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From the Editor’s Desk The challenge of genetic change in the broiler chicken

OUR TEAM Vishal Rai Gupta Managing Director vishal@pixie.co.in Bhavana Gupta Editor-in-Chief

N.K. Gupta General Manager pcslkarnal@gmail.com

Aparna Mehmi Marketing Manager poultry.pcsl@gmail.com M: 999 170 5007

HONORARY EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS Mr. G.K. Rathinam Palani Tk, Dindugul Dist, Tamilnadu

Genetic progress in poultry species for meat production has contributed to the consistent growth in world production of poultry meat. The poultry species have a number of advantages over the larger species used for meat production. It is possible to maintain large pedigreed populations and use their high reproductive rates to transfer genetic progress to the production generations in less than five years. These populations continue to maintain high heritabilities despite, in some cases, prolonged selection. The history of selection progress in broiler chickens, he rates of genetic change for production traits such as growth, feed efficiency and yield have changed the physiology of the birds. Changes in selection criteria have been made to improve the robustness of the production stock. This allows them to perform well in a wider range of environments. These have been combined with improved definitions of the optimum environments for the birds to minimise any impact on welfare and health. This paper describes examples of selection in the broiler chicken aimed at improving skeletal quality and resistance to ascites. A number of the factors influencing future selection criteria are discussed. Breeding programmes have adapted to respond quickly to adverse genetic correlated responses. The need to combine selection for a large number of traits requires that the programmes are very efficient and use the best statistical techniques available for multivariate breeding value estimation.

Dr. J Tamizhkumaran M.VSc., PGDEP., Ph.D. (Ph. D in Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education)

Mr. S.S Rathore

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(MVSc Poultry Science IBRI, Izatnagar)

Dr. Manisha Singodia

(MVSc Poultry Science, Jaipur)

Dr. Annanda Das

(Ph. D Scholar, WBUAFS, Kolkata)

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Dr. M. Arul Prakash (MVSc Assistant Professor, Tanjore)

Dr. B.L. Saini (Ph. D ICAR, Izatnangar)

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Articles... EGGS: ARE THEY GOOD OR BAD FOR HUMAN CHOLESTEROL

Dr. Ashish Saini

COMMON INFECTIOUS POULTRY DISEASES IN COLD WEATHER

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OVERHEATED CHICKS AND THE INDICATORS

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EGGS: ARE THEY GOOD OR BAD FOR HUMAN CHOLESTEROL build healthy cells and important hormones such as testosterone, estrogen, dihydroepiandrosterone, progesterone and cortisol for normal physiological function. Along with sunlight, cholesterol is required to produce vitamin D (Bouillon et. al., 1995). Cholesterol is an essential element of cell membranes, where it provides structural support and may even serve as a protective antioxidant (Alberts et. al., 1994 and Girao et. al., 1991). It is essential for conducting nervous impulses, especially at the level of the synapse (Barres et. al., 2001). Ever yone needs to have some cholesterol in order to be healthy. However, too much cholesterol in blood is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. High cholesterol can clog the blood vessels that supply the heart and other parts of the body. This can reduce the ﬂow of blood to the heart and lead to a heart Table 1. Nutritional composition of poultry eggs attack.

Nowadays, foods are not aimed to only satisfy hunger and to supply necessary nutrients for humans, but also to prevent nutrition-related diseases and improve physical and mental health of consumers. It is a valuable source of many essential micronutrients and a rich source of high quality protein (FSA, 2002). Chicken eggs are high in cholesterol. Unlike many other foods which are high in cholesterol i.e. fatty meats and full-fat dairy products, eggs are relatively low in saturated fat and c a l o r i e s . S o , t h e e f f e c t of e g g consumption on blood cholesterol is minimal when compared with the effect of trans fats and saturated fats. H o we ve r, f a t i n e g g s i s m o s t l y unsaturated (44% monounsaturated; 11% polyunsaturated) and opposing to popular opinion, is not high in saturated fatty acid (SFA). Summary of nutritional component of poultry egg are given in below Table 1.

S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Nutrients Protein (g) Carbohydrate (g) Fat (g) Saturated fatty acids (g) Monounsaturated fatty acids (g) Polyunsaturated fatty acids (g) Cholesterol (mg)

Source: Food Standard Agenesis (2002)

Cholesterol is a natural component of blood lipids that made by liver from the foods which we eat. Cholesterol in the bloodstream comes from two sources: some is synthesized by the body, and some comes from food. In most instances, when dietary cholesterol intake increases, the body compensates by decreasing its cholesterol production. Our body needs and use cholesterol for the formation of bile acids, which are essential for the absorption of fats. It also helps in to 10

Per 100 g 12.5 Trace 11.2 3.2 4.4 1.7 391

Different types of cholesterol: In blood stream cholesterol is transpor ted through a protein called as lipoproteins. There are two different types of lipoproteins: LDL (lowdensity lipoproteins) and HDL (high density lipoprotein).

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL): LDL is known as “bad” cholesterol, because it takes cholesterol to blood arteries, where it may collect in artery walls. Too much cholesterol in the arteries may lead to a buildup of plaque known as atherosclerosis. This can increase the risk of blood clots resulting occurrence of cardiovascular disease (CVD). If a blood clot breaks away and blocks an artery in heart it may have chance of stroke or heart attack. Plaque which

buildup during cholesterol deposition may also reduces blood ﬂow and oxygen to major organs. Oxygen deﬁciency to organs may lead to development of certain kidney disease. High density lipoprotein (HDL): HDL is known as the “good” cholesterol. HDL protects against heart disease by carrying the extra cholesterol out of our arteries and expels it from our body, which causes least chance of having a heart attack. A low level of HDL may leads to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Table 2: Desirable Levels of blood cholesterol S. No. 1. 2. 3.

Nutrients Total cholesterol LDL (“bad” cholesterol) HDL (“good” cholesterol)

Per 100 g Less than 200 mg/dl Less than 100 mg/dl 40 mg/dl or higher

Different types of fat contribute to high cholesterol in blood Saturated fat: Saturated fat found primarily in animal's origin product so; they become primary cause of high LDL cholesterol. Certain examples which have high saturated fat i.e. beef, lamb, pork, lard, poultry, butter, cream and some plant origin coconuts, palm oil and cocoa butter. Unsaturated fat: Diet which is high in unsaturated fat causes lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. There are two different type's unsaturated fats: 1) Monounsaturated fats and 2) Polyunsaturated fats. Certain examples of foods which are high in monounsaturated fats: peanuts, walnuts, almonds, and pistachios, avocados, and canola and olive oil likewise some examples of foods high in polyunsaturated fats: salmon, fish oil, corn, soy, safflower, and sunflower oils. Trans Fat: It increase LDL and lower HDL Small amounts are found naturally in beef,

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pork, lamb, and the certain milk products like ghee and butter etc. Conclusion Egg is a highly nutritious food. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein and less expensive than most other animal protein foods. It also provides signiﬁcant amounts of several vitamins and minerals. Egg is a major source of dietary cholesterol, but they are not high in saturated fat. Many researcher revealed that most of the cholesterol in our body is made by our liver, it doesn't come from cholesterol

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we eat. The liver is stimulated to make cholesterol primarily by saturated fat and trans fat in our diet, not dietary cholesterol. Second thing is cholesterol in food has a smaller effect on total blood level cholesterol. So, the cholesterol in egg has almost no effect on our blood cholesterol level. One large egg contain 186mg of cholesterol which is found only in egg yolk, not in egg white. If we like egg but don't was extra cholestol, use only egg white. Reference: Ÿ

Alberts B, Bray D, Lewis J, et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 3ed. New York, N.Y.: Garland Publishing; 1994.

G i r a o H , M o t a C , Pe r e i r a P. Cholesterol may act as an antioxidant in lens membranes. Curr Eye Res. 1999; 18: 448-454.

Barres BA, Smith SJ. Cholesterol making or breaking the synapse. Science 2001;294:1296-1297.

Bouillon R, Okamura WH, Norman AW. Structure-function relationships in the vitamin Dendocrine system. Endocr Rev 1995;16: 200-257.

FSA (Food Standards Agency) (2002) McCance and Widdowson's the C o m p o s i t i o n of F o o d s , S i x t h Summary Edition. Royal Society of Chemistry: Cambridge.

Ashish Saini, Anurag Pandey, Sarita Kumari, Y.R. Ambedkar, Neha Thakur and Priyanka Meena Department of Livestock Products Technology Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Jaipur

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COMMON INFECTIOUS POULTRY DISEASES IN COLD WEATHER Introduction Poultry birds are one of the important species of food animals as they produce valuable foods of animal origin like meat and eggs. But their productionisreadily affected by seasonal ﬂ u c t u a t i o n s a s we l l a s c l i m a t i c adversities. In wet and/or cold season, feed intake of birds increases in order to generate metabolic heat so as to keep themselves warm. Whereas, feed consumption decreases and water intake increases in the hot season in order to cool their body. In extreme conditions, birds get stressed, thus their ability to withstand diseases andthe immune response is seriously compromised. Additionally, the onset of rain favors the propagation and spread of the causative organisms of many infectious diseases leading to high economic losses to the poultry owners. Some of the poultry diseases common during the rainy season are: 1. Bacillar y White Diarrhoea (Pullorum Disease) Bacillary White Diarrhoea is caused by bacteria, Salmonella Pullorum. Transmission of the diseases can occur from infected birds, their feces,and their eggs; ingestion of contaminated food, w a te r o r b e d d i n g , a n d c o n t a c t transmission; mechanical spread; vertical transmission may occur in newly-hatched chicks due to transovarial transmission. Thus, chicks are highly susceptible to this condition than adult birds and may show extensive mortality upto 3 weeks of age. Clinically young birds show pasted ve n t , w h i te d i a r r h e a , h u d d l i n g , lameness, somnolence (sleepy), labored breathing and blindness etc. Morbidity may range from 10 to 80% and mortality usually increases at 7 14

to10 days in stressed or immunecompromised flocks and may reach up to 100%. Adults are usually subclinical and a drop in egg production, fertility or hatch ability may occur. Depression, anorexia, diarrhea and dehydration are occasionally seen. 2. Fowl Cholera Fowl cholera is a bacterial disease of birds caused by organism Pasteurella multocida, affecting birds of 6 weeks old and above. It is a serious and highly contagious disease which can range from acute septicemia to chronic and localized infections and the morbidity and mortality may be up to 100%.The disease gets transmitted via nasal exudates, feces, contaminated soil, equipment, and people. Clinical findings vary greatly depending on the course of the disease. In the acute form, witnessing a large number of mortalitywithout any prior clinical signs is usually the first indication of disease. In more protracted cases, depression, anorexia, mucoid discharge from the mouth, ruffled feathers, diarrhea, and increased respiratory rate are usually seen. In chronic form of fowl cholera, signs and lesions are generally related to localized infections of the sternal bursae, wattles, joints, tendon sheaths, and footpads, etc. which often are swollen. There may be exudative conjunctivitis and pharyngitis. Torticollis may result when the meninges of the brain and spinal cord, middle ear, or cranial bones are affected.

3. Aspergillosis/ Brooder's Pneumonia Aspergillosis is the fungal disease caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in poultry birds. In wet and cold season due to the high humidity and insufﬁcient sunlight, feed or litter dampens is common, thus creating a favorable environment for fungal growth in poultry environment. The spores of aspergillus are inhaled by birds and these spores subsequently develop into lesions ﬁlling the lungs, thus causing respiratory problems with very typical signs like gasping or open mouth breathing. Birds under intensive management systems would experience high disease spread if the stocking density is high and ventilation facility is inadequate. Factors causing the spread of disease are aerosol of spores, which are common in the hatchery, contaminated dust, and litter in the house. Aspergillosis may exhibit 2 forms viz. acute or chronic: A. Acute form This occurs generally in young chicks which are reared under brooders hence called as brooder pneumonia. Onset is very quick causing high morbidity and mortality. Death of affected birds occurs within a few days of onset of infection. The most common signs include; Lethargy, depression, loss of appetite, labored breathing, and cyanosis (bluish/purplish comb) and mortality. B. Chronic form This may take several weeks or months to develop. It commonly occurs in older birds, having malnutrition, stress, concurrent illness, or prolonged antibiotic/corticosteroid use. The most common clinical signs include weight loss, reduced appetite, exercise intolerance, increased respiratory rate, POULTRY PLANNER | VOL. 21 | No.3 | MARCH - 2019

ARTICLE changes in vocalization (voice) often more apparent in roosters, audible respiratory sounds (rales), tail bobbing, open-mouthed breathing (gasping). 4. Coccidiosis Coccidiosis is a protozoal disease caused by various intracellular species of g e n u s E i m e r i a i n p o u l t r y, characterized by enteritis and bloody diarrhea. Coccidial parasites are ubiquitous in poultry environment and can cause the clinical disease in favorable conditions, thereby exhibit the oppor tunistic behavior. The infectious process is rapid (4–7 days) results in parasite replication in host cells with extensive damage to the intestinal mucosa. Poultry coccidiaare generally host-specific and the different species parasitize specific parts of the intestine. The wet litter and the hot pen temperature commonly observed in the rainy season favors the sporulation of the coccidialoocyst and therefore, the outbreak of coccidiosis. Clinically bloody feces, ruffled feathers, anemia, and somnolence are observed.

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secondary infection, particularly of Clostridium spp. Survivors of severe infections recover in 10–14 days but may never recover lost performance. The lesions are almost entirely in the intestinal tract and often have a distinctive location and appearance that is useful in diagnosis such as b l a c k i s h re d t o b ro w n c o l o re d hemorrhages in caecae.

symptoms of bumble foot include limping and the affected bird doesn't use the leg at all due to unbearable pain. By the time limping is noticed, the infection has most likely been festering for quite some time. Footpad examination may reveal redness, swelling, abscess and either a callouslike lesion, a lump between the toes or a black scab on the footpad.

5. Bumblefoot (Ulcerative pododermatitis)

6. Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro, IBD, infectious bursitis, infectious avian nephrosis)

Bumblefoot is the term used for swelling of a chicken's toe or footpad (the spongy bottom of the foot). This is an inflammatory condition, extremely common problem for older backyard hens and bird reared on unhygienic floors or on damp litter. The bacteria, such as Staphylococcus are in ample number on such floors and thus, invade and cause infection in the skin of a chicken's foot, creating a pus-filled abscess.

Fig.2. Bumblefoot lesions

Fig.1. Coccidiosis - caecal hemorrhages

Other signs of coccidiosis range from decreased growth rate to a high percentage of visibly sick birds, severe diarrhea, and high mortality. Reduced feed and water consumption, weight loss, development of culls, decreased e g g p ro d u c t i o n , a n d i n c re a s e d mortality may accompany outbreaks. Mild infections which can be classed as subclinical, may cause depigmentation of feathers and potentially lead to 16

A cut, scrape, injury or even simply a raw spot on the skin caused by walking on wet, dirty bedding can be the entry point for bacteria and may aggravate the severity of foot lesions manifold. The most common behavioral

A highly contagious and fatal viral disease mostly affecting young birds aged between 3-6 weeks, caused by RNA virus belonging to the family Birnaviridae. The disease attacks the bursal component of the immune system resulting in immunosuppression due to the destruction of immature B lymphocytes and thereby increases susceptibility to secondary infections. Disease gets transmitted by bird-to-bird contact, as well as by contact with contaminated people and e q u i p m e n t . B i rd s s h e d v i r u s i n droppings and can be spread by air on dust particles. Dead birds are also a source of the virus and should be incinerated. The disease may appear suddenly with a sudden drop in feed and water consumption. Chickens may exhibit severe prostration, incoordination, waterydiarrhea leading to soiling of feathers around the vent feathers, vent picking, and inﬂammation of the cloaca, etc. Flock morbidity is typically 100%, and mortality can range from 5%–20%. Chickens infected when less than 3

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Common preventive measures to be taken to minimize disease outbreaks

Electric bulbs or heater should be provided in the pen to serve as a secondary source of heat for the birds. This would help the birds drink enough water and stay warm without getting the reserved energy used up in the process. Ensure the adequate air movement in the shed to clear the dampness and ammonia from the shed and therefore to keep litter dry and clean.

Basic hygiene is the ﬁrst step in the prevention of contagious diseases. It is good to ensure that the poultry house is generally clean and dry.

Ensure that the water is clean and fresh. Keep feeding areas clean and dry.

Ensure that the birds have enough living space i.e. overcrowding should be prevented as it is a predisposing factor for many diseases. Chickens need an average of a square meter for 3-5 birds.

Construction of a generous roof overhangs over the entrance and sides of poultry house to prevent rainwater from getting into the pen whenever it rains.

Construct a foot dip at the entrances of the poultry house and a strong disinfectant solution should be added in the foot dip always.

Follow the vaccination schedule

An all-in all-out method should be employed in order to prevent a horizontal transfer of infection. If this method is not feasible, quarantine the new batch for a minimum of two weeks, to protect the current stock.

strictly against the diseases for which vaccines are available. Ÿ

Practice a high level of biosecurity and prevent entry of rodents, wild birds, other animals and unauthorized personnel in the farm area, which may be the sources of infection.

Conclusion Adverse climatic conditions like cold weather may have detrimental effects on birds' health as it may help spread of many infectious diseases as mentioned above. These diseases surely cause great amount of economic losses to poultry farmers. These infections are however of preventable nature. Thus, following then appropriate biosecurity measures as well as seasonal alterations in managemental practices may be helpful to minimize the losses at farm level.

Chaple Ashwini R.1#, Vispute Mayur M1, Nampalle Mukesh T.1 and Kurhe Rohit S.3 1 Ph.D. Scholar, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 2 MVSc. Scholar, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar

BENEFITS OF EATING EGGS 1. Instant Energy An egg can provide you instant energy and it takes only 1 to 2 hours to digest. A 100 g.ms of egg contains 155 calories, which provides energy to your body instantly. 2. Sharp You're Mind Egg has Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Vitamin B-12 in it, which is good enough for our brain. This Vitamin helps to enhance our Memory Power. 3. Good For Eyes It found in research that the aged people who have 2 eggs daily, they 18

have good eye sights. Vitamin-A is good for our eyes and this Vitamin is available in the egg. 4. Breast Cancer Research of Harvard University shows that consuming eggs reduces the chances of Breast Cancer. Women who consumes 6 to 8 eggs every week, helps to stop the Breast Cancer. 5. Build Muscle If you do exercise or go to gym and you are not gaining muscle, so you must eat egg. Egg is a good source of protein, which is helpful in Build the Muscle and Gaining Weight. Therefore if you want to build your Body so consume two to six eggs (Based on how much workout you do). Do not eat yolk (yellow inner part of the egg) too much.

6. Good for Bones One to two eggs should be given to the small and growing children, because eggs contain Vitamin-D in enough quantity, which makes our bones strong. 7. Healthy Hair Do you know that our hairs and nails built with protein? Eating eggs can make our hair growth better. There are Sulpher, Vitamin-B and B-12 available in the egg that helps in better growth of our hairs. 8. Good for Pregnancy Consuming egg daily fulﬁlls the ¼ shortness of Vitamin and Minerals that a Pregnant Lady needs and helps in perfect growth of the child.

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OVERHEATED CHICKS AND THE INDICATORS Traditional chick-grading standards do not always pick up damage due to overheating. Because overheated chicks hatch earlier than they should, they are often smaller, weaker and more prone to infections as well as a host of other health problems. To properly assess chicks and establish if they have overheated, check for the following characteristics : 1. Color and Strength : Chicks should be bright yellow. Overheated chicks have poorly absorbed yolk sacs and hence pigments are whiter than normal. Also, chicks should be active and be able to stand up right away. If placed on their backs, they should turn over within seconds. 2. Yolk-free Body Mass (YFBM):  Overheated chicks are smaller and have bigger, non-absorbed yolk sacs. The more serious cases of poorly absorbed yolk sacs translate in unhealed navels. Some yolk is left, as chicks need that for nutrition during their very ﬁrst hours. This is quickly absorbed and should be gone about the time chicks' transition to feed/water. If there is too much yolk, however, live chick weight is lower and indicates a weaker chick.

3. Chick/Shank Length:  Overheated chicks are smaller since they used available protein during incubation as an energy source, rather than fuel to grow muscle. This is apparent when the chicks' shank length falls below the established target, as indicated in the chart below. 4. Feathering:  Good feather Breeder Age (in weeks)

Target cm (in)

Too Small cm (in)

26-35

19-21 (7.5-8.25)

< 7.5 (6.9)

36-45

19.5-21.5 (7.68-8.46)

< 18.0 (7.1)

>45

20-22 (7.85-8.65)

< 18.5 (7.3)

development is synonymous with good chick development during incubation. Chicks should look dry and ﬂuffy soon after hatching. However, excess development of the wing feathers does indicate early hatching – and most likely

overheating – due to prolonged time in the hatcher baskets. 5. Disease Control:  One consequence to overheating embryos is they are more susceptible to Colibacillosis, or E. Coli. Colibacillosis prevention includes good hygiene of hatching eggs and good hygiene in the hatchery. Contaminated hatch debris and chick ﬂuff in the hatchery are major sources of bacterial infection. It is also important to follow good hygiene during waste disposal. Properly disinfecting the hatcher trays will kill bacteria and prevent E. Coli.

G. K. RATHINAM Hatchery Specialist, Technical Consultant

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DIFFERENT ROUTES OF VACCINATION IN POULTRY relatively easy and doesn't harm the bird. Care must be taken to ensure that the correct dose is administered to each chicken and the equipment should be checked regularly to ensure this.

In-ovo route

Introduction Vaccination plays an important part in the health management of the poultry ﬂock. There are numerous diseases that are prevented by vaccinating the birds against them. There are a number of ways that vaccines may be administered to poultry and it is very important that the correct method be used for each vaccine. To use the wrong method will often result in failure of the vaccine to produce the desired immunity. Vaccines are used mainly in three forms: 1.

Liquid vaccine – it is in ﬂuid form ready to use.

Freeze dried vaccine – the vaccine is stored as one pack of freeze dried material and one pack of diluent, often a sterile saline solution. These have to be combined before use.

Drinking water route

cell, the allantoic sac, the amniotic ﬂuid, the body of embryo and the yolk sac. The system of a larger outer needle (penetrating the egg shell) that contains an inner needle (penetrating the embryo) enables for strong but careful penetration of the egg and minimizes trauma to the embryo. In addition, the use of two needles reduces the likelihood of transferring contaminants on the outer egg shell into the sterile embryo. While the penetration of the outer egg shell increased the relative pore volume about 30%, the risk for increased gas exchange of the embryo occurs.

There are different ways that the vaccines may be administered to poultry are-

Currently Marek's disease, Newcastle disease, infectious laryngotracheitis and infectious bursal disease vaccines are routinely administered using in ovo vaccination in various countries. In ovovaccination does not interfere with maternal antibodies that may still present in the embryo. In fact, it increases the level of immunity and as a consequence one injection is sufﬁcient to offer life-long protection against the target disease.

In-ovo vaccination

Intramuscular injection

Using the method of in-ovo vaccination, the vaccine is administered into the embryo before hatch. In ovo vaccination is commonly performed between days 18-19 of incubation.

This method involves the use of a hypodermic needle or similar equipment to introduce the vaccine into the muscle (usually the breast muscle) of the bird. The task is sped up greatly by the use of an automatic syringe which makes the technique

Dust – where the vaccine is prepared for administration in the dry form.

In general, vaccines can be applied to ﬁve different areas of the egg: the air 23

Care must be taken to ensure that the needle does not pass through into a key organ and that other unwanted organisms are not administered to the bird at the same time by contaminated vaccine or equipment. Contamination can be prevented by good hygiene and vaccine handling procedures. Subcutaneous injection This method involves the use of similar equipment to that used for the intramuscular technique. The main difference between the two techniques is that, in this case, the vaccine is injected under the skin, usually at the back of the neck, and not into the muscle. Care must be taken to ensure that the vaccine is injected into the bird and not just into the feathers or ﬂuff in the case of very young chickens. The dose being administered should be checked for accuracy frequently. Maintain good hygiene practices to limit introducing contaminating Ocular This method involves the vaccine being put into one of the bird's eyes. From here the vaccine makes its way into the respiratory tract via the lacrimal duct. The vaccine is delivered through an eyedropper and care must be taken to ensure that the dropper delivers the recommended dose. If it is too little, the level of immunity may be inadequate, while if too much, the vaccine may not treat the total ﬂock but will run out beforehand. Nasal This method involves introducing the vaccine into the birds' nostrils either as a dust or as a drop. Always ensure that

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Spray vaccination

Ocular route

Nasal route

the applicator delivers the correct dose for the vaccine being used. Oral With this method the vaccine dose is given in the mouth. From here it may make its way to the respiratory system or it may continue in the digestive tract before entering the body. Drinking water With this method the vaccine is added to the drinking water and, as a consequence, is less time consuming and is signiﬁcantly less stressful on the birds and operator. Take care to ensure the vaccine is administered correctly as there is much scope for error. The recommended technique observes the following: Ÿ

All equipment used for vaccination is carefully cleaned and free of detergents and disinfectants

Only cold, clean water of drinking quality should be used

Open the stopper of vaccine bottle under water

The water present in the drinking trough should be consumed before vaccination

By ensuring that all birds drink during the vaccination phase, all should receive an adequate dose of the vaccine

vigorously to cause an abrasion in the organ. The vaccine enters the body through the abrasion. The technique is time consuming and stressful to the birds and care must be taken to ensure no contamination is introduced with the vaccine particularly from bird to bird. As a rule, the technique is not used on commercial farms. Feather follicle With this method the vaccine is introduced into the feather follicles (the holes in the skin from where the feathers grow). The technique involves the removal of a group of adjacent feathers or ﬂuff in young chickens, and the brushing of the vaccine into the empty follicles with a short, stiff bristled brush. Good hygiene is necessary to prevent the introduction of contaminant organisms with the vaccine. Wing stab With this method the vaccine is introduced into the wing by a special needle(s). These needles have a groove along their length from just behind the point. When dipped into the vaccine some of the vaccine remains on the needle to ﬁll the groove. The needle(s) are then pushed through the web just behind the leading edge of the wing and just out from its attachment to the body of the bird. Care must be taken to select a

site free of muscle and bone to prevent undue injury to the bird. Ensure that the needles penetrate the layers of skin at the ideal site. A common problem is for the vaccine to be brushed from the needles by fluff or feathers before it is brushed into the follicles. Spray With this method the vaccine is sprayed onto the chickens (or into the air above the chickens) using a suitable atomiser spray. The vaccine then falls onto the chickens and enters the body of other chickens as they pick at the shiny droplets of vaccine. A small quantity may be inhaled as well. Conclusion Selection of route for vaccination can be influenced by disease, age e.t.c. Some of the methods require the operator to handle every bird and, consequently are time consuming and stressful to the birds and operator. Other methods involve administration by methods much less stressful and time consuming. These methods include administration via the drinking water or as an aerosol spray.A vaccine helps to prevent a particular disease by triggering or boosting the bird's immune system to produce antibodies that in turn fight the invading causal organisms.

Cloacal This method involves the introduction of the vaccine to the mucus membranes of t h e c l oa c a w i t h a n a b r a s i ve applicator. The applicator is ﬁrstly inserted into the vaccine and then into the bird's cloaca and turned or twisted 24

Preety Singh1, Somesh Kumar Joshi2, Rohit Singh1 Chandrakant jana3 and Veterinary Pathology3 1 Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly - Uttar Pradesh, Assistant Professor, 2Department of Livestock Products Technology, 2 Apollo College of Veterinary medicine - Agra road, Jaipur, 3Senior Scientist, 3 Division of Temperate Animal Husbandry &I/C Extension Education Section, 3 Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteswar, Uttarakhand 2

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GRAND PARTICIPATION OF INDIAN HERBS IN 7th KOLKATA INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FAIR 2019, KOLKATA FROM 19 – 21 FEBRUARY, 2019 INDIAN HERBS, the pioneer and market leader and No.1 Company in Herbal Animal Health Care Products Industry since 1951, showed strong presence in 7th KOLKATA INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FAIR, 2019 at Eco Park, New Town, Kolkata from 19th to 21st February, 2019. It participated with its strong technical & marketing team which include their top ofﬁcials, Mr.Balaram Bhattacharya, Executive Vice President (Mktg. & Sales), Dr.Shivi Maini, DGM (Technical) and senior marketing managers. The marketing & technical team gave a heartiest welcome to all guests at INDIAN HERBS stall. Their stall was very much impressive, decorative and attractive. INDIAN HERBS has been awarded 1st Prize for its stall. The company's portfolio includes herbal healthcare and nutritional products catering to wide range of animal species including poultr y, ruminants, equine, swine, pets, aquatic and other animal species for more than six decades. INDIAN HERBS is the ﬁrst company to introduce the research oriented herbal products in important segments such as Choline (BioCholine), Vitamin C (Herbal C), Natural Vitamin C with Chromium (HeatBeat), Vitamin E (E-Sel Power), Methionine (HerboMethione Plus), Lysine (HerboLysin), AGP (Herbiotic FS), Respiratory Antiseptic (Animunin), Immune Potentiator (ImmuPlus), Metabolic Stimulant and Liver Tonic (LivoLiv-DS & LivoLiv 250), Coccidiosis (CocciBan), Natural Calcium (MagaCal), Antistress & Adaptogen (StressCheck), Renal Tonic (NephTone) etc. These products are brand leaders in their respective segments and are being used successfully by leading institutional 26

customers in India as well as abroad with excellent results. The products are not only most economical and ecofriendly but also improve the quality of feed, productivity and profitability. These products are suitable to produce Antibiotic free Chicken / Eggs. Looking to the harmful after-effects of synthetic medicines, the veterinarians, consultants and farmers all over the world are now taking keen interest in the use of herbal feed supplements and health care products. INDIAN HERBS is dedicated to promote the use of natural products for the betterment of animal health and production performance. INDIAN HERBS is successfully exporting its products to more than 50 counties across four continents including Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. In many countries, these products are under active consideration for granting registration or authorization for marketing. INDIAN HERBS has received the cer tificate from EXPORT INSPECTION COUNCIL OF INDIA, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India and it was the first Herbal Company to get this recognition. The R&D Centre of INDIAN HERBS, which is approved by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India since 1986, is well equipped with the best available state of the art modern facilities for standardization and quality control of herbal products. The R&D Centre is consistently working hard on herbal ingredients to provide the industry with the best quality herbal alternatives of synthetic products. It has been informed by Dr.Shivi Maini that scientific evaluation on its herbal products in comparison to synthetic products in India and abroad is a

continuous process to ensure best quality and efficacy of the products. More than 200 scientists have been awarded Masters and Doctorate degrees for their research work which has resulted in publication of more than 1000 research papers in the eminent national and international scientific journals. INDIAN HERBS has the distinction of getting more than 22 Patents in USA, Europe, India etc. and many Patents are pending in USA and other countries for innovative research on herbs and herbal products. It has also been informed that recently, INDIAN HERBS had collaboration with premier foreign and domestic research institutes and universities of high global ranking for in-depth research on its products. A research study on BioCholine based on transcriptomics and hepatic mRNA expression of key genes regulating intricate metabolic pathways in the liver was undertaken at University of Georgia, USA. Dr. Shivi Maini, DGM (Technical) gave detailed technical information to the guests on underlying mechanism of action of BioCholine to potentially regulate key allosteric effectors of glucose and lipid metabolism on basis of transcriptomics and to completely replace synthetic choline chloride in feed. INDIAN HERBS is regularly making strong presence in Kolkata International Fair to aware the customers / consultants about the benefits of usage of its novel herbal concepts for better poultry production and profitability. The stall of INDIAN HEBRS attracted a large number of visitors. All the queries of the visitors were answered by the technical team of INDIAN HERBS to their best satisfaction.

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RSPCA PRAISES WAITROSE COMMITMENT LION FLEXES MUSCLE TO IMPROVING CHICKEN WELFARE AS EGG SALES CONTINUE Morrisons to follow suit and commit to RELENTLESS RISE raising welfare standards across their

ost of the UK's over one billion meat chickens live in "unacceptable" conditions - but the supermarket has committed to raising its standards.The RSPCA is celebrating news that the supermarket chain is the latest company to commit to a signiﬁcant improvement in meat chicken welfare.More meat chickens are reared each year in the UK than any other land animal (over one billion) and a vast majority are kept in conditions which the RSPCA thinks are unacceptable and puts them at risk of suffering.Waitrose joins Marks & Spencer, Nestlé and Knorr who have also signed up to the Better Chicken Commitment, pledging to meet a number of key requirements to improve the welfare of meat chickens across their entire supply, meaning that even the cheapest chicken products will have been raised to higher standards. The initiative has sparked recent media coverage following the launch of a campaign by the RSPCA which revealed shoppers expect supermarkets to ensure higher animal welfare, with some retailers using potentially misleading labelling that can give the impression of higher welfare conditions. The requirements for the commitment have been drawn up by a partnership of animal protection groups, including the RSPCA - and now the RSPCA is urging other supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Coop and 28

supply chain of chicken by 2026.That means addressing the most pressing welfare concerns in meat chicken production through the use of higher welfare breeds of chickens and providing natural light, more space, enrichment - such as straw bales and objects to peck at - and perching, as well as adopting more humane methods of slaughter.The RSPCA has long campaigned on these issues.Kate Parkes, chicken welfare specialist at the RSPCA said:This move by Waitrose is another great step for meat chickens and consumers. We are really pleased that now two of the country's best known supermarkets have jumped on board with this ver y impor tant initiative, and we are hopeful that it will give their competitors the wake-up call they need to realise that animal welfare cannot go on being ignored.More meat chickens are produced than any other terrestrial farm animal in the UK, with over 1 billion reared each year.

etail egg sales remained positive in 2018, supported by consumer desire for healthier options, flexitarianism, and the impact of the change in official advice that vulnerable groups can now enjoy runny eggs, as long as they are Lion.Following more than ten years of sales growth, annual retail egg sales are up again, this time by around 4 percent year-on-year (volume), the equivalent of around 240 million extra eggs, or around half a pack of extra eggs[i] for every person in the UK. Value is also up around 4 percent, which equates to around £36 million. Sales have remained strong into the New Year period, with the latest 4 week volume and value figures (w/e 27 January) also up around 5 percent and 4 p e r c e n t , r e s p e c t i v e l y. C h a n g i n g consumer consumption trends are also helping increase egg sales, with the growth of diets such as flexitarianism encouraging consumers to look for protein based meat-alternatives, such as eggs, more frequently. A desire for healthy meal options continues to drive egg sales, while the FSA change in advice has helped to broaden the m a r ke t f o r e g g s . A n d r e w J o r e t , Chairman of the British Egg Industry Council, said: “For more than 10 years I've been able to report on growing egg sales and I'm delighted to report this once again. Despite broader consumer consumption trends changing every year, eggs remain very much at the centre of modern lifestyles and a shopping basket essential for the young and old.For sales to grow by more than half a pack of eggs for every person in the UK within a year is fantastic news and I'd like to think we can secure the full pack by the end of this year.

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AMERICA'S GROWING TASTE FOR CHICKEN SPARKS POULTRY FARMING BOOM IN BERKS COUNTY [ASK THE EAGLE REPORTS

emand and ample farmland has producers turning to poultry and eggs for reliable income. Americans love chicken. And eggs.Hens have become big birds in our diet, and poultry's growing popularity can be seen in Berks County. Chickens outnumber people in Berks County by more than 10-to-1 — there are 4.4 million chickens, compared to 417,000 people, according to U.S. Census and U . S . D e pa r t m e n t of A g r i c u l t u re statistics — and you can thank America's love of chickens and eggs for it.Americans' appetite for poultry and eggs has grown during the decade, and chicken houses of many sizes are springing up on Berks' ample farmland, farming experts say. Reading Eagle readers like Luke Shultz have noticed.During his daily travels, Shultz, a retired forest ranger for the Army Corps of Engineers, has seen hen houses appear on the landscape in western Berks, where he lives. So he contacted Ask the Eagle, a feature that invites readers to offer topics for stories: "Why have there been so many chicken houses popping up in and around 29

western Berks County the last few years? What is driving the explosive growth in this type of commercial farming. Americans are eating more chicken than ever before. Consumption has increased from 79.2 pounds per person in 2009 to 92 pounds in 2018, according to the National Chicken Council, an association of processors and industry farms in Washington, D.C. That's more than triple the 23.6 pounds Americans ate in 1960. Its popularity still is growing: Americans will eat 93 pounds in 2019, the council forecasts.

afternoon, Feb. 22, 2019.Shultz has seen new chicken houses appear on the western Berks landscape near his Bernville home, where he raises two pet chickens for eggs.In the last three, four, five years it seems to have really taken off," he said.It's true in some western municipalities such as Tulpehocken Township, where the number of new chicken houses seemed to grow three to five years ago, said Matthew Mack, a Lancaster County engineer who serves as the township's zoning officer.It seems like in the last few years there's been a lot of expansion in chicken farms," said Mack.The movement toward organic food has added to the number of smaller poultry operations and chicken houses, experts said. Poultry now accounts for about a third of all farms cer tified organic in Pennsylvania, according to April Kocis, outreach specialist for Pennsylvania Certified Organic, the organization that issues the certifications in the state.Agrarian Berks County always has been a major provider of chicken eggs and chicken meat in Pennsylvania, but poultry's growing popularity has made it a reliable commodity in the risky business of farming.

Americans also are eating more eggs, from 250 per person in 2011 to 276 in 2017, about two dozen more, according to the American Egg Board, a Chicagobased promoter of eggs.Everything in chickens is getting bigger," said Larry Gelsinger, president of the Berks County Farm Bureau and a semi-retired farmer. There's a good cash ﬂow in chickens. There's such a demand. Reading Eagle: Natalie Kolb | Luke S h u l t z of B e rn v i l l e p o s e s f o r a photograph with his chicken, Caramel, in the backyard of his home on Friday POULTRY PLANNER | VOL. 21 | No.3 | MARCH - 2019

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FEARS OF BIRD FLU IN BIHAR, KILLING OF POULTRY BIRDS UNDERWAY

oultry birds are being killed in parts of Bihar two days after a number of deaths of hens, crows and other birds were reported in the state, leading to a panic of bird flu, officials said.Officials said killing of 15,000 poultry birds was underway in Bihar's Munger. The systematic killing of poultry birds began after the Bhopal-based National Institute of High Security Animal Disease

confirmed bird flu or H5N1 as the cause behind the death of birds in the village. More than 2,000 birds were culled in the last two days as a part of measures to contain bird flu that had already spread in two blocks of Monger district," said Shrawan Kumar, animal husbandry officer. Nearly 3,000 hens died last week at Andhra Chowki village, about 20 km from Bihar's capital Patna. Similarly, two dozen crows and equal number of hens were found dead in an orchard in Masaurih block in Patna district and in Sherghati in Gaya district, respectively. Bird deaths were also reported from Bihar's Bhagalpur and Nawada districts in the last one week.Hundreds of hens

have died at a poultry farm in a village in Vikram block in the last few days. A team of animal husbandry doctors has visited the site and collected the samples," said animal husbandry director Vinod Singh Gunjiyal. An official who visited the village said, "Whether the birds died due to bird flu or cold is not clear", adding that their samples were sent to Kolkata for tests.He said experts were called from Bengaluru's National Institute of Veterinar y Epidemiology Disease Informatics, Kolkata's Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Bhopal's National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases to check the incidents of bird deaths in Bihar.The first case of suspected bird flu was reported on December 3 from Gorho village in Munger.

GLOBAL POULTRY FEED MARKET WORTH OVER USD 226.20 BILLION IN 2021: ZMR REPORT

ion Market Research analysts forecasts the latest report on “Poultry Feed (Broilers, Layers, Turkeys and Other Types) Market by Additives (Amino Acids, Vitamins, Feed Enzymes, Antibiotics, Antioxidants and Feed Acidiﬁers): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Segment, Trends and Forecast, 2015 – 2021” , according to their latest report. The following report contains an interpretation of the marketing plan for Poultry Feed Market. This Poultry Feed Market report offers the clients with a unique opportunity that can drive them to higher levels of success and to great achievement. The Poultry Feed Market report is created for clients by our analysts for resulting in best future planning of their business or start-up. The Poultry Feed Market report consists of the revenues, retail and wholesale, 30

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HIGH FEED PRICES TO AFFECT PROFIT MARGINS OF POULTRY FARMS IN INDIA

oultry farms in India are facing pressure on their profit margins due to a sharp increase in feed prices and their inability to pass them on to the consumers, despite a peak demand season.The scenario has changed in the sector over the last two months. The government’s effort to protect farmers through sustained increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) has seen a rise in prices of maize and soybean. The two are used as feeds, and take up half the cost of chicken and eggs. Maize prices have jumped 21 per cent in the last two months to Rs 2,000 a quintal due to crop losses owing to deficient rainfalls in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and pest attacks in other parts of the country. Thus, poultry farmers have to pay around Rs 2,000 a quintal compared to Rs 1,4501,500 a quintal last year. The government raised the MSP by 19 per cent to Rs Rs 1,700 a quintal this year. Soybean prices rose 16 per cent to hit a five-year high at Rs 3,964 a quintal. This is attributed to a continuous hike in the MSP, which was raised by 11 per cent to Rs 3,399 a quintal this year. Owing to the feed price increase, the cost of eggs and broiler chicken production has gone up by 1516 per cent in the last few months. But, prices of chicken and eggs have not gone up proportionately. In fact, prices of poultry products are flat, resulting in pressure on profit margins. If the trend continues, the industry will have to cut 31

down production in the coming months,” said K G Anand, general manager, Venkateshwara Hatcheries, the producer of Venky’s brand of poultry products. Despite a forecast of bumper output of 13.5 million tonnes (mt), soybean prices are moving up due to lower arrivals in mandis. Also, prices of soybean meal, another feed, have increased proportionately due to increase in bean prices.Feed prices have risen abnormally high in the last few months, which need to be passed on to the consumers,” said Balram Yadav, managing director, Godrej Agrovet.Meanwhile, the increased cost of production has not been passed on to the consumers due to the fear of consumers shifting to value-based purchase instead of volume-based ones. When consumers purchase poultry products, they fix a disposable amount in their mind. In case of price rise, they reduce the quantity instead of raising their budget,” said Anand. Overall increase in raw material cost has raised the cost of production of broiler chicken to Rs 80 a kg. But, it is being sold at Rs 6870 a kg in the north and south Indian states, and Rs 78-80 a kg in Maharashtra. Many farmers have already shut their shops due to viability issues. If the current trend continues, poultry farmers would be in trouble again,” said Ramesh Khatri, president, Poultry Federation of India.Usually, by volume, maize forms 60-65 per cent of poultry feed, while soymeal forms 28-30 per cent, with the rest being rice bran oil, de-calcium phosphate, among others.Remunerative broiler realisation and low feed prices had boosted profitability in the industry during FY17 and FY18. However, the profitability will moderate substantially in FY2019 due to lower realisation and a sharp increase in maize prices,” said A s h i s h M o d a n i , v i c e - p re s i d e n t , corporate sector ratings, Icra.

USDA CONFIRMS VIRULENT NEWCASTLE DISEASE IN A THIRD COMMERCIAL CHICKEN FLOCK IN CALIFORNIA

he United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed virulent Newcastle disease in a third commercial poultry flock in California, The latest case is in a commercial layer flock in Riverside County. This finding is part of an outbreak in southern California that began in May 2018 in backyard exhibition birds.Virulent Newcastle disease is not a food safety concern. No human cases of Newcastle disease have ever occurred from eating poultry products. Properly cooked poultry products are safe to eat. In very rare instances people working directly with sick birds can become infected. Symptoms are usually very mild, and limited to conjunctivitis and/or influenza-like symptoms. Infection is easily prevented by using standard personal protective equipment.APHIS is working closely with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to respond to the finding, limit the disease's spread in commercial poultry, and then eradicate it. Federal and State partners are conducting additional surveillance and testing in the area, and are working with nearby commercial farms to increase biosecurity to prevent additional disease spread.It is essential that all bird owners follow good biosecurity practices to help protect their birds from infectious diseases. These include simple steps like washing hands and scrubbing boots before and after entering a poultry area; and cleaning and disinfecting tires and equipment before moving them off the property.

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MANY COUNTRIES, INCLUDING INDIA, OPENED UP THEIR MARKETS TO US AGRI, POULTRY EXPORTS: TRUMP He also said that under the Trump administration, the US is turning all of that around with fair trade deals that put American farmers, ranchers,

and in fact put America ﬁrst.

S President Donald Trump has said that his trade and tariff policies have started working and many countries, including India, have opened up their markets for American poultry and agricultural products that were not allowed previously. Addressing the 100th annual convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation on Monday, He said,"India and Morocco have opened their markets to our poultry exports. We do so much for them, it's incredible. Japan opened its market to US exports of potatoes from Idaho and lamb from the great State of Texas. He also said that under the Trump administration, the US is turning all of that around with fair trade deals that

put American farmers, ranchers, and in fact put America first. For the first time in a quarter of a century, Argentina re c e n t l y o p e n e d i t s m a r ke t f o r American pork exports, Trump said. They (Argentina) needed something. I said, you have to open it up to pork, and they said, okay. I said, why didn't you do it before? They said, nobody ever asked us. A lot of it is that. You would be amazed. Nobody ever asked us," the US President said. Similarly, he said that beef from the US has been shipped to Brazil for the first time since 2003. "They're going to have a great new leader. They say he's the Donald Trump of South America. Do you believe it," Trump told the cheering farmers. Asserting that the US has taken the toughest ever actions to confront China's unfair trade practices that hurt American farmers and ranchers, he said,"This includes China's theft of trade secrets from American agribusiness. He s a i d h e c o u l d n o t b e l i e ve h o w complicated their business is with the seeds and the genetic farming. It's incredible. People don't know this. But your secrets were being stolen by China and, in all fairness, other countries. We want a fair deal for American farmers removing China's arbitrary bans on agricultural imports, safeguarding our intellectual property, and providing fair m a r ke t a c c e s s t o a l l A m e r i c a n producers," the US President said.

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Trump said the US has also made history by finalising an agreement to replace the "horrible" North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with a brand-new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, called the USMCA. Alleging that the NAFTA was one of the worst trade deals ever made by a country, he said the new landmark trade deal will increase expor ts of wheat from Montana, dair y from Wisconsin, chicken from Georgia, and products from farmers and ranchers all across the country. As part of the USMCA, Canada agreed to give fair treatment to the US wheat farmers. They will now grade American wheat just like they grade their own," he said. According to Trump, over the last 15 years there has been a continual decline in the US' share of agricultural trade all throughout the world. It's all going in the wrong direction. It's changing now. Wait till you see what happens. We do the right deal with China, you're talking about massive and they're already backordering, right? They're already back. I told them. I said you got to start ordering. You're going to order. They're going to order, and they're already started," he said. We're turning all of that around with fair trade deals that put American farmers, ranchers, and in fact put America first. That's what I'm interested in, American first," the US President said.

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BEST BREEDS OF BROILER IN NIGERIA AND RISING MAIZE PRICES EASY STEPS TO START POULTRY FARMING READ GIVE THE JITTERS TO POULTRY FARMERS

ver yday people consume thousands of broiler chicken worldwide. Poultr y farming is a reasonably good business throughout Nigeria; but how can you know the best chicken breeds that will be able to resist diseases and provide farm owners with high number of eggs? Read to know more about best chicken broilers, Poultry farming business is prevalent among Nigerian entrepreneurs. The main reason why they choose growing the chicken broilers is that it is a fast (if compared with other poultry species) and reliable way to feed plenty of people and make a good income at the same time. A healthy broiler usually grows between 45-60 days. Furthermore, the meat of chicken tastes rather delicious, soft and has a sizable nutritive value for our bodies. People also grow the fowl for egg production and breeding. Before setting a business, each producer will face the question “What is the best breed of broiler available in Nigeria?” There is a high number of broiler species, varying due to many characteristics. At present, scientists hold investigations of chicken broilers from different parts of Nigeria to get the breed, which lays more eggs and provides a higher amount of meat. There some breeds that are very popular among farmers. 33

6 best breed of broiler in Nigeria Cornish Cross Broilers. It is a fastgrowing kind of chicken. You may also recognize it by the name “Cornish Rock.” To grow such a chicken broiler will take you from six to eight weeks. Grinphield Marshall. It usually takes approximately 6-8 weeks for a broiler chick to grow up to the “table size.” These birds are big and tall. Moyer's K22 (also called Red Broilers). Consumers appreciate these birds for the features of their meat. It is less fatty, has a special fragrant, and excellent texture. However, to grow such a bird will take the farmer a bit longer – approximately eight weeks. Red Broilers. The chicken of this kind also grows up a bit slower. However, the primary advantage of these birds is their strong resistance to diseases, what makes them more appropriate for outdoor production. Roaster chicks (also called Moyer's Broiler or Cornish Giants). These birds can reach the weight of over 4 lbs by 6 weeks of age. Their skin texture is good, while breast meat is tender. Rosambro Broilers. These broiler chickens belong to a medium-growth kind. However, they grow a bit faster than the red b ro i l e r s . T h e u n i q u e t a s te a l s o characterizes their meat.

eed manufacturers have asked Commerce Ministry to allow duty free import of corn Maize prices are on the boil on reports of lower crop in the kharif 2018 season. The infestation of the dreaded pest Fall Army Worm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda), coupled with weak monsoon rains witnessed in key producing States such as Karnataka and Telangana have shrunk the maize output this year. Maize prices, which hovered around Rs 1,100-1,200 a quintal at the beginning of October are now ruling between Rs 1,700-1,800 levels across several markets in Karnataka. In fact, the modal maize prices in some markets had crossed Rs 1,900. The Centre had ﬁxed an MSP of Rs 1,700 per quintal for maize for the kharif 2018-19 season. The rising trend in maize prices has brought cheers to the farmers, but has made the consuming industries such as the poultry sector and starch makers jittery, triggering demand for duty-free imports of corn. The Agriculture Ministry, which had pegged the kharif maize production at 21.47 million tonnes (mt) in its ﬁrst advance estimates, higher than the previous year's 20.24 mt , is yet to quantify the crop losses arising out of the FAW infestation and drought conditions. The FAW, which made its presence felt initially in the maize crop in Karnataka's Shimoga district during JulyAugust last year has since expanded its reach to neighbouring States such as Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Last month, Parshottam Rupala, the Agriculture Minister for State told the Parliament that FAW had affected maize crop in approximately 81,000 hectares in Karnataka, 1,740 hectares in Telangana, 1,431 hectares in Andhra Pradesh and 315 hectares in Tamil Nadu. Though the yields have been impacted, the farmers are happy with the higher prices this year,” said Chandrakant Sangur, a farmer in Haveri district.

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FSIS TELLS MEAT AND POULTRY INDUSTRY HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS

o n t a m i n a t i o n b y “e x t r a n e o u s materials” has become enough of a problem that USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is out with some new friendly advice to food producers on the issue. Since this year began, FSISregulated companies have recalled 180 tons of m e a t a n d p o u l t r y p ro d u c t s f o r “extraneous materials.” Recalls of raw ground pork patties, chicken nuggets, frozen pork, deli ham products, ground beef chubs, and breaded chicken products have all been due to “extraneous materials. The recalls came after food manufacturers found they'd shipped product in packaging that contained such “extraneous materials” as rubber, glass, hard plastic and metal. Extraneous materials” have recently been discovered by major and lesser-known food

companies including Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride Corp. along with the Johnsonville, Bellagio, Sahlen, and Wa s h i n g t o n B e e f f o o d c o m pa n i e s . Extraneous materials” recalls almost always begin with a consumer who ﬁnds something in the product that shouldn't be there. New “best practices guidelines” are now available to help the meat and poultry industry respond when a customer calls with a complaint about non-food materials in food products. SIS has placed renewed emphasis on industr y responding to customer complaints of foreign materials in meat and poultry and, as required, reporting those incidents to the agency within 24 hours once the determination has been made that t h e p r o d u c t i s a d u l t e r a t e d ,” F S I S Administrator Carmen Rotenberg said when announcing the guidelines. We will continue to work with industry and offer guidance to assist them in complying with agency regulations.”Since 2012, establishments that are regulated by FSIS have had to report

within 24 hours if they've shipped or received an adulterated product when the product is on the market. Recalls associated with foreign materials have increased in recent years, making use of the 24-hour rule a larger concern. Last year; FSIS stepped up its emphasis on handling products containing foreign materials. Products are considered adulterated even when the foreign material does not present a food safety risk. Food companies cannot legally sell adulterated products. Work on the latest guidelines began in mid-2018 to provide the meat and poultr y industr y with reference material on best practices along with recommendations on how to receive, investigate, and process consumer complaints. While speciﬁcally developed for complaints about foreign material customer complaints, FSIS says regulated establishments, the same information should be useful for any customer complaint involving adulterated or misbranded products in commence.

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HOW THIS CHICKEN FARMER SAVED HIS POULTRY BUSINESS BY TURNING TO DUCKS AND TURKEY

hen Hj Bakar Hj Berudin’s (BHB) decided to leave his position as Head of Ofﬁce Services at Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) at 50-years-old to start a poultry business, his colleagues’ most immediate question was why BHB Enterprise had been leased a two and half hectare plot by the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, but the area was uncleared forest. It was 2004 – and the likes of Soon Lee, QAF, Hua Ho and Ideal were already on their way to establish themselves as Brunei’s largest poultr y businesses.Today, raising chickens – for meat or eggs – is arguably the most saturated segment of Brunei’s agriculture industry, with the country over 90% self-sufﬁcient in meeting its local poultry needs.A big part of my previous job (at BSP) was advising smaller, locally owned businesses on contracts,” said Hj Bakar who was a chartered accountant.There were about 500 of them (SMEs) in total, and they really had an effect in inspiring me to try and start my own businesses. I could’ve stayed on and retired (with BSP) but I had already seen the downturn (in oil and gas prices) in 1993 and then again in 1999. I heard His Majesty’s call to diversify away from oil, and I wanted to take the opportunity to start before it was too late. 35

In deciding what business to start, Hj Bakar went back to his roots. Raised in a family of farmers, he recalls fond memories of raising chicks for pocket money.A few years before I started (the poultry business) Brunei was importing its chicken (from neighbouring countries),” said Hj Bakar. By the time he started, he was investing six figures to stay competitive against the big four of Brunei's poultry, but their substantially larger operations meant that they were able to supply chicken to the market at a cheaper rate.The bottom line was who could make the most chicken at the cheapest price,” said Hj Bakar. “By 2013 (ten years after we started) it was clear that we were (ultimately) fighting a battle that we could not win.Retiring from his corporate career started to appear like a hasty decision, but Hj Bakar was already picking up on an age old delicacy that was starting to make a comeback – salted duck eggs.He had begun rearing eight ducks in 2008 – six female and two male – initially on a whim. He increased to 135 ducks shortly after, and began experimenting with rearing Peking ducks, turkey and geese.With rearing ducks and salting their eggs relatively new in Brunei commercially, Hj Bakar traveled regionally to learn industry standards. A year after he had phased out rearing chicken, he had over a thousand ducks. Today, the 62-year-old has 4,000 ducks, capable of producing 1,000 eggs a day which are sold to local supermarkets. BHB Enterprise now makes between $10,000 to $12,000 in gross sales monthly, with a net profit margin around 30%.We're in the process of bringing in a new, more productive breed (of ducks),” said Hj Bakar, who has

ambitiously targeted an output of 5,000 duck eggs by 2020.The current (local) breed has a production rate of 40 to 45 per cent, which means for every 100 ducks, we'll get 40 to 45 eggs every 23 or so days. The Campbell ducks has a production level of 80 to 90 per cent and it's for every 18 days.Hj Bakar is also keeping abreast with the latest trends in poultry, predicting a small increase in local appetite for turkey, especially amongst non-Muslims during festive seasons.With a slaughterhouse on site, Hj Bakar sells about 100 fresh turkeys a year – mostly directly to customers for $30 to $50 – and he'll keep close tabs on local demand to be able to boost his rafter further.Looking back on his entrepreneurial journey, the 62-yearold acknowledges that capital and expertise are barriers to entering agriculture commercially. So he's now mentoring other young agriculture businesses, building a framework where they can buy chicks from him to raise, and have the option of selling the produce back to BHB Enterprise at a ﬁxed rate. I m currently doing a trial run with a few people. Hopefully in some small way it helps (those struggling with employment),” said Hj Bakar,I'll keep you posted once it's up and running and you can come see it for yourself,” he adds as we ﬁnish our interview. “Until then just wait for the good news.

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ARE EGGS GOOD OR BAD FOR YOU ? ROSS CUSTOMERS NEW RESEARCH REKINDLES DEBATE EXPLORE LATEST BROILER AND BREEDER TOPICS

he latest U.S. research on eggs won’t go over easy for those who can’t eat breakfast without them. Adults who ate about 1 ½ eggs daily had a slightly higher risk of heart disease than those who ate no eggs. The study showed the more eggs, the greater the risk. The chances of dying early were also elevated. The researchers say the culprit is cholesterol, found in egg yolks and other foods, including shellﬁsh, dairy products and red meat. The study focused on eggs because they’re among the most commonly eaten cholesterol-rich foods. They can still be part of a healthy diet, but in smaller quantities than many Americans have gotten used to, the researchers say. U.S. dietary guidelines that eased limits on cholesterol have helped eggs make a comeback.The study has limitations and contradicts recent research, but is likely to rekindle the long-standing debate about eggs. The new results were published online Friday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Eggs are a leading source of dietary cholesterol, which once was thought to be strongly related to blood cholesterol levels and heart disease. Older studies suggesting that link led to nutrition guidelines almost a decade ago that recommended consuming no 36

more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol daily; one egg contains about 186 milligrams. Newer research questioned that relationship, ﬁnding that saturated fats contribute more to unhealthy levels of blood cholesterol that can lead to hear t problems. The latest U.S. government nutrition guidelines, from 2 0 1 5 , re m o v e d t h e s t r i c t d a i l y cholesterol limit. While eating as little cholesterol as possible is still advised, the recommendations say eggs can still be part of a healthy diet, as a good source of protein, along with lean meat, poultry, beans and nuts. Nutrition experts say the new study is unlikely to change that advice. Dr. Frank Hu of Harvard University noted that most previous studies have shown that eating a few eggs weekly is not linked with risks for heart disease in generally healthy people. I don’t think that this study would change general healthy eating guidelines” that emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans and limiting processed meats and sugar, Hu said. Eggs, a breakfast staple for many, can be included but other options should also be considered, “like whole grain toast with nut butter, fresh fruits, and yogurt,” He said.Dr. Rosalind Coleman, a professor of nutrition and pediatrics at the University of North Carolina, offered broader advice. The main message for the public is not to select a single type of food as ‘bad’ or ‘good’ but to evaluate your total diet in terms of variety and amount. I’m sorry if it seems like a boring recommendation,” she added, but for most people, the most important diet advice “should be to maintain a healthy weight, to exercise, and to get an adequate amount of sleep.

uring the meeting, customers engaged with specialists from both Aviagen and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). Ana Barroeta, Ph.D., a veterinarian from UAB, discussed with them the influence of fat quality on poultry feed, while Natalia Majó, Ph.D., a UAB veterinarian, shared her expertise on e m e rg i n g d i s e a s e s . Av i a g e n S AU representatives presented a range of practical and relevant information, and customers participated in lively customer discussions on lighting in broiler and breeder housing.The event gave us the opportunity to update our customers about our new hatchery and Grand Parent facilities. The meeting is part of the support services that Aviagen SAU is giving to its customer in Spain, Portugal and Morocco,” commented Sergio Illan, Business Manager. Aviagen® is a global poultry breeding company that develops pedigree lines for the production of commercial broiler chickens under the Arbor Acres®, Indian River®, and Ross® brand names. The Rowan Range® and Specialty Males®are specialty breeding stock from Aviagen that offer greater flexibility for customers to meet specific or niche market requirements. The company is based in Huntsville, Alabama, USA with a number of wholly-owned operations across the United Kingdom, Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S., and joint ventures in Asia. Aviagen employs more than 4,600 people and has a distribution network serving customers in more than 100 countries.

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he food safety authority of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) announced Monday to suspend the import of poultry products from Denmark's southern Middelfart Municipality.The Center for Food Safety (CFS) of the Hong Kong SAR government's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said in view of a notification from the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) about an outbreak of low pathogenic H7 avian influenza in Middelfart Municipality, it has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products, including poultry eggs, from the area with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.A CFS spokesman said Hong Kong imported about 1,340 tons of frozen poultry meat and about 1.56 million poultr y eggs from Denmark last year.The CFS has contacted the Danish authorities over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the OIE on avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said. 38

ffordable feed is a hurdle to production in many African nations, but insect meal is a promising solution to this growing problem, In many sub-Saharan African countries, the poultry and fish industries are among the fastest-growing a g r i b u s i n e s s e s . H o w e v e r, p o o r availability and the low quality of feed, combined with the high cost of soybeans and cereals used as feed ingredients, are severely constraining growth in the sector. This situation is reflected globally, where the cost of feed ingredients has doubled in the last five years.In looking for a sustainable solution to this challenge, a priority is to identify alternative sources of protein, the most expensive element in commercial feeds. Insect protein is one option. In West and Central Africa, researchers have documented the use of termites, house flies, and cockroaches in poultry feed, but little research has been done in Eastern Africa on the use of insects as an alternative protein source for livestock.

POULTRY QUARTERLY: CHINA AND TRADE RESTRICTIONS KEY DRIVERS FOR AN IMPROVING BUT VOLATILE GLOBAL OUTLOOK

rade conditions are gradually improving for global poultr y thanks to rising global demand – especially from China, which is expected to face a protein shortage this year, as can be read in the latest RaboResearch Poultr y Quar terly report.In recent quarters, the global poultry market has gone through one of the most volatile periods in many years, due to a combination of factors, including trade and disease restrictions, along with the impact of the USChinese trade war. Production was at an exceptionally high level in many markets, including the US, the EU, and Thailand. Meanwhile, demand dropped because of a general market slowdown and constraints on access to international markets following trade restrictions. This resulted in a period of falling poultry prices between Q2 and Q4 2018.However," according to NanDirk Mulder, senior animal protein analyst, "the outlook is changing, Rabobank is gradually becoming more optimistic that the market has reached a turning point, with global price levels starting to trend up – especially since global trade conditions have started to improve.

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DEFRA CALLS FOR ANIMAL INCREASED EGG NUMBERS AND ANIMAL PRODUCT IN NEXT GENERATION W-36 IMPORTERS TO REGISTER ON NEW UK GOVERNMENT IMPORT SYSTEM

he IPAFFS system, which will replicate the EU Trade Control and Exper t System (TRACES) process currently used by importers to notify authorities of impor ts of animal products, and high-risk food and feed from non-EU countries as part of the public beta testing phase. First-time users should register via the GOV.UK start page here. Our IPAFFS user guidance on gov.uk has been updated to explain the registration process and helpful ‘how to’ videos published on You Tube – video for registering on IPAFFS as a limited company, as a sole trader, and adding additional users.The overarching animal imports guidance has also been updated on how to import from the EU after exit with a downloadable import notiﬁcation form for EU to UK imports now available. Authors are requested to send your valuable articles for publication in

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he Hy-Line W-36 has been and continues to be the bird of choice for producers around the world who need a highly efficient white egg layer with dependable production. To meet increased global demand, the newest generation of W-36 now entering the commercial market has improved persistency - an increase of 2 henhoused eggs to 60 weeks and 6 henhoused eggs to 90 weeks over the previous generation. The improved persistency comes while maintaining the characteristic world-leading feed conversion, best-inclass livability, and highest percent solids, which is highly valued by egg breakers.The current W36 commercial generation in the field is yielding a higher rate of genetic gain in the most important characteristics over previous generations, as the benefits of the new accelerated genetic advancement program implemented two years ago are being realised.Genetic progress is achieved over time on a continual basis, as the next generations flow from the pedigree birds to grandparent, parent stock and commercial farms. The team of Hy-Line geneticists is committed to attaining continual genetic improvement for continued success for Hy-Line customers.

INDUSTRY AND WELFARE GROUPS CONCERNED THAT BATTERY CAGES COULD RETURN TO BRITAIN

ndustr y and welfare groups question the UK government's commitment to animal welfare and fear that battery cages could be back in a for tnight. Compassion in World Farming, the RSPCA and The British Egg Industry Council have reacted angrily to the Government’s refusal to add eggs and egg products to the list of foods protected by tariffs in the event of a nodeal Brexit. Despite the Parliamentary vote that the UK will not leave the EU without a deal, legally that is still a possibility regardless of any extension to 29 March being granted. BEIC Chairman Andrew Joret, said: “The Government is trampling over all the good work the industry has done to raise animal welfare standards. In a few weeks’ time, consumers could be eating products made with eggs from hens housed in barren battery cages. This is not scaremongering but a real risk. This is extremely damaging for animal welfare and a serious breach of trust by a Government which seems to have lost its way on hen welfare. In an open letter to Michael Gove, the animal welfare groups and the BEIC have called on the Government to reconsider its stance before it’s too late.

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COBB AND ONE EGG GET MORE EGGS TO MORE KIDS

roject expands to ﬁght malnutrition in Nepal, Honduras and Ethiopia Continuing their mission to increase the availability of animal protein to children around the world at risk of malnutrition, Cobb-Vantress and One Egg recently launched new chapters in Nepal, Honduras and Ethiopia. Participating children receive one egg a day several days a week, greatly increasing animal protein consumption, which is essential for proper growth and development. Protein malnutrition affects nearly 150 million children around the world, and eggs contain 18 different types of protein and nine different vitamins. One Egg and Cobb work together with communities to establish small, sustainable poultr y operations. Families raise the chickens that lay the eggs, add to the local economy and provide jobs in the community. The objective is to empower the local community and increase the amount of animal protein in the diets of children. Cobb supplies technical assistance and trains participants in animal husbandry, poultry housing design, ﬂock

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management, egg production, marketing, sales, business management and more. The improved nutrition gained by adding eggs to the diet of children in these countries can lead to lifelong beneﬁts for those at risk of impaired growth and development due to lack of animal protein. Adequate amounts of animal protein support stronger mental development, better physical health and higher IQs. Additionally, protein provision tends to support higher attendance rates at school and increased community participation. According to the US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, proteins are one of the most important macronutrients in the diet because they provide both essential amino acids and are a source of energy. Micronutrients — the vitamins and minerals we receive from the food we eat — are also critical to physical and cognitive development. Nutrition is particularly important during early childhood, which is why One Egg programs target preschool children ages three to ﬁve. I continue to be

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extremely proud of the contributions Cobb is making with One Egg. As a company, Cobb values and understands the impact we're making for children,” said Dave Juenger, senior adviser of support services at Cobb. “As an industry leader, Cobb has the skill set and ability to provide small, local farming operations with the technical assistance needed to help them become self-sufﬁcient. Not only does this have an economic impact but it also provides an essential animal protein source to rural communities, especially the children. I believe our efforts and commitment can create positive change that lasts for generations.

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Caramelized Baked Chicken Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings Ÿ 2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup honey

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until sauce is caramelized.

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