.

Mr. Ali Mas’adi, WMU’s CEO says: “With these facilities, the purpose of supporting the national food security program as well as contributing to the welfare of the people of Yogyakarta will be achieved.”

WMU is a leading integrated poultry business, with production facilities spread across Java, including commercial broiler farm, commercial layer farm, feed mill and slaughter house divisions which support its main goal in supplying chicken meat.

“Also by supporting farmers and SME’s of Indonesia, we will grow the business bigger,” says Ali.

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NEOGEN LAUNCHES IGENITY® FEEDER, A NEW COMMERCIAL DNA SORTING TOOL NEOGEN Corporation announced the launch of Igenity® Feeder, a DNA tool designed to assist cattle producers in the stocker and backgrounder phase to rank and manage feeder cattle according to their genetic potential for carcass traits.

After several years of delivery and increasing industry awareness, the Igenity Terminal Index (ITI) is now available in a new format as Igenity Feeder to measure the genetic potential for economically relevant carcass traits.

“With Igenity Feeder we are reaching a critical audience in the beef supply chain by offering a DNA tool they can utilize to

make better decisions in the care, nutrition and marketing of their feeder calves,” said John Adent, NEOGEN’s president and chief executive officer. “By extension, producers will use the genomic information to tell the story of their calves to the feedlot level.”

“The genomics team is united by our commitment to deliver accurate, affordable DNA testing to beef producers,” said Marylinn Munson, NEOGEN’s vice president of genomics.

“We truly believe our genomic solutions are a good fit at every step of the beef supply chain by helping producers manage risk and prove value.”

Igenity Feeder leverages the ITI and growth profiling information from thousands of commercial fed cattle into an accurate genomic tool to help producers’ sort lots of cattle and enhance profitability.

Using Igenity Feeder

combined with an animal’s enrollment weight and sex, provides new opportunity for grouping of animals into outcome groups.

Through Igenity Feeder, producers can ship or sell load lots of cattle with increased uniformity and differentiate their cattle on sale day. Using the ITI, they can accurately and quickly sort calves based on their ability to excel to end point.

“Igenity Feeder provides producers the ability to sort and rank feeder cattle according to their genetic predisposition to perform within the feedlot,” said Dr. Jamie Courter, NEOGEN’s beef product manager. “Driven by many economically relevant traits such as hot carcass weight, rib eye area, and marbling, the ITI is proven to help differentiate profitability in a feedlot setting.”

With a tissue sampling unit (TSU) taken at enrollment, Igenity Feeder will work in unison with NEOGEN’s free feeder calf marketing program, Igenity Branded.

DSM COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ERBER GROUP Royal DSM, a global sciencebased company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, announced the completion of its acquisition of Erber Group for an enterprise value of €980 million.

The transaction – which excludes two smaller units in the Erber Group – is expected to be earnings enhancing in the first year upon completion. The acquisition of Erber Group was first announced on 12 June 2020.

DSM acquired Erber Group’s Biomin and Romer Labs. Erber

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Group’s specialty animal nutrition and health business Biomin specializes primarily in mycotoxin risk management and gut health performance management, whereas the Romer Labs business focuses on food and feed safety diagnostic solutions. Both expand DSM’s range of higher value-add specialty solutions.

The acquisition of Erber Group’s Biomin further strengthens DSM’s expertise and reputation as a leading provider of animal health and

nutrition solutions for farm productivity and sustainability, with an emphasis on emissions reduction, feed consumption efficiency, and better use of water and land.

It is therefore very much aligned with DSM’s focus to make animal farming more sustainable from both an ecological and economical perspective. Romer Labs also complements DSM’s human nutrition and health offering to customers in the food & beverages market segments.

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WORLD LEADERS JOIN FORCES TO FIGHT THE ACCELERATING CRISIS OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE The heads of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched a new One Health Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

Group members include heads of government, government ministers, leaders from the private sector and civil society.

The group is co-chaired by Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, and Sheikh Hasina Wazed, Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

The new group will harness the leadership and influence of these world-renowned figures to catalyze global attention and action to preserve antimicrobial medicines and avert the

disastrous consequences of antimicrobial resistance.

The Tripartite organizations launched the group during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 (18-24 November), as part of their shared call for united action to preserve and protect antimicrobial medicines. The group was created in response to a recommendation from the Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance and supported by Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The Directors-General of FAO, OIE and WHO described the rapid rise of drug resistance as one of the world’s most urgent threats to human, animal and environmental health - endangering food security, international trade,

economic development and undermining progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals and agriculture are the main drivers of AMR. Resistant micro-organisms can spread between humans, animals or the environment, and the antimicrobials used to treat various infectious diseases in animals and humans can be the same.

“During the COVID-19 crisis, we must not forget that AMR is a ‘slow motion’ pandemic, with significant long-term threats to global public health and food security, which needs multistakeholders engagement,” FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said at a press conference.

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POULTRY INDUSTRY ACCESSES COBB RESOURCES MORE THAN 30,000 TIMES GLOBALLY Cobb continues its tradition of providing tools and expertise to help the poultry industry succeed. In only one year, professionals world-wide accessed Cobb’s online resources more than 30,000 times. This impressive milestone includes just a snapshot of page views and downloads of topic-driven guides, videos, technical articles, white papers and more.

“At Cobb, we work hard every day to give customers the support they deserve and the guidance they need to help support the

best outcomes for every single flock,” said Cody Polley, director of world tech support at CobbVantress. “This impressive snapshot demonstrates the value our technical experts bring and the quality of resources Cobb shares with the industry.”

Of note, industry professionals downloaded or viewed Cobb’s management guides nearly 25,000 times within the year.

The guides cover a widerange of topics including hatchery, vaccination, brooding fundamentals, grandparent

management, processing procedures, and more. They provide the latest updates to help deliver on Cobb’s commitment to provide customers with tools to help make quality protein accessible, healthy, and affordable worldwide.

“Customers know they can depend on us,” said Polley. “We will continue to provide them with the relevant technical expertise they deserve with these easily accessible resources available on our website and mobile application, Cobb Connection.”

NUTRECO INVESTS IN NORDIC AQUA PARTNERS TO BUILD CHINA’S FIRST LARGE SCALE RAS FACILITY

Animal nutrition and aquafeed leader Nutreco has announced that it has fully completed its further investment in Nordic Aqua Partners (NAP). Recently, Nordic Aqua Partners announced successfully completing a private placement of new shares with gross proceeds of approximately EUR 55.1 million. Nordic Aqua Partners will build China’s first fully integrated and commercially viable Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facility. This partnership demonstrates Nutreco’s commitment to Feeding the Future with science-

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based innovations that advance sustainability across the value chain.

The facility, which will be built in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, will raise Atlantic salmon in all production stages from the hatching of imported eggs to harvesting, processing and distributing fully-grown fish for local consumption. The Norwegian equipment supplier AKVA Group will supply the RAS technology used in the production facility. The total production capability of the facility will be around 8,000 metric tonnes of Atlantic salmon by 2026, with plans to grow further as new markets and customer segments are developed.

Nutreco CEO Rob Koremans comments, “As a global population, we have reached or exceeded sustainable limits of fishing of many species for human consumption and other uses. Aquaculture in RAS provides

an additional sustainable and safe way to increase the amount of fish available. For Nutreco, supporting RAS directly supports our mission of Feeding the Future in a way that is better for the planet.

“I’m delighted that we’ll be working together with NAP in China. From the facility in Ningbo we will be able to bring fresh, high-quality, Atlantic salmon to millions of Chinese consumers within hours of harvest, reducing the shipping impact on the environment.”

Nutreco Chief Innovation Officer Viggo Halseth adds, “The collaboration will allow Nutreco to further integrate farming and feed solutions towards optimal fish performance and will help further develop this highly sustainable form of aquaculture.

It will also help us expand our learning about RAS and continue Skretting’s development of the best feed tailored for RAS systems.”

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ANTA®FRESH HELPS SAVE MONEY dramatically helped most of us overcome within as respiratory troubles at least little as two once. And because we learnt weeks. Hence, this from the pharmaceutical maintaining industry, you can now reap the a healthy benefits with the powerful plantrespiratory based product Anta®Fresh. function Anta®Fresh effectively during these stimulates receptors in the periods is digestive tract, thereby the key to promoting mucus secretion in that comply with standards, and This strategy is consistent with economic the lungs. This improves the suite to the increasing require- our market approach: constantFROM THE AGROments of animal nutrition ly adapting our products to the function success in immune and ensures NOMIC PATHWAY From the agronomic pathway of demands of our markets.

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DÉSIALIS : THE LARGEST EUROPEAN OPERATOR OF DEHYDRATED PRODUCTS FOR ANIMAL NUTRITION Founded in 2004, Désialis is the largest European operator of dehydrated products for animal nutrition. Our bales and pellets are from GMOMany stressors emerge free alfalfa or sugar beet pulp,the grown throughout lifeand of transformed a in France.

Désialis supplies production animal: weaning, most major european players grouping, heat and cold stress in animal nutrition, and has a all tax the immune system strong operational and logistical expertise for international and increase the animal’s trade. Modern and efficient susceptibility to disease. You production facilities, all part have seen it before the first of a sustainable–development approach, controlled symptoms may occur twotechnodays logies and processes, after exposure to stress andallow Désialis to offer safe products

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TRACE MINERALS: HOW TO DO MORE WITH LESS? On the occasion of MINTREX® launch in Middle East, Aymen Elamri, Technical Manager for Novus North Africa and Middle East, explains why these trace elements in bis-chelated form have become essential for animals

Figure 1 : Molecular structure of MINTREX®.

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round the world, planned changes in regulations on the inclusion of trace elements in animal feed are shaking up historical approaches to mineral supplementation. This has led to questions not only about the quantity of minerals to be added to different feeds, but also about their source.

Reduce inputs and Replace inorganic sources

When it is no longer possible to feed animals with more trace elements, the key is to use solutions that have a greater effect on the animal with less added minerals.

Indeed, some sources allow

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greater availability of minerals at absorption sites. To do this, a mineral source must be resistant to changes in pH, less prone to antagonism, and deliver more minerals to absorption sites in the gut.

Avoid dissociation

Low pH environments, such as in the gizzard, can cause dissociation, the process by which compounds separate into ions. This dissociation can cause the metal ion to react with antagonists such as phytates, calcium or phosphorus, which reduces the mineral available for absorption in the small intestine; it is then excreted.

Some mineral sources

(sulfates, oxides) tend to dissociate quickly early in the gastrointestinal tract, leaving the metal ion exposed to antagonism.

Fight against antagonisms

The unique chelated structure of MINTREX®, which binds each metal atom (Cu, Zn or Mn) to two molecules of hydroxy analogue of methionine, makes the mineral source more stable over a wide pH range (Figure 1).

Increase intestinal absorption

The trace elements are absorbed throughout the small intestine by specific transporters located on the surface of the

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problems but also criteria such as pododermatitis, the qualities of the carcass in poultry, or the quality of the shell egg.

Improve performance and reduce the impact on the environment

Figure 2: Effect of 70 ppm Zinc Supplementation in Different Forms on Metalllothionein Messenger RNA Expression in Intestinal Tissue of 14-Day-Old Chicken (Richard et al., 2005).

enterocytes, these cells which line the small intestine and which are responsible for absorption.

Once the trace elements enter the bloodstream, they can be transferred to different tissues to meet the animal’s mineral needs. This process is tightly controlled and specific, as some trace elements can be toxic when they accumulate in the body. The body has therefore developed several mechanisms, including protein chaperones such as metallothionein, to protect itself against the free penetration of trace elements into the enterocytes or into the blood. These proteins also allow the element to be stored and transported to where it will be used.

For example, when zinc is supplied in sufficient quantity, the expression of metallothionein increases, which means more stored zinc. A study of the effects of zinc sources and levels on metallothionein expression in the jejunum of broiler chickens revealed that supplementation of 70 ppm Zinc in the MINTREX® form resulted in

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greater mineral storage than other sources. (Figure 2) Ensure better bio-availability

The increased production of metallothionein in enterocytes is a good measure of the greater absorption of zinc.

Since the discovery of MINTREX® in 1999, NOVUS research has shown, through numerous trials, the benefit of providing all the body’s tissues with the bioavailable trace elements Zn, Cu, Mn that they need.

This is reflected by better ADGs and consumption indices, an improvement in reproduction parameters, locomotor

Based on this evidence, NOVUS is able to offer, thanks to this unique source of trace elements, a new nutritional strategy: Reduce & Replace, which consists of reducing the intake of trace elements Copper, Zinc and Manganese by replacing them with MINTREX®. An example of this strategy is presented in figure 3: The performances of chickens fed with reduced doses of trace elements Zn, Cu, Mn in MINTREX® form, showed better ADGs than the same animals fed either with standard levels, or with low levels of inorganic trace elements. This resulted in a decrease in the release of Zn in the faeces.

This makes it possible to do more with less, improving animal performance while limiting the impact on the environment.

All technical details are available upon request: info.europe@novusint.com

Figure 3: Effect of trace element source and content on ADG and Zinc content in 35-dayold chicken faeces. Experimental station France, 2016., Peris et al. ESPN 2017.

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Viral infections and effective countermeasures LIVESTOCK & POULTRY ME

he emergence of new variants of infectious viruses develops viral epidemics - We’ve seen this with the recent virus outbreak.

The lack of effective antiviral treatments for the new viruses, coupled with rapid spread of the infections results in major financial losses for the animal producers.

Some viruses can be transmitted and cause diseases in humans (zoonoses) such as avian and swine influenza. Others appeared as a result of crossspecies transmissions between animals and human like HIV and the recent global virus outbreak.

Therefore it is important to have a reliable broad-spectrum antimicrobial, which can be implemented in the biosecurity system – the most important tool for disease prevention.

Outside of the host cell, viruses are unable to replicate and increase in number.

However, they can often survive for long periods of time in this state. There are three main types of viruses with different structures, classified according to increasing difficulty of chemical disinfectant inactivation. There are many chemical disinfectants, capable to inactivate viruses, but their effectiveness depends upon many factors such as concentration, reaction time, temperature and organic load.

But how to do it?

Here comes the advantage of the mineral based, dry disinfectant Stalosan F produced by Vilofoss Denmark.

It is specially developed for application in presence of animals and it effectively controls pathogens during the whole production period. It can be

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used continuously, because it is not deactivated by organic materials and the efficacy of one application lasts for a week. A solid proof for that was found in the study from the University of Minnesota against PRRSv, where Stalosan F and glutaraldehydebased disinfectants were used for virus deactivation on both soles with and without manure soiling.

On a soiled boot, glutaraldehyde performance was reduced significantly, while Stalosan F performance was not affected!

Made a difference in China

Stalosan F is effective against a variety of viruses, affecting different animal species including Corona virus, causing PED and TGE diseases in bovine enterovirus, canine parvovirus,

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viruses in poultry, causing avian Influenza, infectious bursal disease (IBD), Newcastle disease and many others.

At the same time Stalosan F is not toxic for the animals and people, and it can be used continuously without any negative side effects. All claims about the product efficacy are supported with lab tests or field trials.

Stalosan F does not show selectivity against specific virus types, which makes it an important tool for overall viral control. Except virus, Stalosan F is capable to control pathogen bacteria and fungi, reducing resistant pathogen strains and providing safe environment for the farm animals. As a result, the cost of medication drops approximately with 50%.

Stalosan F’s broad-spectrum, nonspecific action makes it an important tool of the farm biosecurity, securing the environment and preventing diseases outbreaks and pathogen transmission.

Experience from practice shows significant economic effect of the Stalosan F continuous application, reducing mortality and morbidity, thus increasing the income of the animal production.

Nowadays, Stalosan has executed over 50 years of constant service to the farmers for effective pathogen control and sustainable animal performance.

For more information, visit www.vilofoss.com

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DRAUGHTS IN THE BARN: MAJOR RISK FOR CALVES AND COWS DURING THE COLD SEASONS

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raughts are an enemy of cows. Calves in particular are extremely sensitive to them. Draughts weaken the immune system and increase morbidity of cows. Respiratory diseases are a frequent consequence.

The following article deals with draughts and their consequences, such as respiratory diseases. We tell you more about how smaXtec helps you to detect respiratory diseases early and thus shorten the treatment period. Some

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useful tips on how draughts can be avoided are also listed below.

DRAUGHTS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES

In general, the term draught is understood as incoming air that is clearly cooler than the air in the barn.

It cannot be clearly defined which wind speed is necessary to reduce performance and impair health in cows. An approximate guideline for the air movement in cold weather

is up to 2m/s and in warmer seasons up to 4 m/s. Problems become apparent when animals lay down or stay close to other animals due to a lack of protection options.

The circulation of the mucous membranes is particularly affected by draught. This may lead to more infections.

The greater the temperature difference, the more damaging the influence of a draught on the health of the animals.

For this reason, problems often arise, especially in periods of cold, wet weather.

Furthermore, high wind speeds occurring during this time are a big problem. A common consequence of poor air quality and draughts are respiratory diseases. Stagnant air or draughts considerably increase the likelihood of pneumonia.

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Calves are particularly sensitive to this because they cool down quickly and the microclimate, meaning the temperature immediately above the skin surface under the coat, is destroyed. The immune function of the young animals is weakened by the reduced blood flow.

RESPIRATORY DISEASES IN CALVES AND COWS

Respiratory diseases can be caused by poor air quality and draughts. But the animals do not only suffer in autumn and winter. Even in summer, on particularly hot days, they can become seriously ill. Calves for example sweat and draughts created by the air movement for cooling increases the risk of respiratory diseases.

Respiratory diseases have a

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major impact on the economic success of calf rearing and on the performance of adult animals. Long-term consequences in females include a higher first calving age, higher herd turnover rates and a lower milk yield. It is even more dramatic in male calves. Once they become ill, consequential damage is inevitable. Their growth is insufficient. In addition, high treatment costs, decreased weight gain and death as a result of treatment can also be seen as negative results.

Consideration must also be given to the economic impact of respiratory diseases. These types of diseases are among the most complex and most costliest in bovine medicine. Significant financial losses are often the result of increased occurrence of respiratory diseases. The losses are caused by the losses of calves, the reduced daily weight gain in sick animals, poor development of chronically ill calves, costs for treatment by veterinarians and for medication and the increased time required to care for sick calves.

A calculation of the monetary loss is as follows: with a morbidity rate of 30 % and a loss rate of 5 %, there are losses of € 50 per stalled calf.

But it is not only the shortterm losses mentioned above that are associated with respiratory diseases – longterm consequences must also be expected. It must be remembered that only a healthy calf can grow into a highperformance dairy cow. The influence of respiratory diseases and the resulting (possibly longlasting) breathing difficulties on the later performance of the animals is often underestimated.

SMAXTEC SUPPORTS YOU IN THE EARLY DETECTION OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES

With the smaXtec bolus, typical symptoms of respiratory diseases can be detected early on. By continuously measuring inner body temperature, even the smallest deviations from the animal’s normal temperature can be detected at an early stage.

Furthermore, sick animals are usually less mobile and show reduced activity. This is also detected by the smaXtec Bolus.

The success of the treatment depends largely on the stage of the disease. Early treatment of pneumonia is therefore essential for full recovery.

MEASURES AGAINST DRAUGHTS

The optimum temperature for calves is between +4° and +20°Celsius. Dairy cows are most efficient at temperatures ranging from – 15° to + 20°Celsius. In addition to the right temperature, humidity also plays an important role. Low humidity (35% – 50% at <15°C) provides optimal air quality for calves as it reduces germ levels.

In adult cattle, on the other hand, the optimal relative humidity is between 35 % and 70 %.

With the help of the smaXtec Climate Sensor, the decisive parameters are collected, measured and presented in a user-friendly way. In addition to the temperature and humidity, the so-called THI (temperaturehumidity index) value is also calculated. This value provides information about heat stress in hot summer months.

For more information, visit www.smaxtec.com

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Biosecurity in Livestock Farming

By Dr. Hansel Geo Thomas, BVSc & AH, MS(Edin.)

also aiding in the prevention of introducing pathogens into a herd, region or country.

In the recent years, the scientific discipline of Biosecurity has become of major importance in the veterinary sector, particularly due to the outbreak of diseases as well as intentional introduction of disease-causing pathogens in to sovereign territories, which in other words, is also called Bioterrorism.

Some of the benefits of employing Biosecurity measures include: 1. Optimization of Animal Health and Welfare 2. Improvement of Animal Productivity 3. Reduced production and Input costs 4. Enhanced value of Herd 5. Guaranteed increase in total revenue It is highly recommended to have a biosecurity plan in place

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ood security and stability has become one of the major concerns for countries all over the world, especially in the recent era of rising global tensions.

This in turn has furthered the emergence of many livestock farms to sustain the local demand for dairy and meat products in the market.

However, not all livestock farms are totally successful in generating the necessary yield and maintaining good herd health.

Outbreaks of diseases are common on livestock farms and they negatively impact the economic viability of the project, but also adversely affect the welfare and health of animals. Hence, effective biosecurity measures are of utmost importance in maintaining herd health and generating revenues.

Biosecurity measures can be defined as management practices that prevent spread of pathogens (disease-causing organisms) from infected animal to susceptible animals, thereby

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while in the planning stages of a livestock farm. Incorporating Biosecurity protocols into an already existing facility is far more costly and may not be possible in many cases, due to the existing infrastructure.

Hence, it is recommended that all plans for a new livestock facility be drawn up in conjunction with inputs from veterinary consultants with knowledge in biosecurity.

Biosecurity management in any farm can be established at 2 levels: 1. External Biosecurity:

These are protocols established to prevent introduction of pathogens into the farm from external sources like introduction of new animals, entry of outside vehicles, personnel into the farm etc.

2. Internal Biosecurity: These are protocols established to promote effective control of pathogens that are already present in the farm.

An effective biosecurity program identifies risks and addresses those risks through effective management to minimize potential threats to animal health and welfare.

Some Basic Biosecurity Measures that can be followed in any farm are as follows: 1. Maintenance of a closed herd: A closed herd is one in

which there is no introduction of new animals from outside the farm. As far as possible, maintaining a closed herd is one of the best ways to prevent outbreak of diseases. Disease causing micro-organisms enter herds through addition of animals from external

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sources. Closed herds effectively mitigates the possibility of pathogen introduction.

2. Quarantine, Isolation and Testing of new animals: When

a closed herd is not possible , strict protocols must be ensured with purpose built quarantine or isolation facilities, away from the main farm to isolate, monitor and test new animals for diseases. Necessary vaccinations and anti-microbial treatments must also be conducted during this period.

3. Restriction of farm personnel and streamlining of work flow:

Pathogens can be introduced and transmitted via clothing, inanimate objects and vehicles.

Hence, it is of absolute importance to monitor personal hygiene of farm personnel as well as restrict their movements between various regions of the farm. It is also equally important to establish a workflow pattern in such a way that pathogens are not transmitted via farm personnel to healthy animals on the farm.

4. Periodic analysis of feed and water supply: Feed and water

contamination are one of the other major threats to farm biosecurity. Therefore water

quality and contamination of feed must be monitored regularly.

5. Regular Veterinary Monitoring and Treatments: The health

status of every herd must be regularly monitored and treated by qualified veterinarians.

Veterinarians play a major role in both external and internal biosecurity levels, thereby arresting the immediate spread of infections. Regular examinations of farm animals will help in early detection and preventing spread of diseases, thereby ultimately promoting animal health and generating increased farm revenues.

6. Carcass Disposal:

Incineration, burying,

composting and rendering are some of the options for carcass disposal. Every farm must employ a disposal method that is inline with the biosecurity measures that are undertaken.

For example :In rendering, service vehicles are to collect carcasses only at a designated point on the periphery of the farm without entering the farm.

7. Cleaning and Disinfection:

Cleaning animal housing facilities with water and appropriate animal-friendly disinfectants will help prevent build of pathogens in the farm environment. Removal of organic matter from surfaces with hot water or a highpressure sprayer is a highly recommended way of cleaning.

Disinfectants are usually selected based on the mechanism of action, presence of organic matter, water quality, pathogens, dilution rates, corrosive properties and animal safety.

Employment of accurate biosecurity protocols will ultimately ensure the best results for any sector of livestock farming.

For more information, visit www.charisvets.com

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ALAMO and SINUS – new reliable daughter proven bulls at the right time

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HG – the nucleus population for Holsteins in Germany and supplier of high quality livestock, semen & embryos – is well-known for their high genetic level and progress.

OHG is improving the overall benefit for dairy farmers worldwide and distributed in more than 50 different countries.

Cattle breeding is still a long-term business due to the longer generation interval compared to other livestock. Anyhow, sometimes producers adapt more quickly to new trends. Similar to the situation 15 years ago with the exceptional longevity bull Ramos, the two new daughter proven bulls ALAMO and

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SINUS might exactly fit to what modern milk producers are looking for. Of course both bulls are descendants of wellknown cow families (Alamo out of the Dellias and Sinus out of Shottle Marbella) and they offer the right combination of good milk and positive components. Additionally they have no weakness at all in their fitness and health traits.

In terms of the type pattern their strengths are for sure in udders and feet & legs. Maybe in former times these bulls would have been criticized due to below average stature and smaller bodies. Anyhow, they offer more strength than stature and many dairy producers are looking for corrective bulls to stop the

increasing size. Additionally both bulls are very suitable for robot milking systems and both bulls have exceptional sire fertility with + 4 % and even + 6 % Non Return. In the meantime they reach already high reliabilities. Actually they increased in the August sire proof again – by tremendous 5 and 6 RZG points.

With SINUS, Germany’s number 1 of all German daughter proven Holstein bulls for total index RZG (> 250 daughters) and ALAMO, Germany’s number 4, OHG is able to offer outstanding & reliable genetics.

For more information, visit www.ohg-genetic.de

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Innovatec adds Ultimate In-Ovo Egg Injection System to product range according to the same philosophy.

With the Smart Design Concept, downtimes can be avoided.

For maximum productivity with minimum costs, easy, regular maintenance will be sufficient, year after year.

Biosecurity during transfer process

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nnovatec Hatchery Automation launches its latest development for the poultry industry. By introducing the Ultimate InOvo Egg Injection System to the market, Innovatec has further expanded its innovative footprint.

The Ultimate In-Ovo delivers

The Ultimate In-Ovo was designed to provide the highest possible biosecurity during injection, minimizing vaccine waste, increasing ease of maintenance, and most importantly, enhancing chick performance.

Minimal vaccine loss and easy maintenance

The advanced double-needle

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injector and perpendicular setting of the egg up to 12 degrees ensure that all live embryos on a setter tray are vaccinated with consistent accuracy. After each injection, the needles are automatically cleaned, ready for the next tray.

For improved biosecurity, the Ultimate In-Ovo has a needlecleaning programme during start-up and end of vaccination.

While priming at the beginning of production, the built-in “Smart Filling” method ensures minimal loss of vaccine.

Innovatec’s automation equipment has been described by industry professionals as simple, robust, and innovative.

The Ultimate In-Ovo is designed

The CLEANchick™ detects live embryos with unmatched accuracy, while the Exploder Removal System (ERS) removes contamination, with zero direct contact. The absence of dead(s) prior to vaccination elevates all levels of biosecurity.

By adding the Ultimate In-Ovo System to a hatchery’s candling & transfer processing line, our contact-free concept delivers unmatched cross-contamination controls.

A cleaner hatchery environment with the absence of exploders during transfer and processing will deliver a better and more consistent hatch and lessen the reliance on antibiotics and other medicines. These improvements will be realized in more efficient operations, a healthier product, and a more profitable business.

For more information, visit www.ultimate-in-ovo.com

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WE HAVE DISCOVERED A NEW WORLD OF EGG PROCESSING: MOBA EGGXTREME M oba introduces Moba EggXtreme: A new and unique patented industrial processing system.

EggXtreme improves traditional egg processing methods by emphasizing the high-quality and freshness of the egg product and reducing the chance of contamination.

Thanks to its new integrated low-temperature Radio Frequency system, EggXtreme is a game changer in egg processing.

This new approach to egg processing ensures that the high-quality and functional properties of the product stay

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intact during the entire process and protects the product from start to finish.

EggXtreme also uses low temperatures to achieve a gentler pasteurization process, which ensures that the pasteurized egg stays close to the characteristics of a fresh egg – a significant improvement for egg-based products.

During all stages of egg processing, this patented industrial process system reduces or eliminates the possibility of contamination.

At every critical point of the process, from breaking through

pasteurization, Moba has made technological innovations that safeguard the quality and freshness of the egg product.

The new, unique and patented low-temperature process includes the use of Radio Frequency energy, which has the following effects: • Shielding the organoleptic quality of your eggs • Longer shelf life • Longer production runs • Drastic reduction of cleaning costs For more information, visit www.moba.net

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Why Chickens Laying Thin-shell Eggs and How to Prevent?

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here are many reasons for layer chicken producing thin-shell eggs, such as being scared, lack of calcium, poor ventilation in the house, and infrequent disinfection.

We can solve this problem by adding calcium to the feed, ventilating the house, and regular disinfection.

soft-shell eggs. Therefore, to improve feed quality, increase animal protein feed, and often basking in the sun, strengthen feeding management, and promote laying hens to restore physiological functions as soon as possible, to ensure that the chickens can lay eggs normally.

2. Genetic factors

Physiological factors 1. Continuous egg production

Hens lay eggs continuously for a long period of time, which can easily lead to the decline of physiological functions, often making the eggshell thinner or producing

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Different breeds of chickens have different eggshell qualities, such as native eggshells with thicker shells, and exotic breeds with thinner shells that are easily broken. Therefore, the selection method can be used to increase the thickness of the eggshell of

the variety and reduce the egg breaking rate.

3. Egg-laying time

General chicken farms are fed around 8 am. During the day, the blood calcium concentration is high, and the calcium secretion of laying hens during egg formation is sufficient. Therefore, the egg shells produced in the afternoon are generally thick.

Eggs laid before 10 a.m. are usually formed at night. Most hens are at rest at night. The food intake is very small and the blood calcium concentration is low. Therefore, eggs laid in the morning are generally thin.

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4. Influence of age

Generally, older hens have larger eggs, but the eggshells are thinner. Therefore, it is generally appropriate to feed layers for 2 years.

5. Thyroid dysfunction

Thyroid dysfunction in chickens will seriously affect the absorption and utilization of calcium, thereby producing thin-shell eggs or soft-shell eggs. Feeding thyroxine tablets for 3-5 days can quickly harden the eggshell.

6. Moulting

Physiological changes during the henâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moulting process will also make the eggshell thinner and increase the number of broken eggs. Therefore, it is necessary to use whole barley for chickens to eat freely for 3-5 days during the moulting period.

7. Frightened

The chicken is frightened, which disrupts the nerve function and endocrine gland function, which makes the calcium formation of the egg impaired, or the egg is excreted too fast, so that a soft-shell egg is born. The egg quickly returned to normal after

the fright was lifted.

and moist 4. Water shortage

8. Injured or sick

The hen is injured or sick, disturbing the metabolism of calcium and producing soft-shell eggs.

9. Protozoan schistosomiasis

In the early stage of protozoan schistosomiasis, soft-shell eggs are laid, and in the later stage, ovulatory shell fragments or liquid like lime water flows out.

Management factors

1. Poor ventilation 2. Chicken house temperature 3. The chicken house is dirty

Feed factor

1. Calcium deficiency 2. Lack of vitamin D 3. Phosphorus deficiency 4. Feed mildew 5. I mproper proportion of calcium and phosphorus 6. Improper use of additives In summary, the production of soft-shell eggs in chickens will be affected in many ways, so you should carefully check each link during the breeding process, ventilate and sterilize the house in time, check the temperature of the house, and ensure the supply of feed and water, especially in summer.

The proliferation of various pathogenic microorganisms and parasites, coupled with the effect of high temperature, will weaken the resistance of chickens to diseases, so it is necessary to focus on prevention and treatment, so as to ensure the health of chickens and the production of eggs, bringing higher interest.

For more information, visit www.hightoppoultry.com

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34 POULTRY PROCESSING

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n today’s tough times, poultry processors have plenty of reasons to reconsider the efficiency and amount of manpower in their cutting department, and think about automating the process. Even if space is at a premium and budget is important, the Marel ACM-NT Compact automated cut-up solution can fit any processing plant and meet all needs.

Making use of ACM-NT’s proven breast, leg and wing cutting modules, the customdesigned system can make high quality products with the highest efficiency.

Several markets that traditionally process whole birds, share a trend: the need for cut-up as an opportunity for volume growth and value addition. The automation of the cut-up department opens a door to efficient growth

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EASY-ENTRY POULTRY CUT-UP AUTOMATION with minimal labor. In turn, due to the characteristics of the system, it does not have minimums, being able to process the initial quantities and grow in volume according to demand. Marco Solleveld, Marel Poultry Regional Sales Director, says: “This is the perfect occasion to take the first step in cut-up automation.

Marel’s ACM-NT Compact is a solution that will always match budgets. It’s the easy-entry ticket to high-performance automated cut-up.”

Flexible set-up with countless options

Processors can configure the ACM-NT compact cutting system to best suit their production. Its flexible design allows it to head out in all directions. It all depends on what type of end products are produced. It is possible to focus on wings, back quarters or breasts. Once the appropriate modules have been chosen to comply with the demands of customers’ end products, the ACM-

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NT Compact will do what it needs to do and will meet all requirements.

Marco continues: “With its great flexibility and modularity, it’s a solution that performs the highest percentage of A-grade cuts for each cut in the industry.

This allows competitive access to different markets and channels such as wholesalers, supermarkets, retailers, institutional chains and other food service customers. With the appropriate modules, the ACM-NT Compact can produce the chicken cuts exactly according to customer specifications.”

A crucial switch

A first investment in an ACMNT Compact system will provide immediate access to first-class automated cut-up.

It uses the same modules as a full-blown ACM-NT solution and both systems, therefore,

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have the same performance.

“ACM-NT Compact is an ideal platform to make the crucial switch from processing whole chicken to cut-up products.

Processors of any type and size can benefit from this system. If the market grows or the demand becomes more specific, the update is easy.

The necessary modules are simply added to the existing set-up,” says Marco Solleveld.

ACM-NT Compact takes into account the available space in a processing plant. The system offers three standardized overhead steel frames, all with a small footprint. Even when space in the factory is limited, the ACM-NT Compact will still fit in.

Always fit in

By investing gradually over time, the modular system can grow from the first basic cuts to a powerful in-line cut-up solution, with

fully flexible capacity up to 6,500 bph, achieving multiple cuts intelligently and simultaneously, without manual interference.

It will also be possible to automate the shackling of the products by transferring them selectively in the overhead conveyor, reducing even more the need for manual labor. Added Innova software will give the system more intelligence, allowing each chicken to be cut up according to need and possibility and monitoring production in realtime.

Marco Solleveld concludes: “ACM-NT Compact is a smart investment as it offers the best of both worlds. It meets the demands of today with a small footprint, and is also ready for the future.”

For more information, visit www.marel.com

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36 POULTRY NUTRITION

Evonik launches probiotic for chickens as effervescent tablet Ecobiol® Fizz for the stabilization of the intestinal microbiota, particularly in stress phases of animals

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vonik’s Animal Nutrition business line is launching Ecobiol® Fizz, the first probiotic for chicken in effervescent tablet form. The product contains a microbial strain of the species Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and is used to stabilize the intestinal microbiota of broilers and chicken reared for laying, especially during stressful periods. It is characterized by its simple and flexible application via the animals’ water supply.

“We are continuously working to provide our customers with increasingly comprehensive solutions for efficient, sustainable and healthy animal nutrition,” says Torben Madsen, head of the Sustainable Healthy Nutrition product line in Evonik’s Animal Nutrition business line. “Probiotics have proven to be a good alternative to the use of growth-promoting

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antibiotics in the barn.”

With Ecobiol® and Ecobiol® Plus, Evonik already has two effective products for chickens based on the bacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens that are added to feed or feed premix.

However, the feed is used on the farm as a ready-mix.

Fast, situational reaction is hardly possible. Ecobiol® Fizz is different: farmers can apply the product flexibly during periods of stress for animals via the water line or add it as continuous support to their operation.

Stress can be caused by feed changes, infections or vaccinations. In such cases, a resilient immune system is required, based on a balanced intestinal microbiota.

The additional administration of the probiotic via water is then suitable. “Especially when animals are not doing well, they eat less, but drink

more,” says Dr. Stefan Eils, who is responsible for Gut Health Solutions in the Animal Nutrition business line.

The novel formulation of Ecobiol® Fizz as an effervescent tablet has the advantage that bacterial spores are distributed homogeneously in water without stirring. One effervescent tablet is sufficient for 1,000 liters of water. The homogeneity is proven for at least 24 hours. The formulation of the effervescent tablet also does not contain sugar or other additives that promote biofilm formation or clogging in the water line system.

Ecobiol® Fizz can be combined with common feed additives.

The product is now available in Europe. Marketing in other regions is scheduled to follow in spring 2021.

For more information, visit www.evonik.com

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Easily feeding of round bales with new SIEPLO silagedistributor F eeding grass silage from round bales is labor-intensive and not efficient for many farmers.

SIEPLO changes this with the introduction of a new silagedistributor. This machine has been fully developed with the aim of feeding bales quickly and easily.

There is a great need to feed round bales of silage grass, in which the grass is dosed separately. This in contrast

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to the known bale unrolling machines. A good solution for simply dosing bales in doses to the cattle is hardly available. The machine has been extensively tested in recent months.

Dose accurately

With the SIEPLO roughage distributor, grass can be fed from the silage as well as from (round) bales. The unique cutting rollers ensure that the

bales are completely pulled out for subsequent dosing. This dosing is done by means of a wide discharge belt. Dosing can be done to the left and right of the feed alley, which benefits efficiency. The dosing speed is variably adjustable, so that even dosing can be done evenly for different types of feed and structures.

For more information, visit www.sieplo.com

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Examining the equine gut microbiome

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he equine gut microbiome represents an extremely complex microbial ecosystem that is comprised of quadrillions of microorganisms. These microorganisms include bacteria, yeast, fungi and protozoa. Bacteria are thought to play the most important functional role. This microbial community not only impacts the equine digestive tract but also plays an instrumental role in immune and endocrine response, cognitive function and behavior.

Researchers have been working for many years to identify specific gut microbes

and learn more about their functionality in order to further understand the role of the equine digestive system in both disease prevention and treatment.

“Studying the equine intestinal microbiome is important because horses are hindgut fermenters,” said Scott Weese, DVM, M.Sc., Dipl. ACVIM, a professor in the department of pathobiology at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College. “Changes in the microbiome can result in diseases such as colic, colitis and laminitis, which are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in horses.”

Influential factors

Each horse’s gut is unique to them, with the microbiota structure beginning to take shape within the first few days of life. The overall gut microbiome is influenced by several factors, including age, genetics, diet, exercise, stress, body condition and the horse’s environment. Interestingly, the microbiomes of wild horses include a more diverse spectrum of microbiota than domesticated horses (Fig. 1).

Beyond age, differences in housing and pasture habits, the composition of their feeding diets, contact with humans, veterinary healthcare and medication seem to be among the most influencing factors for equine microbiomes (Kauter, A., Epping, L., Semmler, T. et al., 2019).

At present, scientists believe that hindgut microbiota are largely responsible for:

The microbiomes of non-domesticated horses (left) include a more diverse spectrum of microbiota compared to those of domesticated horses (right).

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• Fiber digestion and the breakdown of structural carbohydrates, such as those found in grass, hay, beet pulp and other forages. This process results in the production of volatile fatty acids, which are then converted to energy.

Hindgut forage fermentation provides up to 70% of a horse’s energy requirements.

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to be associated with inflammatory intestinal diseases and dysbiosis, such as colic (Kauter, A., Epping, L., Semmler, T. et al., 2019).

Imbalanced microbiota are also linked to other horse diseases, such as colitis, laminitis, equine gastric ulcer disease and equine metabolic syndrome.

• Promoting gut-brain connectivity, which influences behavior. In addition to protecting horses from pathogens, microbiota produce fatty acids (as noted above), hormones, cytokines and neurotransmitters. Through these various chemical pathways, microbes affect the equine mood.

only high-quality hay and/ or grasses, and offer freechoice, if possible. The equine digestive system is designed for an almost constant, slow intake of forage, which helps to maintain proper hindgut pH levels. This is critical to influencing the abundance of good gut microbes, such as fiber-fermenting bacteria.

Keeping the hindgut properly balanced is imperative to horse health. Although some highly influencing factors, such as age, are beyond control, there are a few things you can do to encourage a happy hindgut.

1. Focus on forage. Forage should make up the majority of your horse’s diet. Feed

3. Provide plenty of exercise. Activity helps

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2. Don’t go overboard on grain. Some horses require

more calories and nutrients than forage alone can provide, but grain is often high in sugar and starch, which is difficult for the hindgut to digest. This can have an adverse effect on pH and bacteria levels.

to stimulate gut motility and can reduce the risk of impactions and gas buildup.

Offer stalled horses the opportunity to be at liberty, ideally through daily turnout, in addition to regular work in your preferred form (e.g., riding or driving).

4. Offer constant access to fresh, clean drinking water. Most horses will

naturally drink what they need when given access to clean water. Chewing and digesting dry forage alone requires a lot of water, but keeping enough fluid in their systems to keep ingested food moving is also crucial. If there’s not enough water present, these substances can dry up and block the further flow of food, leading to potentially fatal impaction colic.

With proper feeding and management practices, a healthy microbiome contributes to good digestion, as well as improved immune and neurological function. When imbalanced, it can result in serious and potentially fatal disorders. Therefore, we must do our utmost to ensure that we are taking the necessary steps to contribute to a healthy microbial population, which will, in turn, help result in a healthier horse.

For more information, visit www.alltech.com

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40 AQUACULTURE

fish food pellet machine for fish breeding

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he fish pellet machine can produce floating feed pellets or sinking fish feed. But generally, floating fish food is used for farming.

• Pellets produced by using the fish feed pellet machine has a certain hardness and can be kept in the water for a long time. In this way, it can improve the utilization rate and prevent water pollution.

• When the raw materials are extruded by large, medium, and small fish feed pellet machines, the temperature is moderate, which can well maintain the trace elements in the raw materials, and the pellets have a natural cooked fragrance and excellent palatability. Fish and shrimplike to eat.

• The fish feed pellet machine mold can be used on both sides, and the use time of the mold can reach 800-1000 hours, which is economical and affordable.

• The fish and shrimp can feed pellets reasonably according to the type of fish

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and the size of the fish, as well as the needs of each growth stage.

• In the process of using the fish feed pellet machine, according to the current epidemic diseases and the season of fish diseases, the control drugs, and

the raw materials can be mixed together, and then pelletized, which can prevent fish diseases and improve the survival rate of aquatic products.

For more information, visit www.pelletmillmachine.com

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