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From the Editor’s Desk Chick Care Needs Today OUR TEAM Vishal Rai Gupta Managing Director vishal@pixie.co.in Bhavana Gupta Editor-in-Chief editor.pcsl@gmail.com
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This is the time of year when chickens will need more special attention. Chickens have a much higher Body temperature than you. The average body temperature for a chicken normally will run at 102-103 degrees F. Their heart rate is normally 280-315 beats per minute. Another fact is a rooster will take around 18-20 breaths per minute while a hens is 30-35 breaths per minute. Heat can create more problems to chickens than cold weather. It's easy to see they are insulated rather well with many feathers. Chickens fluff up their feathers as many birds will do which trap air between the layers which keep air in as insulation in cold weather in warmer weather they seek out shade. You will notice them lay down and spread their wings and bodies out cool down the main way a chicken cools itself though is drinking plenty of cold water. This is the time to have additional amounts of water available for you chickens. Try keeping extra pails of water available for you flock both in the coop and outside as well. Having more than one source of water for chickens also help in preventing fights between them over who gets to drink first make sure the water is clean and fresh the best rule to live by is replacing the water daily so it always fresh and cool. Chickens will drink more water if it is cool rather than warm. During hot weather algae is more likely to grow so remember to clean out the water bowls more often too. In extreme heat is extra important to provide plenty of ventilation inside the coop all window should be open for air circulation thick bedding such as pine shavings can be a heat absorber and should be used more sparingly having only an inch or so in thickness, if you have electric in the coop providing a fan will help in circulation air flow. Having constant air flow is a must. Roof vents will help in removing trapped heat around the ceiling look for signs of mold in the coop if using straw or hay. Overcrowding increases heat provides plenty of rooms for your chickens to move freely provide shade in as many areas as possible try not disturbing your chickens in the middle of the day. They need to do their own thing and rest when they can. At this time you want to keep stress levels down as low as possible. Let them do their own thing avoid picking them up which will increase their body temperature. Only monitor them during hot weather for signs of excess heat stress.
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Strategies to Combat Heat Stress in Poultry Production Ramya K 08
Diformates: A most suitable replacement for antibiotics Anant Deshpande* and Christian Luckstadt 14
Tips to Improve Broiler Feed Efficiency Dr. Kiran Kumar
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Selection of Mycotoxin binder Dr. Yogesh Paharia
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Strategies to Combat Heat Stress in Poultryproduction Ramya.K, and Sankar.P Assistant Professor, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu Veterinary Animal Sciences University, Chennai,
Ramya K
Hot weather can have a severe impact on poultry performance. Production efficiency can be affected long before the temperature reaches a level at w h i c h s u r v i va l b e c o m e s a concern. In general the ideal temperature for optimum poultry production is 18.3 23.8°C.Heat stress begins when the ambient temperature climbs above 26.6°C and is readily apparent above 29.4°C. Birds like mammals are homoeothermic and maintain a relatively constant deep body temperature 41.7°C. The thermoregulatory mechanism in birds is effective only upon the ambient temperature within certain limits (18-28°C). Beyond this bird cannot adjust well. The upper lethal temperature in birds is about 47° C, this is called thermo neutral or zone of comfort during which birds do not change their behaviour or signs of discomfort and use minimum amount of metabolic energy to maintain homoeothermic range 08
of body temperature. Within the thermo neutral zone, body temperature is maintained by the thermal equation (heat production=heat loss).When a bird begins to pant, physiological changes have already started within its body to dissipate excess heat. Even before the bird reaches this point, measures to help birds remain comfortable will help maintain optimum growth rates, hatchability, egg size, egg shell quality, and egg production. Impact of Heat Stress in Poultry The heat stressed birdshave difficulty in achieving balance between body heat production and body heat loss. When environmental temperature exceeds 35° C, bird is likely to experience heat stress. In order to maintain the body heat balance, the birds will try adapt either or both the mechanisms. Firstly, in an effect to maintain body temperature birds rely on losing heat from blood vessels near surface of skin by process called nonevaporative cooling. However, this mechanism is only effective when ambient temperature is lower than bird's body temperature.
S e c o n d l y, i f t h e a m b i e n t temperature increases beyond bird's thermo neutral zone, nonevaporative cooling becomes ineffective. At these higher temperatures, bird relies on panting / evaporative cooling as mechanism for controlling body temperature. Panting is an effective but energy expensive way for the bird to control body temperature and typically results in lower feed intake and growth as well as reduced feed efficiency between 20-30° C.Feed intakes is reduced by 1-1.5% for 1° C rise in temperature and by 5% above 32°C. There will be increased water intake to offset water loss but situation is complicated by the body's ability to retain water is reduced as the evaporative cooling process escalates. During high ambient temperatures, the birds increase panting up to 10 times from a normal rate of 25 breathes/min to 250 breathes/min.This leads to an excessive loss of carbon dioxide resulting in raised blood plasma bicarbonate levels and increased blood pH. The bird attempts to correct blood pH by excreting bicarbonates through urine. Bicarbonates are negatively charged ions that must be coupled with positively charged ions such as potassium to be excreted in urine. However, as potassium is Poultry Planner | Vol. 22 | No.05 | July - 2020
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Article important to maintain intracellular water balance, a loss of potassium ions in urine reduces theability to maintain this water balance. Consequently, while birds do compensate for water losses associated with panting by consuming more water, its retention in the body cells is limited by simultaneous loss of electrolytes such as potassium in urine. Consequent to the distress, the birds will be experiencing reduced disease resistance leading to outbreak of infectious dis eas es caus ed by E.coli, Mycoplasma etc.,and also non infectious diseases like gout, fluid imbalance due to diarrhoea and bicarbonate and potassium loss etc., Spotting Heat Stress in Poultry The symptoms of one or more of the following are a clear indication for heat stress: Ÿ Panting/rapid respiration Ÿ Increased intake of water Ÿ Increase in body temperature Ÿ Reduced appetite. Ÿ Reduced feed efficiency Ÿ Less body weight gain in
broilers Ÿ Reduction of egg production Ÿ Poor egg shell quality Ÿ Death
During post mor tem, the following observations could be made such as: Ÿ Dehydrated carcass 10
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Ÿ Mucoid exudates in mouth
and nostrils Ÿ Pale/cyanotic combs Ÿ Pale breast muscles Ÿ Congestion of liver, spleen,
kidney and lungs. Ÿ Fluid contents in intestines. Ÿ Rapid decomposition of carcass
Strategies to combat heat Stress in Poultry:
wind chill effect which will cool birds even without drop in the house temperature. ü Use sprinklers on the top or
inside shed. ü S h e d
design and construction should not allow direct sunlight on birds.
ü Thatching of roof with paddy
straw or sugar cane leaves will reduce temperature inside the shed.
Heat stress can be effectively managed byfollowing management practices like:
ü The roof should be painted
Ÿ Housing
ü Shades from tall trees and
ü Orientation of the poultry
shed: East – West to minimize solar heating and direct access to sunlight. ü Poultry houses in tropics
s h o u l d h a ve g o o d ro of insulation (if possible, with false roof to reduce the conduction of heat) with suppor t of foggers and cooler systems. ü In open sided houses, width
of house will be a limiting factor so keep the optimum width (24-32 ft) based on temperature, humidity and wind velocity, type of house and nature of bird for effective cross ventilation. ü For birds kept in cages, the
centre height of building should be a minimum of 14 feet. ü Increased air movement over
the birds by cooler fans/exhaust to produce a
with white to reflect light. plantation around the sheds can reduce the radiant heat. The plantation of trees should be such that trees will be leafy during summer and bald during winter. ü Roof overhangs should be
sufficient (3-5 ft) to protect the birds from strong sunrays. ü Overcrowding of birds should
be avoided ü 10% extra floor space should
be provided in summer. ü The house should be situated
away from other buildings in o rd e r t o f a c i l i t a t e f re e movement of air. ü High altitude of roof is
ordinarily 2.6 to 3.3 m from foundation to the roof line to provide maximum ventilation. Ÿ Water
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Article heat stress during summer. Birds consume 3-4 times more water during summer. Even a slight shortfall of water can lead to heat stroke and mortality. Normally feed and water consumption ratio is 1:2 but w h e n t e m p e r a t u re s h o o t s beyond 35°C, this ratio may increase up to 1:4 or more. ü Ensure supply of plenty of
clean and cool water (1521°C) during summer months.
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ü A d j u s t t h e a m o u n t s of
ü Vitamin C supplementation
medications and volumes of water used for water vaccination to reflect the increase water consumption of the flock during hot weather.
at the rate of 200-500 gm /ton feed is will be beneficial to maintain integrity of blood vessels.
ü Do not withhold drinking
water from the flock when vaccine is provided through drinking water. Ÿ Feed Management ü Feed consumption is reduced
control infections through water.
considerably during summer leading to reduced body weight, egg production and shell quality.
ü Provide cool water and
ü Increase the frequency of
ü U s e w a te r s a n i t i z e r s to
electrolytes on their arrival to farm before offering feed to avoid dehydration af ter transportation for day old chicks. ü Cover water tanks with wet
gunny bags to avoid direct exposure to sun. ü Increase number of waterers
by 25%. ü Increase frequency of
watering. ü In case of nipple drinkers,
insulate nipple pipe with wet gunny cloth. ü Provide electrolyte
supplements in water during hot hours. ü Addition of 0.25% of salt to
drinking water increases water consumption.
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feeding. ü Do not offer feed during day
time in broilers. ü Cer tain changes in feed
ü Pelleted feeding is beneficial
where low energy fiber diets are used ü Add soda-bicarbonate @
0.1% for improvement of shell quality. ü Since hot humid climate
favors growth of moulds/ fungi in feed, so constant use of anti-fungal is recommended. ü The diet should be balanced
with limiting amino-acids, methionine and lysine which will give better results. Ÿ General ü Thick and wet litter produce/
feed to compensate for reduced feed intake.
generates more heat. Therefore, during summer, the litter thickness must not be more than 6cm.
ü Energy content of feed
ü Shif ting, transpor tation,
formulations are necessary. ü Increase nutrient density of
should be reduced. Crude protein content should not be increased ü 20-30% extra vitamins and
trace minerals should be added to feed. ü Available phosphorus content
of feed should be increased. ü Addition of 0.48 percent
potassium chloride to water lowered heat stress in layers.
de-beaking and vaccination should be done during night or cool hours of the day. ü Birds severely heat stressed
may be dipped in cold water for 2-3 minutes keeping their neck and head above water level. ü Use of paint, white lime etc.,
practically reduces the shed temperature up to 2°C r
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Diformates: A most suitable replacement for antibiotics
Anant Deshpande* and Christian Luckstadt *ADDCON Asia Ltd. India anant.deshpande@addcon.com
Introduction Discovery of antibiotics is one of the greatest benefits to mankind. Millions of lives have been saved across the world ever since the use of antibiotics came into practice. Initially the use of antibiotics was restricted only to humans, until the practice of intensive farming came into existence in the 1950'S and their routine use in animals for prophylactic purposes began. In 1963, the emergence of the first resistant bacteria was described (Watanabe et al., 1963). In 1969 a committee of government experts in the UK concluded that the use of antibiotics in animals had contributed to antibiotic resistance in humans. In 1975, further UK research linked the prolonged use of antibiotics to shedding of Salmonella typhimurium and its development of resistance to: Virginiamycin, Bacitracin, Flavomycin, Nitrovin, Tylosin, Sulphaquinoxaline, Ampicillin, Chloramphenicol and many more antibiotics. These resistant bacteria proliferate in the animal and are transmitted to other animals. 14
Transfer of the bacteria from animal to human is possible through many routes. Humans can also get infected by eating meat from animals with resistant bacteria. In 2015, antibiotic-resistant pathogens were estimated to cause over 50,000 deaths a year in Europe and the USA. The toll is projected to rise to 10 million deaths per year worldwide by 2050 (O'Neill et al., 2016). Sensing trouble, some countries have already imposed a ban on the use of prophylactic antibiotics in livestock feed and many more are in the process. However, without the use of antibiotics in animal farming, the productivity of the animal is compromised and hence there is an absolute necessity to look into suitable replacements. The following review deals with the use of effective replacements to antibiotics in the form of diformates - the double salts of formic acid; phytogenic compounds and their efficacy against bacterial pathogens. Available data show that these substitutes not only effectively control pathogenic bacteria but also improve productivity far more effectively than antibiotics. Review
prophylactic use of antibiotics in animal farming is well deserved, however, looking at the bacterial challenges in the animal farming, it is imperative to have some kind of a tool to control the bacterial infections and improve the performance of the farmed animal. Organic acids are looked upon as the most promising alternative to the antibiotics (Papatsiros and Billinis, 2012), as in addition to its antimicrobial property, organic acids provide many extra benefits such as improving the intestinal health, optimising the intestinal pH and thereby improving the nutrient digestibility. Organic acid controls the development and growth of mold and bacteria by the virtue of its inherent antimicrobial property and are in use as a preservative in food industry since ages. Since half-a-century they also have been used in the animal industry, much of it to control the mold and bacteria in the feed, in order to improve the hygiene of the feed and thereby to improve the performance of the animal. The current article focuses more on to the role and advantages of organic acid in the control of pathogenic bacteria in the gastro-intestinaltract (GIT) of chicken/swine.
Overuse of antibiotics, the development of resistant bacteria and its ill effects on the human population eventually leading to the ban on prophylactic use of antibiotics in animal farming, is currently the hottest topic of discussion everywhere. The ban on
The antimicrobial mode of action of organic acid is explained as a twoway action; one is the bacteriostatic effect by the dissociated molecule of organic acid, which inhibits the g r o w t h of m i c r o b e s d u e t o lowering of the pH in its surrounding area and the other is Poultry Planner | Vol. 22 | No.05 | July - 2020
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Article bactericidal action by undissociated molecule of organic acid which occurs when the organic acid molecule penetrates through the cell wall of the gram-negative bacteria and then dissociates inside the bacteria altering the pH in the bacterial cytoplasm. Though this mode of action is well documented by various scientists, the information on the various other aspects of organic acids which influence its efficacy is not so widely disseminated up to the end user, leading to the inaccurate use of organic acids, subsequently resulting into the inconsistency in the results as compared to the antibiotics. Knowing that the pH in the GIT of the animal is different in different areas and that the pathogenic bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella spp. thrive and multiply in the lower GIT where the pH is favourable for their growth, the efficacy of the organic acids to control the bacteria depends on various factors such as the type and the form of organic acids used, the concentration and amount of acid reaching to the small intestine and the method of application. Though there are many organic acids available, each has a specific molecular structure and varied efficacy and a different MIC (Minimum Inhibitory C o n c e n t r a t i o n ) f o r d i f f e re n t bacteria. Formic acid has the strongest antibacterial activity as compared to the other acids and has the lowest MIC compared to other acids (Table 1; Strauss and Hayler, 2001). 16
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Ta b l e 1 : M i n i m a l i n h i b i t o r y concentration (MIC) of formic acid (modified after Strauss and Hayler, 2001)
It has been seen that the liquid acids have very little or no role when the focus is the control of pathogenic bacteria in the lower gut, as more than 90-95% acid gets digested before reaching the small intestine. It has been seen in such a study, that only 5.5% of the formic acid reaches to the small intestine when used at a dosage of 0.5% liquid formic acid (85% active ingredient) in compound feed (Kirsch 2010). Similar results were observed earlier by Maribo et al. (2000) when the authors only detected 4.4% of active ingredients in the small intestine by using a dosage of 0.7% liquid formic acid in the diet. Moreover, the liquid acids are corrosive so it is not practical to use these acids as such. All pure liquid organic acids are corrosive products. Even if these liquid acids are sprayed on a carrier, the product can remain corrosive.
referred to as single salts, as it has one molecule of mineral and one molecule of acid in its structure, seemed to be a good option to add active ingredients in a solid and non-corrosive form, it also helps in reducing the buffering capacity of the compound feed. Studies have shown that organic acid salts led to lower E. coli counts in the ileum and higher Lactobacillus counts in the colon of piglets (Bosi et al. 1999) Although no much data is available on the amount of acid reaching to the small intestine when used in the form of single salts, quite encouraging data is available on the diformates- the double salt of formic acid (one molecule of mineral and two molecules of formic acid), which shows about 85% of the formic acid enters the small intestine when used in diformate form (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Recovery of diformate in the GIT (after Mroz et al., 2000) As the amount of formic acid reaching the small intestine (SI) is quite high, one can see well documented results with diformates at much lesser dosage as compared to the single salts. Figure 2: Effect of sodium diformate
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Article (traded as Acidomix DF +) on gut microflora in poultry (after Lückstädt and Theobald, 2009) The availability of higher amounts of active ingredients in the gut will have an influence on the overall gut microflora. Such a study showed (Figure 2) that the number of pathogenic bacteria has been lowered by about 99% whereas the number of beneficial bacteria is improved by one log (Lückstädt and Theobald, 2009). Tests against intestinal pathogens, including Salmonella, have shown that diformates have significant antimicrobial activity in broiler c h i c ke n s ( Ta b l e 2 ) . Ke e p i n g bacterial pathogens under control reduced the probability of causing a disease outbreak. Table 2: Salmonella profile (in % positive) in naturally contaminated broiler in Spain fed with or without sodium diformate (NDF) – after Lückstädt and Theobald, 2009
In further studies with 0.3% of sodium diformate, carried out at a university in Taiwan, the positive effects on pH in the upper GIT and the improvement in digestibility of protein and fat were seen (Table 3). Table 3: pH-values and digestibility coefficients in broiler fed with or without sodium diformate (NDF) till
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35 days (after Lückstädt and Mellor, 2013) A subsequent trial in the Ukraine, with the addition of 0.2% / 0.1% kg of sodium diformate showed an improvement of 6% in the average daily weight gain against a positive control consisting of an acid blend on carrier with the same dosages, while the FCR was improved by m o r e t h a n 5 % ( Ta b l e 4 ) . Furthermore, this NDF-inclusion reduced the mortality by more than 21%. Finally, the productivity index (EBI) was increased by almost 13%, thus leading to a more cost-effective production. Table 4: Sodium diformate vs. positive control in commercial broiler in the Ukraine (2013)
Though it has been well established that the diformates by the vir tue of high formic acid content and with an ability to reach the small intestine in maximum concentration, exhibits excellent antibacterial and growth promoting results, the fact remains that the organic acids are more efficient in controlling the Gram-negative bacteria and show limited activity on the Grampositive pathogenic bacteria. In order to have a true antibiotic replacement agent,
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the combination of diformates with some other sustainable resources which show efficient antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria would be of great advantage. Work on such 3rd generation acidifier is currently carried out. The data available on the combination of diformates with the plant extracts (traded as Formi Alpha), containing different alkaloids (which show excellent activity against the Gram-positive pathogenic bacteria) are quite encouraging. From a trial done in Germany in 2015 it was seen that the combination of diformates with the plant alkaloids can, next to the regular impact of diformates on performance and digestibility, considerably reduce Streptococci spp. incidences – and have therefore also a demonstratred impact against Gram-positive bacteria. Futhermore, data are available which show a positive impact on intestinal health, in such a form that the lesion score caused by Clostridia infection is significantly improved. This and some more data that is available until now, assures that the antibiotics can be definitely replaced with safe and sustainable alternatives for prophylactic use. Such sustainable products will be helpful in improving the per formance of the animals with no disadvantage to r mankind and environment. Poultry Planner | Vol. 22 | No.05 | July - 2020
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Tips to Improve Broiler Feed Efficiency Dr Kiran Kumar Korla, Regional sales manager - Vetphage Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Improved broiler feed efficiency is linked to improved profitability. The way to improve the productivity index is by balancing the ratio between energy needed and amino acids, and by improving the feed digestibility by different means. However, there are ways to improve the efficiency even after it is delivered to the farm. Let us take a look at some ways in which you can make the most out of your broiler feed: Ÿ
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Avoid silo hot spots – Mold consume valuable nutrients and also produce mycotoxins. If the broiler feed is moldy, it is unpalatable at best and toxic at worst. In a lot of cases, feed is dumped into dirty silos. In warm and humid climates, mold grows easily, and it is not uncommon to find patches of moldy feed stuck to the silo surface. Adding a mold inhibitor and mycotoxin binder to the feed is not enough. You must inspect and clean the silos periodically. The dosage rates that are usually recommended for mycotoxins do not take this into account, and it is an issue that can be quite serious if left unchecked. Use feeders properly– Feeder management is essential to minimizing feed wastage. In the case of both straight and round feeders, feed wastage can be prevented by using the feeder with a lip and ensuring that the feeder is not more than half filled. Make sure you hang the feeder at the level of the birds' backs, and it is at least 7 cms deep. Clean them regularly and make sure that the bird capacity is just right. This will ensure that feed consumption is neither a fight to eat nor a chance to beat boredom. One
way to maximize feed efficiency is to make sure that the drinkers are placed close to the feeders so that there is no spoilage. Ÿ
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Use the right lighting – Keeping the lights on is not good for feed digestibility. If the lighting is constant, the birds overconsume feed, which in turn increases the feed passage rate. Since birds are usually fed at their maximum genetic potential, the extra feed they end up consuming does not interact with the digestive enzymes and this reduces the feed digestibility. In contrast, an alternate lighting system, where the birds are exposed to one hour of light followed by three hours of darkness gave them a chance to digest the feed during the resting period, also improving the feed efficiency by curtailing their movement. The only catch in this system is you need enough feeding spaces for all the birds to eat at the same time, which requires careful pre-placement of feeders. Make sure the body weight is market friendly – If you want your birds to attain a certain market weight or market age, you should follow your contracting partners' guidelines. If you are going to sell your birds on the open market, then you need to keep in mind that the efficiency of the feed gets worse as they age. This is on account of the fact that they have to maintain a greater body mass every day, and this requires both amino acids and energy. So finding the minimum acceptable weight will also minimize the feed efficiency. Although the market rates keep fluctuating, it falls
anywhere between 1100 and 1200 grams. It goes without saying that this does not ensure maximum profitability and other parameters, such as cost per kg of weight gained, and weight gain per floor surface, should also be consulted. Ÿ
Keep your birds healthy – Although this is also obvious, it is worth mentioning. Sick birds are usually kept in isolation, but what most poultry farmers forget to pay attention to is cases of subclinical diseases. They usually go unnoticed and steal the performance by causing malabsorption and diverting energy to the immune response instead of growth. On top of that, they might even break down the muscle proteins, which reduces the body weight and brings down the feed efficiency. Subclinical coccidiosis is one of the most common causes of performance loss in broilers. Poultry producers must monitor the coccidiosis status of their flocks throughout the growth cycle and collect sequential fecal samples, which should be tested for oocyst counts per gram of faeces. Successful programmes to maximize broiler productivity must include a coccidiosis control strategy that should be formulated after discussion with a poultry veterinarian.
Not all of the aforementioned pointers are applicable to every poultry farm, but by taking at least one into consideration, breeders can improve their feed efficiency and this translates to increased profitability, which is something breeders across the country need to recover from the sales loss due to the pandemic. r Poultry Planner | Vol. 22 | No.05 | July - 2020
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Selection of Mycotoxin binder Mycotoxins are small and stable metabolites produced by fungi which can contaminate a wide variety of crops. The contamination of food and feed by mycotoxins is a global safety issue due to their adverse effects on human and animal health.. To o l s t o d e c r e a s e m y c o t o x i n bioavailability A wide range of products is available in the market to counteract the negative effects of mycotoxins in the livestock industry. These products range from single mycotoxin adsorbing agents to more complete and elaborate products. One common point between these products is, at least, their capacity to ‘adsorb’ or ‘bind’ mycotoxins, in order to decrease mycotoxin bioavailability within the anim als and to reduce their absorption in the systemic circulation. Objective and reliable criteria to select products Over the past few years, there has been an increasing knowledge on mycotoxins pathogenic potential (co-contamination, impact on animal health and productivity, interaction in gut). In the meantime, the abundance of available products on the market, with variable physicochemical and biological proper ties, brings complexity and sometimes confusion for the selection of products. It appeared necessary to find objective and reliable criteria to select products with the best potential to limit mycotoxins effects on animals. After years of research on the subject, Mix science highlighted five key criteria to evaluate the efficacy of the products: 1. Adsorption capacity towards a wide range of mycotoxins, in various pH conditions 2. Adsorption capacity towards other toxins 3. Specificity
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4. Velocity 5. Strict control plan of products. These criteria are mainly based on in vitro analysis, which are powerful tools to screen products before in vivo studies. Adsorption capacity toward a mycotoxin Toxin binding capacities can differ significantly between one product to another, due to the complex and diverse structure of adsorbing materials and the variety between the different mycotoxins. Aflatoxins have received much attention due to their frequent occurrence in agricultural commodities and health issues in a wide variety of animals. However, the occurrence and negative impact of various other mycotoxins and the reality of co-contamination strengthen the consideration that a product should bind a wide number of mycotoxins. Moreover, the conditions of the action site of the product are important to consider. For example, pH values vary greatly along the digestive tract of animals, from acidic conditions (pH 3 or 4) to more basics ones (pH 6 or 7). Binding capacities of products may be influenced by pH changes, leading to the risk that the toxins are adsorbed at one part but released at another part of the digestive tract. The percentage binding of AF, OA and T2 b y b i n d e r, e i t h e r s i n g l y o r i n combination differences were noted in binding of different mycotoxins among the different dietary treatments. In diets containing the individual toxins, a significantly higher binding of AF was recorded when compared with that of T-2 a n d OA . At p H 4 . 5 , t h e h i g h e s t percentage binding of mycotoxins was noticed for AF (90.68%), whereas the lowest binding ability was recorded for OA (61.73%). Results also indicate that at
the pH of 4.5 in the combined treatments, the highest binding ability was noticed for AF+OA (62.30%) when compared with AF+OA+T-2 (5.33%). At pH 6.5, highest binding percentage of mycotoxins was recorded for AF ( 9 4 . 7 1 % ) ; w h i l e o n t h e c o n t r a r y, treatment with OA provided the lowest binding percentage of 63.13%. In diets containing the combined treatments with pH of 6.5, the binding ability for AF+OA (65.80%) was much higher when compared to that of AF+OA+T-2 (6.26%) Adsorption capacity toward other toxins Some products have also demonstrated the capacity to bind more than toxins produced by fungi, which may help the animal to fight against various stress occurred in their environment. Bacterial toxins, which can be involved in various diseases such as colibacillosis, necrotic enteritis in poultry or neonatal diarrhoea in piglets, may also be bound by some products. This is interesting in a context of bacterial resistance because the targets are the metabolites of the bacteria and not the bacteria themselves. It is also recommended to test these compounds (endo and exotoxins), in order to provide maximum protection to animals. The diatomaceous earth is a powerful natural adsorbent and it might adsorb the toxins effectively through their polar ends of toxin (Gowda et al., 2008)
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Article Specificity One objection to the use of toxin binders is their potential side effects on feed components. It is true that some materials have been reported to be relatively unspecific adsorbents which may adsorb essential nutrients. As an example, activated charcoal demonstrated adsorption capacity toward a broad range of mycotoxins in vitro, but also toward some vitamins and minerals. It is recommended to verify that the in vitro adsorption of macro and micro-elements of the product is minimal before selecting it. Respective adsorption percentages of vitamin B6 and phosphorus were less than 5% and 0% for the commercial product and 40% and 2% for activated charcoal A study aiming at evaluating the binding properties of a commercial product (ToxicareAdvance ) and activated c h a rc oa l t o w a rd v i t a m i n B 6 a n d phosphorus at pH 7, used a vitamin and minerals model. Respective adsorption percentages of vitamin B6 and phosphorus were less than 5% and 0% for the commercial product and 40% and 2% for activated charcoal. Toxicare Advance showed minimal risk of interaction with impor tant elements from feed, conversely to activated charcoal. Curcumin induces drug metabolizing enzymes like gluthathione-s-transferase and induction of enzymes results in efficient detoxification of cytotoxic or carcinogenic compounds (Shalini and Srinivas, 1987; Soni et al., 1992.curcumin removes free radicals by producing a stable radical and thus its molecules that act as shuttle of scavengers for these radicals (Fanelli et al., 1985). This effect may be influenced in part by the nature of functional atomic groups present on the mycotoxin molecule. The other commonly used binding agents such as aluminosilicates, activated charcoal, bentonite, mannnanoligosaccharide etc.
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have been found to have varied effects on aflatoxin binding (Gowda et al., 2008), ochratoxicosis (Irina et al., 2007), fusarium toxicity (Yegani et al., 2006) and T-2 toxicosis (Raju and Devegowda, 2002). Andrographispaniculata , a well-known plant of Indian and Chinese traditional system of medicines, commonly known as Kalmegh has drawn attention of researchers in recent times. Andrographolide, the principal bioactive chemical constituent of the plant has s h o w n c re d i b l e a n t i c a n c e r, a n t i inflammatory, angiogenic, antivenom, antidiabetic, xenobiotic potentially in various investigations around the globe. Recent understanding of xenobiotic detoxification operated MDR, which was conferred by ABC transporters with s u b s t r a te s p e c i fi c i t y. i t a l s o fi n d involvement of cytochrome P450 (CYP450) monooxygenase in xenobiotic detoxification, and furthermore the regulator y system of the ABC transporters and CYP450 regulated by a fungal specific-transcription factor in S a c ro m y c i e s . t h i s e s t a b l i s h i n g a molecular mechanism for the regulation of antifungal/xenobiotic detoxification. Jung G 1 , Sang H 1 , Hulvey J2 , Chang T3 , Popko J L. rhamnosus is a type of bacteria found in your intestines. It belongs to the genus Lactobacillus, a type of bacteria that produce the enzyme lactase. This enzyme breaks down the sugar lactose L. rhamnosus, are considered probiotic. Probiotics are live microorganisms that can offer health benefits when consumed. Lactobacillus sp. Increased host immunity in gut by systemic immune response by secretion of IL-12, IFN Microorganisms metabolize complex food matrix and synthesize bioavailable and bioactive compounds leading to healthy consequences
Velocity of adsorption The bioavailability of mycotoxins, correlated to their absorption on the digestive tract of the animal, is very diverse according to the type of mycotoxin and the animal species. In monogastrics, AFB1 and ZEA are rapidly absorbed in the proximal part of the digestive tract while other mycotoxins such as FUM are poorly absorbed. For the mycotoxins which are quickly absorbed, it is necessary to select a product which acts in a few minutes. An in vitro study aiming at verifying the binding properties toward AFB1 (1000 ppm) and ZEA (1000 ppm) of a commercial product Toxicare Advance ) after 1 min, 5 min and 10 min at pH 4, have shown that Toxicare Advance was efficient for speed of mycotoxins adsorption. Indeed, nearly 98% and 68% of AFB1 and ZEA were adsorbed with the commercial product after only 1 min. Strict control plan of products Finally, it is important to verify that the products are safe for animals, consumers and the environment. A strict control plan policy is mandatory with toxin binders which usually includes natural clays which are not risk-free, notably because of contamination to heavy metals or dioxins for example. A quality certificate is essential and represents a guarantee of product safety. Making an informed decision The five criteria which have been identified should be considered when selecting a mycotoxin binder product. These criteria participate to a better knowledge of the products, which are essential to satisfy feed manufacturer e x p e c t a t i o n s i . e . a p ro d u c t w i t h adsorption capacity toward a wide range of toxins, with fast adsorption, without desorption properties and which are safe for the animals. Also, economical aspects and favourable effects on animal health are considered. r Poultry Planner | Vol. 22 | No.05 | July - 2020
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A small introduction about ourselves we are from MLIT solutions an company which has been in R&D for since last 4years on the development of automated wireless monitoring system for all the critical parameters which are involved in the hatching process for the poultry .Apart from monitoring the parameters it senses the deviations or failures of conditions like temperature, humidity, CO2 etc. Which are involved in the incubation process. It will regularly monitor the process of the incubation system in real time and gives us the alerts if any abnormal function is occurred. Our IoT POULTRYMON is a real time remote monitoring solution for Poultry hatcheries, farms, Cold Rooms etc. for efficient management of the critical conditions throughout the hatch cycle improving yield and quality. Making hatcheries and farms smarter through real time anomaly detection and predictive maintenance for increased efficiency and optimizing productivity. We started our foray into IoT in manufacturing Industry as we have a family business of manufacturing Aerospace fasteners. Entry into Poultry sector was rather coincidental .Later while working with a client who also happened to have a hatchery where in there was a complete hatch loss and chicks have died due to operator negligence during night time. We
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realized how critical it is to monitor live stock in real time for deviations and maintain conditions throughout the hatch cycle. The idea to have a smart management system in place where the manager can have seamless visibility of the process in real time with in his mobile and also have alert mechanisms as soon as something goes awry has originated. Poultr y industr y lacks technology adoption resulting in lack of Real time visibility into operations and efficiency management. Production loss due to manual process. Inaccurate data acquisition, Dependency on labor, Downtime, Maintenance of optimal conditions, Productivity loss because of condition fluctuations. As you know from day to day the genetical potentiality of the bird is increasing the researches are going on from the Genetic Breeding companies. The Breeder birds are getting more weight and the hatching egg sizes are gradually increasing from year to year. So for these our normal setters and hatchers will not perform well as of the standard. So the hatchability will be differed and the chick quality also will be differed alot. Hence you will have impact on the chick performance in the farm level and we see the common problems
like ECM, reddishness on the knees of the chicks, improper absorption of yolk, high feed consumption, time prolonging for gaining the body weight..etc. So to overcome all these problems at hatchery level and to perform the bird at its peak in the farm level we have developed a device. The device is mainly works on the primary parameters like Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Positioning of the Egg, Required Air Circulation and secondary parameters like Co2 and O2 emissions and requirements which are the most important things to grow the chick embryo without any disturbances. So the device that we have invented is works on the based with IoT (Internet of Things). It monitors real time of all the above parameters and its senses if any function goes abnormal and immediately gives the alarm and sends the message to the hatchery management and we can monitor everything on our App which we can see on our mobile or system. We can centralize all the hatcheries which they have anywhere in the world. So you can monitor all the things by sitting at the one point. Apart from these we have the devices to m a i n t a i n t h e B re e d i n g Fa rm s , Commercial Layer Farms and Broiler Farms where your farm performance and production can be increased. r
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Novus: We Strive to be the Industry's Gut Health Leader International feed additive company announces new structure, plans in animal agriculture industry SAINT CHARLES, MO(10 July 2020) When Dan Meagher returned to Novus International, Inc. to become CEO and president last year, he said it was the people that brought him back to the company after a six-year hiatus. Now he's putting his trust in the hands of his employees. “Since my return to Novus in October I've been evaluating what the company needs to do to become the gut health leader I know that it can be,” Meagher said. This evaluation led to implementing a new corporate structure and establishing a regional operating model that aims to create a lean and agile company with decision-making closer to the customer. These changes are part of a multi-phase strategic plan called “Project Destiny.” Meagher also announced his new Executive Leadership Team to lead the company in its pursuit to become“a leader in gut health solutions for the sustainable production of protein through nutrition.”Meagher said that in assembling the new structure and the leadership team,Novus remains resolute in its vision:“To help feed the world wholesome, affordable foodand improve the quality of life.”
The new Executive Leadership Team is:
Meagher said that by implementing the changes outlined in Project Destiny, the company will reduce complexity, simplify processes, as well as provide higher autonomy and accountability. “We have a team of highly motivated and intelligent agriculture professionals working for us around the world,” Meagher said. “ The Executive Leadership Team’s goal is to give them the tools and the support that they need sothey can make a difference with our customers. Under this new structure we are demonstrating the respect and trust that we have in our people.” He said that one example of this is in Novus’s research and development department. “We have a fantastic team of innovative scientists, researchers, and research partners, and we have a powerful foundation in the HMTBa molecule. All of this puts Novus in a position to develop new technologies and expand on our current solutions.” Methionine hydroxy analogue, or HMTBa [2-hydroxy 4-(methylthio) butanoic acid], is a form of methionine, an essential amino acid and necessary nutrient in commercial animal
agriculture. Along with its methionine products, the versatility of the HMTBa molecule has allowed Novus to create a line of organic trace minerals, nutritional feed acids, and other solutions that positively affect animal’s gut health and ultimately impact growth and development. Novus is already well recognized for its organic trace minerals solutions and expertise and Meagher wants the company to also be the industry’s go-to for gut health products and services. “What happens in an animal’s gut affects every part of its development,” he said. “An animal with a healthy gut requires less intervention. A healthy gut ultimately helps an animal meet its growth potential in a sustainable way, which is what all of our customers want.” Meagher and his team will continue to implement the new strategic direction over the coming months. “ Through these changes we are improving our business and expanding our ability to serve our customers effectively and efficiently,” Meagher said. “As a part of the animal a g r i c u l t u re i n d u s t r y, we h a ve a commitment to help feed the world and these changes allow us to better fulfill that commitment.” Novus International develops, manufactures and commercialized health and nutrition solutions for the animal agriculture industry globally. Headquar tered in Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S., the company is privately owned by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. Learn more about Novus at www.novusint.com. r
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Suguna Foods Helps Tackle India's Covid-19 Crisis By Boosting Egg Production
India’s largest poultry conglomerate, Suguna Foods announced that it has ramped up the production of vitamin-D enriched eggs, the first of its kind in the country, as part of its relentless commitment to support the public health response and protect their well-being. Available across the company’s flagship Suguna Daily Fressh outlets and other supermarkets, these super specialty eggs provide 82 percent of the daily value of vitamin-D in a single egg which is a critical component in the current health crisis due to COVID-19. 27
Since March, Suguna Foods has significantly increased production of vitamin-D enriched eggs across the country. With a strong R&D team that focuses on nutrition, Suguna produces clear and nutritious vitamin-D eggs which are the most inexpensive and the healthiest protein source that helps maintain a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle for people of all age groups and health conditions. Commenting on the development, Mr Vignesh Soundararajan, Executive Director, Suguna Foods Pvt Ltd, said:
“Since the outbreak began, we have worked relentlessly with a commitment to continue delivering products of the highest quality to help improve the immune system which remains critical in this crisis. And we have shifted some of our farms to increase the production of vitamin-D eggs, an essential vitamin required by the body. As we work to expand our own production, we are also working with governments and others to prioritise, triage and redirect supplies to serve the most r critical needs and areas.” Poultry Planner | Vol. 22 | No.05 | July - 2020
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Poultry & Fisheries Science Meet At Kolkata Organized By _berrychem Vetcare Industries
Berrychem VetCare Industries, a MSME certified company was established in the year 2008 by Dr.Sandeep K Tiwari, with a vision to promote world class Poultry Feed, Aquatic Feed, Cattle Feed, Sterilized Meat Bone Meal for Poultry & Aquatic Feed , Poultr y Feed Supplements & Growth P ro m o te r s , Po u l t r y F e e d Additives, Poultr y Feed
I n g re d i e n t s , Po u l t r y F e e d Emulsifier, Poultry Feed Organic Acidifier, Poultry Feed MultiEnzymes , Poultry Feed Phytase, Poultry Feed grade DCP, Poultry Feed grade Rice DDGS, Poultry Feed Mustard DOC, Rice bran, Soya DOC, Soya 45%, Poultry Farm Disinfectant, Chlorine Tablet for Poultry farms, Herbal Feed Supplement for Poultry feed, Amino Acids for Poultry Feed. Since then we have progressed in leaps and bound under the headship & leadership of our experienced team. Our aim is to contribute to the per sistent demand of the market by offering superior quality MBM & other products for Poultry & Aquatic Feed. We are also counted among Top 10 most trustworthy Manufacturer & Supplier of different types of Poultry & Aquatic Feed Supplements /Growth Promoters/Additives with variety of Powders ,Bolus, Premixes, Tablets and Liquid Orals in India & among Top 50 in South Asia.
company that stands as a leader in the fields of companion animal and livestock nutrition and management. It was quickly discovered that Berr ychem VetCare Industries was not just for Indian markets but for global r also.
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Aviagen India Enhances Customer Support, Names Mani Karuppasamy as Key Accounts Manager
Udumalpet, India. – Mani Karuppasamy has been promoted to the position of Key Accounts Manager for Aviagen® India, which will take effect immediately. The company created the new role to strengthen customer support at a time when its Ross® 308 AP broiler breeder is experiencing considerable growth in popularity. Karuppasamy will be responsible for working with existing customers who have national distribution and developing new business.
Appointments alignment of Cobb’s breeding program with its product strategy, developing a portfolio of products to meet growing global market needs. He will report to Dr. Aldo Rossi, vice president of research and development (R&D). In his new role, Dr. Cooper will lead a global, multifunctional team, including Dr. Rachel Hawken, senior director of genetics; Dr. Manouchehr Katanbaf, senior geneticist; and Dr. Sriram Krishna, senior geneticist. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Cooper previously worked as director of product testing. Since joining Cobb, he has also served as pedigree geneticist responsible for male line development, European director of genetics, director of genetics for all of Cobb’s breeding programs,and director of product management. “Cobb has been dedicated to genetic research and the responsible use of technology for over 100 years,” said Dr. Rossi. “Dr. Cooper has made a big impact in his nearly 20 years with Cobb, and we’re looking forward to the continued advancements we expect him to accomplish in this new position.”
Aviagen President of International Business Bob Dobbie to Retire
Karuppasamy will benefit the new position with extensive management and customer service skills and experience. He joined Aviagen back in 2012 as Sales Manager for the southern region of the country, and for the past three years has broadened his management skills through his service as Operations Manager for Central India Poultry Breeders.
Cobb-Vantress Appoints Genetics Executive
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – After more than 43 years of dedicated service to the global poultry industry, Bob Dobbie will retire from his role as Aviagen® President of International Business as of August of this year. The recruitment process for the right candidate to meet the unique challenges of this role is already well underway. Due to Bob’s strong leadership, expertise and commitment, Aviagen’s global business has grown right along with the success of its customers. Among his strengths are the ability to build the right team to take on the developing region’s unique challenges, while providing customers with excellent care.
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Through his closeness with the region’s producers, he has insight into their unique needs, and he and his team continually share with them the knowledge and expertise to strengthen the performance, health and welfare of their birds, while maximizing the profitability of their operations. Poultry Planner | Vol. 22 | No.05 | July - 2020
News Indian Poultr y Market Report 2019: Industr y Tr e n d s , S h a r e , S i z e , Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts 2011-2018 & 2019-2024 The "Indian Poultry Market: Industry Tr e n d s , S h a r e , S i z e , G r o w t h , Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to Researchandmarkets.com's offering. The Indian poultry market, consisting of broilers and eggs was worth INR 1,750 Billion in 2018. The market is further projected to reach INR 4,340 Billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 16.2% during 2019-2024. India today is the one of the world's largest producer of eggs and broiler meat. The poultry industry in India has undergone a major shift in structure and operation during the last two decades transforming from a mere backyard activity into a major industry with the presence of a large number of integrated players. This transformation has involved a sizeable investment in breeding, hatching, rearing and processing activities.
Govt Approves Rs 15,000 Crore Infrastructure Fund for Dairy, Poultry and Meat Units the government on Wednesday announced a new Rs 15,000 crore infrastructure fund to provide interest subvention of up to 3% to private players for setting up of dairy, poultry and meat processing units. A decision in this regard was taken in the Cabinet meeting, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "A Rs 15,000 crore fund has been approved by the Cabinet that will be open to all and will help in increasing 30
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milk production, boost exports and create 35 lakh jobs in the country," said Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar. Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh said that the new infrastructure fund is part of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package announced to help those affected due to the lockdown clamped to prevent the spread of COVID-19. "For the first time, we will give interest subvention up to 3 per cent to private players for setting up of processing infrastructure for dairy, poultry and meat," he added.
India Clears 5,00,000 Tonnes of Corn Imports at Much-reduced Duty in Boost for Poultry Sector India has authorised impor ts of 5,00,000 tonnes of corn this year at a concessional 15% import tax, the government said late on Tuesday, as New Delhi tries to augment supplies of the animal feed for the poultry industry. India, the world's seventh-biggest corn producer, normally imposes a 60% import tax on the grain. The corn imports under the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) were allowed for end-consumers in the poultry and starch supply sectors, the government said in a notification. A major exporter of corn to southeast Asia until a few years ago, India has turned importer as output has fallen and demand has grown from domestic poultry producers and corn starch manufacturers. India's corn imports jumped to 312,389 tonnes in 2019 from just 30,962 tonnes a year ago, the government data showed.
How an appetite for turkey is transforming women's lives in West Bengal A collaboration between scientists, government and female farmers to
encourage small-scale turkey rearing is paying off in the countryside around Kolkata. is engaged in Turkey farming in the village of Balrampur, in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The 35-year-old homemaker says that the bird has given her freedom to fulfil the demands of her family life. Her husband works as a mechanic in a fan-manufacturing company and his income is barely enough to keep the kitchen fire burning. But rearing turkey has not only made her financially stable but it’s also given her confidence that women are in no way inferior to men. “I have been involved [in] turkey farming for the past two years,” she explains. “The bird has changed my life and has helped me to provide better life to my children. It has given me a strong belief that nothing is impossible.” As she talks her feeling of confidence is visible in her eyes.
V i r t u a l P o u l t r y Te c h Summit is open for registration Virtual Poultr y Tech Summit, the interactive virtual event featuring the l a te s t a d va n c e m e n t s i n p o u l t r y technologies, includes a three-day agenda packed with essential education and networking. The summit is scheduled for 20-22 October 2020, with registration open now. “Vir tual Poultr y Tech Summit is designed to facilitate collaboration between innovators, poultry industry p r of e s s i o n a l s a n d i n v e s t o r s t o accelerate technology transfer in the industr y,” said Terrence O’Keefe, content director, WATT Global Media. “Additionally, the summit will provide insights on the impact of COVID-19 on the poultry supply chain.” Paul Aho, PhD, president of Poultry Perspective will provide the opening keynote on 20 October, sharing predictions of the macroeconomic trends that will impact the poultry industry in 2030.
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US meat processors turn to air cleaning tech after coronavirus outbreaks Tyson Foods Inc, which produces beef, pork and chicken, said it is doing extensive research on air flow and testing ultraviolet air treatment systems across several plants. It is not known whether such technologies kill the new coronavirus The moves underscore the mounting pressure to protect workers in the US meat industry, which has seen more than 16,000 plant employees in 23 states infected with COVID-19 and 86 worker deaths related to the respiratory disease. Plant employees and their families have said processors like JBS and Tyson Foods told sick workers to show up at plants, and moved too slowly to protect them with social distancing and equipment like masks. As worker infections grew, so have meatpackers' legal problems. In one case, the family of a Pennsylvania man who died from COVID-19 sued JBS USA parent company JBS SA for failing to protect him at the meat plant where he worked. Low temperatures, which generally allow viruses to survive in the air longer, and crowded working conditions have made meatpacking plants global coronavirus hotspots. The World Health Organisation last week acknowledged "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus.
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cost-shared Canadian Agricultural Partnership programme to support projects that will help agricultural processors mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today. “Food producers and processors have had to deal with so many new challenges over the past months, while continuing to supply Canadians with the high-quality food they produce. Manitoba processors have stepped up to deal with those challenges, just as Canadians have never been more appreciative of the importance of our food supply chain. The funding our two Governments are delivering together today gives Manitoba processors an extra financial boost to adjust to the challenges presented by COVID-19 and help keep their workers safe,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Nigeria's poultry farmers lobby for reduced interest rate to bolster industry The Poultry Association of Nigeria has called on the federal government and the Central Bank of Nigeria to establish a new interest rate framework to rescue hard-hit poultry farmers. According to reporting ,Nigeria’s poultr y sector is facing a 60 p e rc e n t p r i c e i n c re a s e f o r r a w materials and 40 percent of poultry farming ventures are failing. In response, Ezekiel Mam, President o f t h e Po u l t r y A s s o c i a t i o n o f Nigeria (PAN) has called on the federal government, the Central Bank and other financial institutions to allow access to loans at a 5 percent interest rate. Mam hopes that access to the loans and other official supports could keep Nigeria’s poultry industry afloat.
Brazil's poultry exports could grow by 48 percent over the next 9 years A recent industry analysis predicts a 29 percent increase in Brazil's poultry production and a 48 percent increase in exports before 2030. Brazil released the Projections for Brazilian Agribusiness. The document outlines the potential opportunities for Brazil's agriculture sector, finding that there is ample room to increase Brazil's agricultural output. As part of a general upswing in production, the report identifies Brazil's southern states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná as the main growth centre – expecting those states to make up 62 percent of Brazil's agricultural growth.
UK and EU trade deal faces further setbacks Britain and the European Union clashed on 23 July over a potential free trade agreement, with the EU saying a formal deal was “unlikely”. Reuters reports that though the EU feels an agreement with Britain is unlikely, London is holding out hope that a deal could be reached in September. Since Britain left the bloc in January 2020, talks on the trade agreement and other future ties have all but stalled, with each side accusing the other of failing to compromise before a transition period runs out at the end of this year. Those accusations grew louder after the latest round, with the EU's negotiator Michel Barnier saying London had shown no willingness to break the deadlock and his British counterpart David Frost describing the bloc's proposals as failing to meet the government's demand to be treated as an independent country. Poultry Planner | Vol. 22 | No.05 | July - 2020
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