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Dr Elizabeth Krushinskie, new Technical Services Manager at Inghams Enterprises On April 22 Poultry Digest met Inghams Enterprises’ new Technical Services Manager Dr Elizabeth Krushinkskie, who recently replaced Dr Margaret MacKenzie. Dr MacKenzie retired this year after a long career at Inghams. Dr Krushinskie’s has had long experience in the US poultry industry, most recently with Mountaire Farms, a major supplier of poultry products to both the US domestic market and overseas customers. The organisation has more than 7000 employees. Her academic qualifications include a DVM degree, a PhD based on the study of Avian Influenza and is a board certified poultry veterinarian through the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. She has been a regular speaker at governmental and industry conferences including those organised by the American Association of Avian Pathologists, the professional organisation for poultry veterinarians in the US. Dr Krusinksie highlighted concerns about some production practices in Australia and their potential impact on biosecurity. “In a country like Australia with a large native duck population AI is a clear and present danger. “I will be speaking at the AMC/PIX 2016 conference on the US experience in dealing with AI. “Apart from the risk to industry, Type A influenza viruses have been known to cause serious respiratory disease and death in humans, birds and other animals for centuries and an especially virulent H5N1 virus has caused hundreds of human deaths in countries such as Asia and Africa in the past 10 years. “Recently several Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) viruses been detected in wild bird reservoirs, especially dabbling ducks and in domestic chicken and turkey populations in Asia, Europe, and the US,” Dr Krushinskie said. “Apart from the emotional impact, the costs to US industry of the recent AI outbreaks have been horrendous: US $3.3 billion and still counting! “Key preventative actions our

Dr Elizabeth Krushinskie, the new Technical Services Manager for Inghams Enterprises. poultry industries need to take right now are to enhance passive and active surveillance programs while improving farm biosecurity practices. “We also need to develop current preparedness and response plans including on-farm euthanasia protocols to ensure that infected flocks can be depopulated within 24 hours, optimal carcass disposal strategies and clearly understood cleaning and disinfection methodology. “Outbreaks of severe poultry diseases such as AI or very virulent Newcastle Disease Virus are unpredictable and infrequent but devastating if they occur. “It is in everyone’s best interest for the poultry industry and government agencies to have solid, well thought out preparedness and response plans in place, on-farm euthanasia equipment on hand and to practice these procedures on a regular basis,” Dr Krushinskie said. Next we moved on to the vexed topic of ‘antibiotic free’ production as

the next marketing ploy by big retail and their quest for consumer approval. “How long will it be before our retailers, claiming to be responding only to consumer preference, demand antibiotic free rearing protocols,” Poultry Digest asked Dr Krushinskie. “Apart from the disease risk involved, that would represent a clear animal welfare issue,” Dr Krusinksie said. “Not treating sick animals is morally and ethically wrong and it endangers the security of our food supply by allowing sick animals to remain untreated and potentially processed for food. “It also creates a situation which potentially pressures producers to withhold treatment for fear of losing their antibiotic free status and thus, market premium. “How much food animal AB use contributes to this growing resistance issue is debatable since the vast majority of diseases showing measurable resistance to the treatments in humans are not related to food consumption. “But it is hard, particularly with increasing consumer concerns, to argue that it plays no role whatsoever. “A middle ground needs to be identified and agreed upon that firstly minimises the risk of antimicrobial resistance development from animal agriculture use and secondly conforms to the moral and ethical responsibility of treating food animals in a humane manner. “Judicious or prudent antibiotic use programs, as opposed to ‘no antibiotic ever’ programs, are that path and is the strategy proposed by the world’s leading agricultural and public health agencies like the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNFAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). “These organisations uniformly agree that using antibiotics to treat human and animal diseases is essential to protecting human and animal health as well as for animal welfare. “None of these major organisations

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advocate a ‘no antibiotics ever’ approach for food animals,” Dr Krushinskie pointed out. The final topic for discussion was the broiler contract grower system in Australia and New Zealand. “It seems to work well and is the model used in the US in vertically integrated poultry operations. “The key is that we educate and communicate with our growers on a wide variety of procedures and practices to ensure birds are

raised humanely and that problems or suspected disease issues are quickly identified and addressed,” Dr Krushinskie said. She will be speaking at the AMC/ PIX on Monday May 30 in the Poultry Plenary Session Arena 1B, First floor. Her topic is ‘Overview of the USA avian influenza outbreak 2015’ and will be presented between 11.30-11.50. Her message will apply to the whole of the poultry sector because an AI outbreak on the scale of the US event

would affect everybody in the supply chain and supporting services. As such everybody in the industry has a part to play in doing his or her best to avoid the disaster that has hit the US industry. On Wednesday June 1, Dr Krushinskie will be presenting a further paper, “What is happening with antibiotics in the USA’ at the APVA conference (Central Room C) ground floor between 09.00-09.30. She has important things to say.

PIX 2016 – bigger and better than ever According to PIX President Peter Mathews the AMC/PIX 2016 event will achieve and exceed its aims in both the exhibition hall and in number of visitors. As of May 5, more than 200 booths had been sold to exhibitors and the projected 1200 visitor numbers already achieved, and with more to register. To help visitors organise their attendance, organisers ICE have produced a conference APP available for iPhones, iPad or Android platforms. Go to :- www.pixamc.com.au/ conference-app/ By using the app you can source all relevant information like conference speakers and exhibitors. For those planning to attend the trade exhibition on Sunday May 29, registration is open from 9.00 a.m and the exhibition hall is open from 12 to 5 p.m. Get there early for a free lunch included with your $110 entry fee. The PIX welcome dinner will take place at Arena 2 ground floor of the Gold Coast Convention Centre In the combined PIX and AMC opening plenary session commencing at 9.00 am, the first speaker is Rob Cumine from Coles – he is always worth listening to on consumer trends. In the Poultry Plenary session (Arena 1B first floor) Prof Neil Mann RMIT University will speak about, ‘Chicken, the egg and human nutrition’ followed by Dr Beth Krushinskie, Inghams Enterprises, then Mike Czarick, University of Georgia (US) – ‘Worldwide poultry housing trends’ and finally Gareth Forde with ‘All Energy – Energy production from poultry litter’. Amongst many distinguished presenters at PIX there are some young researchers whose work is proving to be of great value to the industry. In the Egg Production session on

Monday 29, Angela Bullanday-Scott from the University of Sydney will report on ‘Understanding avian influenza risk in the Australian poultry industry- A Poultry CRC project’. The last paper in this session is ‘Are current feed strategies and use of additives sustainable’? The paper is presented by poultry nutritionist Santiago Ramirez from the FCR Consulting Group. He is also presenting a second paper in the morning Chicken Meat session on Tuesday May 31. In the Monday May 30 afternoon Chicken Meat Session, the first speaker Dr Kylie Hewson from the Australian Poultry Industries Association asks ‘Is there a sustainable future for chicken meat research and development?’ Then two papers relating to key issues of the moment. Derek Detzler, a Canadian broiler farmer, reports on his efforts to be pro-active should either consumer/retailer demand or regulators cause broiler farmers to go antibiotic free. His paper is ‘Antibiotic reduction and removal in commercial poultry production’. Top Canadian feed additive company Jefo supports Derek. The final paper in this session, Nalini Chinivasagam from the Department of Ag & Fish Qld reports on research, ‘Litter related food-safety pathogenswhat’s there, what’s not, our research on the subject’. Water quality seems to have developed as another ‘issue of the moment’ and Dr Peter Scott from the University of Melbourne is speaking in the morning Chicken Meat Session (9.35-10-10) on ‘Water Quality – understanding what’s important and potential management strategies’. In the Egg Production session May 31, 900-10.30, Hannah Larsen, another

of the new breed of young researchers from the University of Melbourne, is working on some research that could give some decent scientific information on bird access to the outdoor range in free range operations: ‘Radio frequency identification as a tool to monitor access to the outdoor range on commercial farms’. Dr Isabelle Ruhnke from the University of New England follows with her paper, ‘Production systems related to free range management’. Given the interest in aviary layer production systems in Australia now, Leon Schouren from Lohmann Tierzucht, Germany, in his paper ‘Production in aviary systems’ could answer many important questions for those looking into replacing or building new layer farms. The last speaker at 12 p.m. in the Chicken Meat morning session is John Hazeldene (Hazelden Chicken Farms) speaking about ‘The future of the poultry meat industry and the factors that shape it’. Hazeldenes, arguably the ‘third force’ in broiler meat production in Australia, has in recent times invested major sums in a new processing plant, the largest breeder shed in Australia and was the first broiler enterprise to adopt the RSPCA broiler protocols. It is fair to say that they are by any measure ‘ahead of the curve’ so John’s views are going to be worth listening to. The final speaker in the Poultry Plenary Session (2 to 4 p.m.) is that ‘force of nature’ Kate Mason, egg farmer, Nuffield Scholar, and 2015 ‘Egg Farmer of the Year’. The Nuffield scholarships are vital in bringing forward the industry leaders of tomorrow and Kate is reporting on her Nuffield journey.

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Ryan-Ryte Enterprises builds the complete turnkey broiler farm complex

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yan-Ryte, based at Carrum Downs in Victoria has been building broiler sheds for more than 40 years. The company, also through a separate but associated company HHG Developments, operate three broiler farms. The new seven shed complex at Catani and their original farm at

Heath Hill, are both under contract to Inghams and a third property, Grand View Poultry, provides a growing service to Hazeldene’s, located in Bendigo Victoria. Poultry Digest visited the Heath Hill property back in October 2005 and recall that the sheds and equipment represented ‘state of the art’ in both application and design. Now more than a decade later the seven new Ryan-Ryte built sheds at Catani near Pakenham in Victoria, reflect the changes and challenges that have occurred in the broiler poultry sector in that time. The years just before the acquisition of Coles by Wesfarmers and the battle for supremacy in the retail sector that ensued were perhaps the last ‘golden’ years for poultry broiler production. Fierce pressures to reduce retail prices compounded with rising feed costs have placed pressures on the sector as a whole. Consumer expectations for

higher welfare standards have placed additional imperatives for better or worse on farm management at all levels. Challenges associated with recent avian influenza outbreaks, both in Australia and overseas, is highlighting the need for higher levels of focus on biosecurity. In recent years, energy costs have risen alarmingly and may continue to do so, therefore a focus on energy efficiency is essential to ensure that competitive pressures are managed. With all these factors in mind the team at Ryan-Ryte, Eddie and Adam Ryan, Harry Kip and Craig White, put their heads together to build a farm that would not only maximise efficiency and safety for their integrator, Inghams, but also demonstrate their capability to construct the best possible broiler farm option for now and into the future. A meeting was held in the office of the Catani farm where we discussed the business model of the partnership. This is a team of individuals that has

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been working together for a long time with many years of collective experience and has formed a partnership to provide a growing service to the industry. Eddie and Adam emphasise that Ryan-Ryte Enterprises design and construct a quality poultry house that is very cost competitive when consideration is given to the content which is included in the design. This provides long term operational efficiency and performance, factors that are often not achievable when cost is the only consideration. This team is probably one of the most enthusiastic group of individuals in the Australian poultry sector. In explaining how the team goes about running its farms and building its sheds the word ‘responsibility’ comes up often. Quotes such as the following are inspiring to say the least. “We know that we can respond to the needs of the modern poultry farmer and their integrators because we do so ourselves, every day. “If we can design and build sheds that make management easier then our staff benefit as well as our integrator and our business enterprises. “We are very focused on providing excellent outcomes with respect to all aspects of our facility and are focused on implementing the best possible way to deliver them as we see when we go to examine the sheds themselves.” The first impression when entering the property is the focus on vehicle biosecurity: a drive-through wheel wash including traffic control gates, visitor parking areas and a well signposted entrance designed to direct all personal through a biosecurity control area. Hi-visibility signage helps to prevent vehicles straying about the property and encourages parking in a single designated area. A further bunded vehicle wash bay is situated near the offices and staff facilities for pick up crews to clean equipment before leaving the site. The seven sheds built to house around 46,000 RSPCA acredited birds, each measure 152m x 17.4m (internal floor space) and Eddie emphasises, concrete floors. “Concrete floors provide for the ability to thoroughly clean and sanitise the growing environment and in addition provides a consistent floor level which greatly assists the management of the feeding and drinking systems. Although the initial cost is extremely difficult to justify I believe that moving forward, the industry should not ignore the medium to long term benefits of improvements in hygiene. The first thing that strikes even the casual observer is the fact that the sheds have end and centre cool pads fitted. w

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5 1. LtoR: Adam Ryan, Eddie Ryan, Harry Kip, Craig White and Farm Manager Daniel Chapman. 2. Ryan-Ryte winch system. 3. Fancom smart centre drive cross flow fan. 4. Note the cool pads are at the end of the sheds and in the middle. 5. Automated drinking water treatment system.

This feature offers better distribution of cooling providing very even air temperatures throughout the sheds, especially when lower airspeeds are experienced during moderate outside temperatures. Considerable energy savings are also achieved by maintaining lower airspeeds during these periods. Other aspects of ventilation and shed control are handled by the latest Fancom controllers in addition to the use of energy efficient Fancom IF Intelligent side wall fans. Fancom mini vents including the use of a simply designed opening system to stagger the openings as required. Ryan-Ryte design mini vent hoods on the outside of the shed to control wind and light reflections in the shed, combine to deliver a very precise and effective minimum ventilation system. The Cool-pad system is an in-house design fabricated from long lasting stainless steel, with a flip lid for easy access. The tunnel shutters consist of a rack and pinion system driven via a three phase heavy duty winch. Poultry Digest recalls that when visiting the first new Heath Hill sheds that were constructed by Ryan-Ryte, the minimum ventilation system and cool pad operation were advanced at the time and the Catania farm shed ventilation systems now take progressive and efficient climate control to a new level. Adam points to the attention to detail in the extensive use of silicone sealing the sheds. “There is little point in having an advanced minimum ventilation system if the shed leaks,” he said. The bi-fold doors at the fan end of the sheds are designed to provide a safe and efficient method to manage the opening and closing of the doors particularly in windy conditions. This philosophy is reflected in the overall quality of finish to all aspects of the farm. The control room roof on each shed is under the same line as the shed ceiling, a detail, but one that presents an overall clean appearance to the sheds. Inside the sheds, the feeder system designed by Ryan-Ryte utilises a the company’s own feeder pan on 2” feeder tube, with high speed gearbox and motor that has been engineered for high speed delivery of feed in sheds as long as 180 meters without the need to install a central feed supply. A Roxell cross auger system engineered to meet the demands of the feeding system is installed and receives feed from locally manufactured GE Silos. Drinkers are Ziggity and the main fans are locally manufactured by Titan. A lot of attention has been focused on water safety and quality. The main

1. Smooth interior, Ryan-Ryte mini vents. 2. High efficiency ORP water treatment system. 3. Locally made GE Silos. 4. Additional cooling pads increase shed efficiency.

water source is underground with an option to draw water from a dam on the property which is pre-filtered and chlorinated before it is directed into the primary storage tank. The water is then transferred into the second tank, where through the use of an ORP and PH monitoring system, the water is polished to achieve an accurate PH and chlorination level before is utilised on the site. The water transfer and treatment system is also connected to the farm alarm system to ensure that the manager is notified if the PH & ORP parameters fall outside the desired levels. Overall the farm, its design and build execution is impressive. Not only does the farm meet the expectations of its operators and staff but would reassure its integrator that all possible steps have been taken to improve productivity and lower disease risk. As Harry Kip states “these shed were constructed with a view to long

term durability, performance and biosecurity”. There have been many changes in the poultry industry since Poultry Digest visited the Heath Hill property and in the life of the Catani sheds there will inevitably be more change. Global pressure to either reduce or ban antibiotic use, for instance, would mean a much greater need for managing the birds with the view to reduce disease risk, including initiatives to prevent disease spreading to the sheds – criticalyl important in any AB free growing strategy. Though there have been serious disease outbreaks in recent years Australia has been lucky when compared to the US and Asia where AI outbreaks have resulted in huge financial and production losses. Designing, building and operating a farm that takes into account more challenging conditions than we face today, is in the long term, wiser than a purely least cost approach.

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od and Lisa Grant, who run the Pro Wash Poultry washdown, sanitising, product and equipment supply business, have returned to contract broiler farming. Some years ago Rod and Lisa ran a broiler farm near Raymond Terrace but sold it when they decided to expand the company by adding the Product and Equipment Supply division. One of their first products was the Feed Caddy unit for placing feed out for day olds. This was followed by the Priefert Litter Saver for litter

management. The company also now markets the Italian made Grillo ‘walk behind’ tractor/litter rotavator unit and carry an ever increasing range of products from Brood Paper supplies to PECKStone mineral blocks. In recent years they have added OxyPro Chlorine Dioxide, a water sanitation treatment system and are now launching a new odour control product and delivery system. The idea of being able to develop and demonstrate their products on their own broiler operation appealed and when an older tunnel ventilated farm in a magnificent location near Lochinvar on the Hunter River came up for sale they jumped at it. “Had we known what we were in for we might have had second thoughts,” Lisa said. “Within the first week of owning the property we had a once in a hundred year flood blocking access to the farm and during the first batch everything that could go wrong did, including controllers failing and broken feed augers. “After some very stressful times we got the situation under control, the birds performing well and got on with

developing our new product, PoultryPro Odour Control,” she said. “We had very specific requirements in developing this product. “In the past, many odour management products simply attempt to ‘mask’ the odour rather than dealing with the root causes of chicken shed odour like ammonia and hydrogen sulphide. Poultry Digest visited the three shed farm in April to understand how the PoultryPro Odour Control system functions. Pro Wash Poultry has contracted an Australian based manufacturer of odour control and hygiene products that sell its products and services to a global market. We were there with the directors of the company that formulated the Poultry Pro product for Pro Wash Poultry and some visiting colleagues from Chile who were interested in the product trials being conducted by Rod and Lisa on a working commercial poultry operation. The shed nearest to their boundary and ever encroaching residential housing development, has been fitted with an enclosure about 3.5 metres from the main fan area and fitted with high pressure fogging lines.

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On the day that Poultry Digest visited to report on the trial of PoultryPro Odour, it was more than 30 degrees C and the birds were at day thirty. “Controlling odorous emissions has become a major issue in poultry production. “Offensive odours can negatively affect relationships with neighbours and attract attention from councils and other environmental agencies,” Lisa explained. This can lead to severe penalties including fines, operational restrictions, expensive and time consuming environmental monitoring and reporting procedures. “Ineffective odour management can also hinder any expansion opportunities as well. “PoultryPro Odour Control effectively reduces odour, ammonia and hydrogen sulphide levels within seconds, neutralising offending odours on contact,” Lisa said. “The product is easy to use, cost efficient, non toxic, non corrosive and is made from organic ingredients that are pH neutral, biodegradable and very effective. “PoultryPro Odour actually targets the odour causing molecules rather than just masking the odour with a perfume. “The product extinguishes odour causing agents by breaking them down and encapsulating them into micro fine droplets within seconds,” Lisa explained. Certainly with the shed’s main fans running and the fogging units in the containment structure operating, there was no noticeable odour of any description, Poutry Digest can report. The application through automated dispensing units to the foggers can be augmented with a perimeter fence system or hand held sprayers to ensure overall effective control. “World-Wise certification ensures that the product has no harmful or potentially harmful elements,” Lisa emphasised. The farm’s primary water supply is sourced from the Hunter River so another of Pro Wash Poultry’s product range, OxyPro Chlorine Dioxide Water has been installed to ensure a consistent supply of clean, pathogen free drinking water. “We pump up from the river via sand filtration and into two large holding tanks. “On the last tank we have fitted one of our Chlorine Dosing and pH Correction units as a pre-treatment before dosing OxyPro Chlorine Dioxide directly into the ingoing water line to the sheds,” said Rod. As with their PoultryPro Odour w

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Control product, Lisa and Rod have used their own farm to demonstrate and improve commercial production water sanitation systems. While the Hunter River on their boundary has supplied water (and sometimes too much water) to generations of farmers, in its raw form it’s not always the best quality. It would be fair to state that converting the water supply from its source to a suitable water source for rearing poultry, is a fair challenge for a good sanitation system. “Optimal water quality can influence increased weight, reduce morbidity and lower mortality levels,” said Lisa. “OxyPro offers fast acting sanitation and effectively deals with the problem of biofilm in the drinker system and helps to prevent its regrowth. “Chlorine dioxide offers an ideal solution for microbial contamination including bacteria, viruses, fungi, mould and unwanted odour. “It is effective over a wide pH range while being cost effective and easy to use. Our automatic dosing system provides continuous protection for growing birds,” Lisa said. “Determined to keep the use of chlorine dioxide simple, cost effective and safe to handle on-farm, we have developed an automatic fill unit to dispense the OxyPro solution. “Chlorine dioxide does require activation on site and while this is easy enough to do manually, we prefer to use our custom Auto-Fill station to provide a continuous supply. “The auto filling action is triggered via a dual point level meter within the stock drum. Pre-determined quantities of OxyPro Part A, OxyPro Part B and OxyPro Part C are fed into the stock solution drum and mixed with water via a connected water supply hose. “The units are fitted with counters to monitor and record the amount of chemicals dispensed. We also include an auto ‘shut off’ feature with optional audio or visual alarm. “The advantages of an Auto Fill Unit are workplace safety, time and labour cost savings, consistent stock solution supply, ability to monitor chemical levels and the unit ensures maximum efficiency with no efficacy loss through ‘gassing off’. The other critical component to poultry water supplies is to maintain an optimal pH level. Pro Wash Poultry offers a pH Control System (for either high level pH correction or low level pH correction). “This system is designed to correct the pH of poultry drinking water supplies to 6.6/7.0 pH by dosing either hydrochloric acid or citric acid to correct high pH or sodium hydroxide

2 1. OxyPro Chlorine Dioxide dispenser unit. 2. Odour control fogger unit supply. 3. PoultryPro Odour Control is a specially formulated compound for Pro Wash Poultry. when the pH is too low. This is done via and automatice dosing pump which is linked to an in-line pH probe.. “The control unit reads the pH level from the pH probe sensor. Based on the level, a signal is sent to the automated dosing pump to inject an appropriate amount of sodium hydroxide or acid. “The pH control system is plumbed to connect with the main water storage tank via a circulation pump. Water recirculates through the sensor and back into the holding tank. “Additional probe sensors can be added to the panel. We have both pH and chlorine sensors installed and automatically dose a controlled level of chlorine back to the main holding tank as a precursor to dosing the OxyPro Chlorine Dioxide directly into the ingoing water line. “The actual pH probe is a consumable item and will require recalibrating and eventual replacement. This can be done on site with a recalibration kit or Pro Wash can provide on-going recalibration servicing. Hydrochoric acid, citric acid, sodium hydroxide and chlorine are all available through Pro Wash Poultry in 205lt or 25lt drums,” Lisa told Poultry Digest.

“Excellent water quality is essential for poultry farming operations, not only to ensure the birds drink an optimal amount of water to enhance performance but also from a biosecurity standpoint.” With the existing sheds now performing well and new products ready for the poultry industry, Rod and Lisa will add another shed to the farm: the land is cleared and the project about to commence. Their farm is located in a fabulously beautiful part of NSW, which could be both a curse and a blessing. With a new motorway on the doorstep, travel to major centres like Newcastle, the Central Coast and even Sydney has been made much easier. This is attracting many new homebuyers and regardless of who was established first, any planned or established livestock operation in the locality will inevitably be forced to manage odour emissions. So in taking a proactive step to minimise odour emissions on their own farm as new houses spread down the adjoining hillside, Pro Wash Poultry has perfected a solution for other broiler farms facing similar challenges.

CEO of SBA, Richard Rayner at the greenfield site for the new hatchery at Rochester.

New hatchery at Rochester underway for Specialised Breeders Australia

By PETER BEDWELL

n February, Poultry Digest met CEO Richard Rayner, Chris Rowell and other members of the Specialised Breeders Australia (SBA) team to discuss some exciting plans for the future of their leading agribusiness that has been the backbone of the Australian layer industry in recent times. SBA supplies Hy-Line Brown and Lohmann Brown layer day old chicks and started pullets nationally to the Australian poultry industry.

The company is also one of the few suppliers providing vaccine eggs to Seqirus for human flu vaccine manufacture. As our population expands and we eat more eggs, there is going to be an ongoing need for increased supply of genetic stock to an industry that supplies one of the world’s leading sources of beneficial protein. The company has commenced construction of its new hatchery at Rochester, Victoria and has plans for the establishment of new genetic and parent stock farms. The new facilities will be isolated from each other and from other poultry operations, thereby providing necessary biosecurity barriers for SBA and security of supply to the Australian industry for many years to come. The development of the new hatchery will also provide other benefits to the Australian egg industry. The hatchery will incorporate the latest generation single stage incubators from Petersime and Ecat automation equipment.

There will be a significant improvement in hatchability and chick quality which will be beneficial to the industry as a whole. This coupled with a brand new fleet of Van Ravenhorst chick delivery trucks will ensure the chicks arrive to customers in excellent condition. “As well as building a new hatchery we plan to relocate our parent flocks to new farms with the highest possible levels of biosecurity and the ability to increase capacity,” said CEO, Richard Rayner. “We will be able to utilise current parent stock sheds for the production of vaccine eggs for Seqirus. “We have secured our first site for a parent stock farm near Goornong, which is ideal for our purpose as the location gives us a good buffer from other poultry farms – a critical part of our biosecurity strategy. “The proximity of the hatchery site to the town means access to a labour pool and the town water supply is of high quality. “Natural gas is also available in the

area so it ticks all the boxes.” In 2009 Poultry Digest ran a story in the August/September edition on the existing Hy-Line facility and its then state of the art Ravenhorst Chick delivery vehicles. Now in a wide ranging overall strategy to reduce disease risk and improve efficiency, these vehicles will be replaced. “One of the biggest biosecurity risks is dirty chick baskets coming back from customers so our new development will have an off-site facility to clean and sanitise the baskets,” said Richard. “The delivery trucks will also be washed down and fumigated off-site from the hatchery so they will only return for pick up as a completely clean unit. There will be a totally separate truck storage area. “This strategy will create a complete break in any potential disease chain,” Richard explained. Poultry Digest took a ride with Richard to see the greenfield site for the new hatchery just outside Rochester. We discussed industry issues apart from the SBA expansion plans. Amongst other things, Richard believes that the layer industry will move to more aviary based production systems as it has in Europe and now in the United States. Of the two genetic options offered by SBA, the Hy-Line Brown has been the leading genetic line in Australia for a long time. “The Hy-Line Brown is a good bird in every respect and adaptable to all production systems and does well in a free range environment,” Richard said. “Livability is also good: 97 to 98% during rearing and 95 to 97% during the laying cycle,” he added. “The Lohmann Brown is the breed of choice in Europe for aviary systems as it lays far fewer floor eggs than other breeds and has excellent persistency and shell strength. We expect to see sales growing as a result of more aviary systems being built.” Returning to the existing Huntly SBA facility, Poultry Digest met Derek Shotton, Projects Manager for SBA who is overseeing the development of the new facilities. “We are ahead of schedule and our builders, Fairbrother of Bendigo, have commenced the building program,” Derek said. Richard answers the obvious question, how much will it all cost? “Our owners are committing a massive investment into this upgrade of our business, which will amount to more than $25 million for the hatchery, farms and chick trucks,” he said. “Not only will this improve our efficiency which will be of benefit to our

customers, wherever they may be, but the new hatchery and biosecurity plans will help to maintain safe production of a nutritious protein source that is in high demand both within Australia and in our region. “In simple terms we have invested in minimising risk to both the layer industry and the community at large,” Richard concluded.

1. National Sales and Marketing Manager for Specialised Breeders Australia, Chris Rowell. 2. Derek Shotton, Projects Manager for Specialised Breeders Australia who is overseeing the development of the new facilities. 3. The Lohmann Brown is the breed of choice in Europe for aviary systems. 4. The architects’ drawing of the new hatchery to be built at Rochester in Victoria.

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Aviagen invests in Australian poultry industry A major new development phase for Aviagen Australia began with the move from Griffith to Goulburn in 2014 and continues with the more recent completion of a new, eleven-house breeding complex in 2015 about 20 kilometers from Goulburn. The opening of a new hatchery on a commercial site on the outside of Goulburn in April 2016 is a major part of the $35 million upgrade of the company’s facilities. This investment demonstrates genuine confidence in the future of the Australian poultry industry. The domestic company has a history of success by investing in the rural community and training local people to fill the good quality jobs that will be provided with the expansion. Twenty-eight new jobs will be created in the hatchery and will add to the 30 positions already provided in the breeding complex in rural Australia. The modern hatchery will have a capacity of 6.5 million chicks per year which is larger than the current total demand and is capable of managing future growth in the market. The hatchery facility will be equipped with all the most modern systems including a live embryo detection unit which will ensure that only living embryos are transferred into the hatchers for the last three days to become chicks, significantly reducing the risk of contamination during hatching period. Special flooring surfaces to enable thorough washing and sanitation were installed along with several other features designed to enhance biosecurity and improve chick quality in the hatchery. The two senior managers in the hatchery are fully experienced and are currently working in the company’s leased facilities in Maldon, NSW. This experience will bring familiarity and consistency with the existing operating procedures and provides the ability to train new staff quickly and efficiently to fill the positions required in Goulburn. Aviagen has a significant history in the market and has been supplying breeding stock to companies in Australia since 1991. Aviagen Australia Pty Ltd was formed with the purchase of the primary breeding facilities of Bartter Enterprises near Griffith in 2008. The current product being supplied

LtoR: Jan Henriksen, CEO Aviagen; Pru Goward, MP for Goulburn and Michael Leahy, Managing Director Aviagen Australia. to local customers is the Ross 308 which offers excellent feed conversion and meat yield to allow customers to utilise the product’s efficiency and cost advantages. “These advantages in performance and profitability have generated customer support and recognition as the leading broiler breeder in the domestic market,” said Michael Leahy, Managing Director Aviagen Australia. “The product is part of the R&D breeding program which has achieved a number of industry firsts in technology and innovation,” he said. “This strategy has created the fastest rate of genetic improvement through the introduction of lifetime feed conversion technology in 2004 and subsequent creation and use of multiple selection environments in 2005 which more closely represent industry conditions. “This selection strategy offers a more realistic opportunity to successfully select the efficient, yet robust birds for the breeding program. Field results around the world have now demonstrated the value of the unrivalled knowledge and technical expertise that has been developed over a 10 year selection period in the pedigree program. “Aviagen Australia has now invested in new facilities and understands the responsibility of providing customers with the highest quality, biosecure and locally produced breeding stock

to meet the industry’s business and performance requirements. “As the leading supplier, Aviagen Australia is aware it is a unique part of the industry it serves. Aviagen concentrates all of its energy on a single goal of supplying stock that allows customers to achieve superior results in their operations. “It is committed to work closely with customer companies to understand their individual needs and it will continue to refine its investment and growth plans to ensure that this goal remains the focus now and in the future. “We are pleased to be opening this important new phase of our development plan for Aviagen Australia here in Goulburn. “It is an important step in our long term drive to provide the best quality product to our customers. We know the focus and work on quality is a major priority and we look forward to showing you our facility and sharing these improvements with you in the future. “The influence of the owners, Erich Wesjohann Group, a privately owned family company with a dedicated longterm investment strategy for animal genetics, health and nutrition is now clearly evident in the local market,” Mr Leahy said. The hatchery opening on Thursday, April 21 was presided over by the Member for Goulburn, Pru Goward, MP and was also attended by the Aviagen Management Board.

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Feed additive industry manages its risks Poultry Digest recently met with the Feed Ingredients and Additives Association of Australia (FIAAA) President, Jonothon Doubleday who explained what the association is all about and how changes to AgVet regulations would bring $100M of benefits to the intensive livestock industry. The FIAAA was formed in 2011 with a key undertaking “to advocate and promote the safe use of feed ingredients ……”. In February 2012 FIAAA implemented its Code Of Practice for use by feed ingredients and additives suppliers in the use of safe feed. (For a copy of the Code see http://www.fiaaa. com.au/Code-of-Practice/Code-ofPractice.aspx). “In addition to the Code of Practice, the FIAAA provides members a voice and advocate to interact with Government and Industry,” Mr Doubleday said. “One of the initial efforts was to better align risk and regulation which previously required long delays for approvals through the regulatory body (APVMA). “After many meetings, including study tours with Government and APVMA representatives, a new model for regulation of ‘nutritional and digestive substances’ was put forward and progressed in a co-operative relationship with industry, government and regulators. “FIAAA Executive Committee met with Minister Barnaby Joyce when he announced changes which provide improved access to feed ingredients and additives by simplifying regulations and cutting red tape. “Industry has estimated a potential benefit exceeding $100M to the intensive livestock industry. “Better regulation imposes responsibility on industry,” said Mr Doubleday. “From March 2015 government recognised that regulations imposes cost and that industry managed systems were effective in managing risk. “Our FIAAA Code of Practice now provides its members with an opportunity to demonstrate feed safety, fundamental to our association”. Following Minister Joyce’s announcement of the de-regulated

approach for “excluded nutritional and digestive” (END) products the FIAAA Code was upgraded in 2015 to reflect the new Veterinary Chemical regulations and is now used by its members to demonstrate compliance. “FIAAA members who are Certified are audited to demonstrate their compliance. “More than 21 of our members are now Certified and the number is rapidly growing as member transition to the new requirements. “Stockfeed mills using FIAAA Certified members products can rest easy that quality and regulatory compliance are managed effectively by the industry Code.” “We congratulate the government for recognising that regulation imposes costs and that other regulatory frameworks are effective at managing risks, such as Industry QA systems. “This allows a better alignment of regulatory effort with risk and recognises the responsibility of the feed industry. It also allows the regulator (APVMA) to focus effort on higher risk products and align Australia with international practice on animal feed,” said Mr Doubleday.

Jonothon Doubleday. The Australian stock feed industry is reliant upon the use of a wide range of feed ingredients and additives. The FIAAA Code of Practice includes product sourcing, detailed specifications and descriptions, testing, certificates of analysis, labeling, product recall procedures, traceability and information on correct product use. It also now incorporates the AgVet regulatory requirements.

Free range code cracked Egg Farmers Australia has welcomed the decision by Consumer Affairs Ministers on a national information standard for free range eggs. “This is a commonsense resolution to what has been an unnecessarily complicated issue,” said John Coward, Egg Farmers Australia spokesperson. “For any consumers who have been confused about what they are buying this information standard should end that confusion. Free range hens are free. They are free from cages, free to move about inside the barn and importantly they are free to go outside if and when they choose to. “The decision by Ministers to define free range hens as having meaningful and regular access to an outdoor range where they are free to roam and forage brings commonsense to an emotional debate. Choice for hens is the winner on the basis of this definition. “Consumers too have secured

a win. With the new requirement for stocking density to be mandated on pack, shoppers will be empowered through choice. “Most importantly for industry this provides certainty. The debate on free range has delayed investment in new farms and has placed a hand-break on innovation and productivity. “I congratulate Federal Minister Kelly O’Dwyer and State Consumer Affairs Ministers for their deliberative and evidence-based approach. “In particular I single-out NSW Minister Victor Dominello for his leadership. His engagement on this issue has brought clarity and intellectual rigour to the debate and his consultative approach has ensured confidence to consumers and certainty to farmers. “The farming community acknowledges that without Minister Dominello, this debate would never have been resolved,” he said.

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The effect of a plant alkaloid supplement on performance of broilers under necrotic enteritis By GD Xue1, M Choct2, SB Wu1 and RA Swick1 Necrotic enteritis (NE) in broilers is caused by Clostridium perfringens. The disease may result in significant economic loss and is currently controlled in Australia by feeding low doses of antibiotic growth promotors (AGP). Alternatives to AGP have been sought since the EU ban of AGP use in livestock. The phytogenic feed additive (Sangrovit Extra) based on quaternary benzophenanthridine and protopine alkaloids (QBA+PA) shows potential as an AGP alternative that has been reported to be anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and immunomodulating (Khadem et al., 2014). A study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of QBA+PA in controlling NE in broiler chickens. Ross 308 male broilers (n = 714) were allocated to 42 pens in a 2 x 3 factorial arrangement of treatments. Factors were: NE challenge - no or yes; additives - none, QBA+PA (Sangrovit Extra) 0.15 g/kg from d 0 to 35, Zn bacitracin (Albac 150) 0.33g/kg from d 0 to 35. The NE challenge procedure followed the study reported previously (Wu et al., 2010) with modifications. Wheat, barley, sorghum, soybean based

starter (d 0 to d 10), grower (d 10 to d 24) and finisher (d 24 to d 35) diets were formulated to meet the nutrient requirement suggested by Ross 308 nutrition specifications (Aviagen, 2014). Live weight, feed intake and FCR were determined on d 10, 24 and 35. The results showed that dietary QBA+PA reduced NE lesion score in small intestine. Weight gain and feed intake from d

0 to d 35 were increased through dietary inclusion of QBA+PA as compared to controls. No challenge × additive interaction was observed. It is concluded that QBA+PA partially protected birds against NE. 1 .Department of Animal Science, University of New England, Armidale. 2 . Poultry CRC, University of New England, Armidale.

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International Symposium on Poultry Mycoplasmas The 2nd International Symposium on Poultry Mycoplasmas is a continuation of successful meetings that were organised in Antwerp in 2014. The intention of this symposium, to be held on July 8 in Brisbane, is to provide a focus for colleagues wanting to look at, and engage with, the bigger scientific pictures. This has been the main motivation for Maarten De Gussem, Vetworks, Chris Morrow, Bioproperties and Glenn Browning, University of Melbourne in

organising this next meeting. Changes in legislation, husbandry and vaccines continue to have a high impact on the incidence and severity of mycoplasmas infections in poultry. Avian Mycoplasma present diagnostic, therapeutic, vaccinology and biosecurity problems and the solutions to date are of general interest to all mycoplasma scientists. Commercial vaccines are now in their fourth generation and molecular studies have identified limitations of the

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Richard and Garry Sanday retiring from Santrev after 45 years in the industry It’s been 45 years since Richard and Porky Sanday re-roofed their first chicken sheds with their father Jack. After decades of working at, managing, owning and building countless poultry farms across Australia (and a few projects overseas), the brothers are looking to hang up their boots and retire from Santrev. Given their extensive contribution to the industry dating back to 1971, their influence in Australian poultry is set to endure for years to come. And what a legacy they leave behind! They’ve come a long way from the family chicken farm in Mangrove Mountain, re-roofing and insulating over 600 sheds during the 1970s and 80s. “Things certainly have changed,” muses Richard, “We always knew we’d stick around but never would have dreamed of the sheer size and number of project we’ve taken on,” he added. After forming Santrev in 2000 with Richard’s son-in-law Luke Trevanion, these industry leaders have been just as prolific, having built more than 600 sheds in the last 15 years, including the monumental Blanchetown Free Range Facility. Those with a keen eye on the agribusiness sector may have seen the writing on the wall already, with the sale of the Purga Breeder Facility finalising earlier in the year. The state of the art 17 shed complex was purpose built for Steggles by Santrev and has become synonymous with the Sanday’s brothers signature innovative design. “It’s definitely something we’re proud of achieving together,” said Santrev Managing Director Luke Trevanion. “The facility has consistently been one of the most disease free, highest performing facility with the lowest cost of production in Australia. “That sort of performance is a direct result of the knowledge and experience Richard and Porky put into the design and creation of the facility.” In a testament to the Sanday brother’s lifetime commitment to the poultry industry, they won’t disappear from the scene entirely. “We’re not the types to just stop,”

Top: Richard (left) and Garry Sanday. Centre: The newly finished Santrev sheds that were built at Blanchetown in South Australia. The Santrev team outside the Queesland poultry sheds built in 2013. said Porky. “You can’t switch off completely after 45 years of your life’s work.” Both Richard and Porky will still be tending to the Riverlands farm in Blanchetown in South Australia. As one of the biggest free range facilities in the Southern Hemisphere (and the biggest in Australia), there will be plenty of opportunities for them to put those 45 years of knowledge to use. These two titans stepping down doesn’t mark the end of Santrev by any means.

“We’re carrying on their legacy,” said Luke. “We wouldn’t be where we are without Richard and Porky, but we’re moving forward after their departure. “We’ve grown from a small backyard operation to a thriving national business full of professionals that have learned from the best. “We want to continue giving the signature Santrev experience to growers across Australia.” You can visit the Santrev team at PIX 2016 at booths 50 and 51.

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Jefo named as one of Canada’s best managed companies for 2015 Jefo was named of of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2015 for excellence in business performance. The Best Managed program recognises Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million demonstrating strategy, capability and commitment to achieve sustainable growth. “Best Managed Companies embrace innovation, seize opportunities and inspire talent. They really set the bar high,” said Peter Brown, Partner, Deloitte and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “From the beginning, Jefo has concentrated on innovation – understanding and contributing to the science, economics and practices of livestock production and management,” said Jean Fontaine, President and Founder of Jefo. “Today, Jefo is a world leader and global partner in the field of feed additives, with its pioneering, costsaving and efficient solutions, that also promote sustainable development,” Mr Fontaine said. Established in 1993, Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognising Canadian-owned and managed that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways. Applicants are evaluated by an independent judging panel on overall business performance, including leadership, strategy, core competencies, cross-functional collaboration throughout organisation, and talent. “This recognition could not have come at a better time for Jefo,” Mr Fontaine said. “We have just launched our new corporate philosophy ‘Life, made easier’ which reflects our strong commitment to our clients for quality services and solutions. “Being named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies only confirms that all the efforts, hard work and risk-taking invested so far in this adventure have paid off. “I am very proud and want to thank all of those who contributed to Jefo’s success. I sincerely believe that the best

Jefo Head Office at Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada. is yet to come!” The 2015 winners of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award, along with Requalified, Gold Standard, Gold Requalified winners and Platinum Club members were honoured at the annual Canada’s Best Managed Companies gala in Toronto on April 12, 2016.

The Best Managed symposium also addressed leading-edge business issues that are key to the success of today’s business leaders. The Best Managed program is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Smith School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums.

Progress on Campylobacter Industry-wide efforts in the UK to reduce Campylobacter contamination of chickens are paying off but there is still a way to go, the results of the latest survey reveal. There has been a further decrease in the number of shop-bought chickens in the UK with the highest level of contamination with the foodborne bacteria, Campylobacter, according to the Food Standards Agency. Results of the survey for the period October to December 2015 - show a continued reduction compared to the same sampling period of the previous year with 11% of samples with the higher level of contamination compared with 19% in 2014. “The trend is clear; significant industry investment and reduction strategies are working, with Campylobacter levels consistently reducing over time,” said John Reed, Chairman of the British Poultry Council.

More than 5,000 samples have been collected over a number of years, generating a crucial dataset demonstrating a downward trend. “We also reiterate the important role that consumers have when it comes to kitchen hygiene and taking simple steps at home that will protect them from foodborne illnesses, regardless of their type or origin.” The latest data show that Campylobacter was present on 59% of chicken samples, down from 74% in the same months of the previous year. A number of interventions – including improved biosecurity, SonoSteam (a combination of steam and ultrasound), and the trimming of chicken neck skins – introduced by some retailers to reduce levels of Campylobacter, may be helping to deliver the improved results. The full report is published on the FSA web site.

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NEWS Alltech analyses 10,000th sample for mycotoxins The Alltech Mycotoxin Management program ended 2015 on a high note as its extensive mycotoxin analysis completed testing on its 10,000th sample. Since the Analytical Services Laboratory of Alltech opened in September 2012, more than 10,000 domestic and international samples have been analysed for mycotoxin contamination at the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited laboratory. An international standard that recognizes the competence of testing laboratories, ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is the basis of laboratory accreditation in more than 35 countries. The Analytical Services Laboratory of Alltech has received over 50 different feed sample types from more than 80 countries since the laboratory first opened in Winchester, Kentucky. The laboratory’s proprietary 37+ LC/ MS/MS analytical method, developed by Alltech, is state-of-the-art in its detection and quantization of more than 37 mycotoxins at parts per billion (ppb) and parts per trillion (ppt) levels. “This 10,000-sample milestone sets the bar in global mycotoxin investigation and reaffirms our customers’ confidence in the precise, accurate and thorough testing of Alltech’s 37+ mycotoxin analysis program,” said Steve Mobley, manager of the Analytical Services Laboratory. “Our diagnostic approach allows us to further investigate livestock and poultry health issues, study global mycotoxin trends and develop comprehensive, customized mycotoxin management programs for our customers.” From the samples submitted over the past three years, the Alltech 37+ mycotoxin analysis has been able to put together an extensive portfolio on worldwide mycotoxin contamination and regional trends over time. The laboratory has found 97% of samples tested contain one or more mycotoxins, with an average of six mycotoxins per sample. Type B Trichothecenes and Fumonisins were present in more than 70% of samples. The Analytical Services Laboratory is a division of Alltech, a global leader in improving the health and performance of people, animals and plants through natural nutrition and scientific innovation. In conjunction with the Alltech

Mycotoxin Management program, the laboratory provides a powerful database to recognize mycotoxin issues around the world, providing producers with a more accurate picture of mycotoxin contamination. In addition, Alltech’s proprietary “traffic light” risk assessment provides insight to the additive and synergistic effect of mycotoxins on different animal species and ages when detected in multiple and even low level concentrations. Since its inception, the Alltech

Mycotoxin Management program has been recognized globally. Online media outlet China Feed Industry Information Network recently presented the Alltech Mycotoxin Management program with the Star Feed Additive—Top 5 Mycotoxin Solution award. In late 2013, the Alltech 37+ mycotoxin analysis garnered a one-star innovation award from INNOV’SPACE in France, a distinction program that awards new product and service innovations in agriculture.

Progress being made on Australian food labelling laws The Australian Made Campaign, the organisation that administers and promotes the green-and-gold ‘Australian Made, Australian Grown’ logo, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that State and Territory Ministers have agreed to support use of the logo in a new country-of-origin labelling scheme for food products. Under the new system, all food products made or grown in Australia will carry the kangaroo logo, along with a bar chart showing what proportion of the ingredients come from Australia. Australian Made Campaign Chief

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NEWS Federal Court orders Zelko Lendich to pay penalty The Federal Court has ordered Mr Zelko Lendich, who is a former director of the Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL) and the former managing director of Farm Pride Foods Ltd (Farm Pride), to pay a pecuniary penalty of $120,000 for an attempt to induce a cartel arrangement between competing egg producers, in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The Court declared that between January 19 and February 8, 2012, Mr Lendich attempted to encourage certain egg producers in Australia to enter into an arrangement or arrive at an understanding that would limit the production and supply of eggs in Australia. The orders were made on the basis of an admission by Mr Lendich that he attempted to induce the egg producers to make a cartel arrangement in contravention of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA). “The ACCC brought this proceeding against the AECL and competing egg producers because it was concerned that the actions of the respondents, including Mr Lendich, if successful, could have reduced the production and supply of eggs and ultimately increased the price for consumers and other businesses,” ACCC Chairman Rod Sims said. “We consider that this penalty sends a strong deterrence message to directors of industry and business associations, and business managers generally, and underscores the significant legal risks that may arise from bringing competing firms together without appropriate safeguards being in place.” The Court’s consideration of Mr Lendich’s admission followed its decision on February 10, 2016 dismissing the ACCC’s allegations of an attempt to induce a cartel arrangement involving AECL, Farm Pride, Ironside Management Services Pty Ltd (trading as Twelve Oaks Poultry), Mr James Kellaway (the managing director of AECL) and Mr Jeffrey Ironside (a director of AECL and Twelve Oaks Poultry), because the ACCC had not established that these respondents intended egg producers to enter into an arrangement or understanding involving reciprocal obligations by competing producers. The ACCC has lodged an appeal

from that decision. A hearing date is yet to be scheduled. In subsequently dealing with the ACCC’s case against Mr Lendich, the Court found Mr Lendich’s admission included an admission of an intention to induce a cartel arrangement or understanding between competing egg producers, and accordingly the Court was prepared to find that Mr Lendich had contravened the CCA. In addition to imposing a penalty, the Court also made orders that Mr Lendich attend and undertake a compliance program, and pay an agreed amount towards the ACCC’s costs of the proceedings. The ACCC instituted proceedings in May 2014 alleging that AECL and the five other corporate and individual respondents attempted to induce egg producers who were members of AECL to engage in cartel conduct. AECL is an industry corporation that collects levies for promotional activities and research and development

activities from the member egg producers. At the relevant time, AECL had between 100 and 150 egg producer members. The proceedings concerned allegations by the ACCC that AECL, Farm Pride, and Twelve Oaks Poultry, together with Mr Kellaway, Mr Lendich and Mr Ironside had attempted to induce egg producers who were members of AECL to cull hens or otherwise dispose of eggs, for the purpose of reducing the amount of eggs available for supply to consumers and businesses in Australia. On February 10, 2016, the Court found that while the ACCC had established that the respondents intended that egg producers should take action to address and correct an oversupply of eggs, it did not establish that this action was intended to be pursuant to an agreement or understanding involving reciprocal obligations by competing producers.

BASF launches new animal feed enzyme, Natuphos E Global chemical company, BASF, has recently launched a new animal feed enzyme, Natuphos E in Australia. “Natuphos E contains a natural enzyme, known as phytase, which enables pig and poultry to better utilise phosphorous and other important nutrients like energy, proteins and minerals – bringing a range of benefits to the feed manufacturing industry,” BASF’s animal nutrition expert, Leon Hall said. “The majority of phosphorous in grains and oilseeds is bound as phytate, an anti-nutritive factor found in feed,” Mr Hall said. “Phytate-bound phosphorous is unavailable to animals and is wasted when excreted, meaning manufacturers are forced to add inorganic phosphates to feed mixes to balance out the required phosphorous. “Natuphos E releases the phosphorus from phytate, alleviating the need to add inorganic sources, saving manufacturers money and slowing down the use of non-renewable rock

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NEWS John Harvey takes up role as RIRDC’s Managing Director The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation’s (RIRDC) new Managing Director, John Harvey has started with the Corporation. Mr Harvey has taken on the role after the retirement of RIRDC’s previous Managing Director, Craig Burns. Mr Harvey joins RIRDC after spending 18 years at the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), with the last five years as the Corporation’s Managing Director. Mr Harvey said he is excited about starting in the role and about the future for RIRDC. “RIRDC is heading into a period of both change and opportunity,” Mr Harvey said. “There are enormous opportunities for RIRDC to build on its strong history and to become an established and vital part of Australian agriculture’s growth. Through innovation and building R&D partnerships we will see new and emerging industries grow and flourish, as well as seeing established industries become more productive, sustainable and efficient. “My focus will be to ensure that we continue to provide a high level of

service to our portfolio industries, and I’m confident we can do that. “I look forward to meeting RIRDC’s key industry stakeholders and getting insights into the way RIRDC currently does business with them, understand what their R&D priorities are, and see how we can work with them to deliver on those priorities. “RIRDC’s commitment to regional Australia - and agriculture more broadly - will be further demonstrated by the Corporation’s move Wagga Wagga this year, which presents a new and exciting opportunity for our organisation and the rural industries we support.” Mr Harvey commenced his career in agriculture as a soil conservationist and extension agronomist with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. He joined the GRDC in 1997, and there held several positions including as Program Manager, Farming Systems; became an Executive Manager in 2001, and Managing Director and CEO in 2011. Mr Harvey thanked Christine Quick, RIRDC’s General Manager - Corporate who was acting in the Managing Director role for the past two months.

Baiada Poultry: a family business A family poultry business that started out in a laundry during WWII has taken its owners to be among the richest 25 families in Australia. The success of the Baiada family business, Baiada Poultry, has seen its owners listed, once again, in the BRW Rich Families List, released annually by Australian business publication BRW. Via Baiada Poultry, the family is thought to supply 35-40% of the Australian poultry market, with brands including Steggles and Lilydale Free Range Chicken. And according to BRW, the family is estimated to be worth AU$523 million (US$376.5 million), with Baiada Poultry having a turnover of more than AU$1.3 billion annually. The company was founded by Celestino Baiada, who came to Australia from the Maltese island of Gozo in 1916. He and his wife first processed 30 chickens a day from their

laundry during the early 1940s, but the business really got going during the 1950s with the start of operations at Pendle Hill. The company now has broiler farms, processing plants, hatcheries and feed mills and a major market share. The poultry industry has acted as the goose that laid the golden for the Baiada family, allowing it move into other areas – although there is no talk of it being killed off any time soon. According to BRW, the family has been building a substantial development business called Celestino. Among Celestino’s operations are a huge AU$4 billion masterplanned residential and mixed use project in Sydney’s northwest called The Gables Box Hill. The family is also building the AU$2.5 billion Sydney Science Park, and has more than 8,000 housing lots in southeast Queensland.

NEWS EW Nutrition involved in project to minimise antibiotic resisitant pathogens in poultry EW Nutrition GmbH is participating in a project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Nutrition and Agriculture to minimise antibiotic resistant pathogens in poultry production. The German Federal Ministry of Nutrition and Agriculture (BMEL) funds the collaborative research project called ‘EsRAM’ with 2.46 million Euro over a three-year period. The aim of the project is the development of products and means to reduce antibiotic resistant pathogens at key stages of the entire poultry production chain. At the official announcement on the March 8, the German Federal Minister of Nutrition and Agriculture Christian Schmidt pointed out: “We only will be able to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance if human and veterinary medicine work hand in hand. With the 16th amendment of the Medicinal Products Act (Arzneimittelgesetz), Germany has already established a system for minimizing the use of antibiotics in livestock production,” he said. “A further important building bloc to avoid antibiotic resistance is research. That is why this ministry is investing in the development of specific measures and products that show promise for reducing the emergence and transfer of antibiotic-resistance in poultry production.” Together with the Institute of Animal Nutrition at the FU Berlin, EW Nutrition GmbH will develop feed additives based on natural ingredients for the reduction of antibiotic resistant bacteria in the poultry production chain. “In cases where the use of antibiotics is not mandatory or as a support for antibiotic treatments there is room for alternative products that are based on natural active ingredients,” Dr Thilo Borchardt, Project Leader at EW Nutrition, explained: “Their antibacterial activity is widely used to treat infectious diseases. Due to multiple modes of action a combination of different natural substances can be an effective measure to attenuate the spread of antibiotic resistance. EW Nutrition develops and already produces feed additives based on secondary plant compounds to foster animal health and to increase the productivity in livestock. With our knowledge we will contribute to minimise antibiotic resistance in the poultry production chain.” The research project ‘Development of Reduction Measures for Antibiotic-resistant Pathogens in Poultry’ (EsRAM) focusses on poultry meat with a reduced prevalence of antibiotic resistant pathogens, particularly ESBL-producing enterobacteria and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Professor Uwe Rösler, Director of the Institute of Animal and Environmental Hygiene, coordinates the partners in the EsRAM project. In addition to EW Nutrition GmbH, industry partners are the Central Association of the German Poultry Industry and Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Research GmbH.

Aviagen Management Essentials Nortje De Wet Technical Service Manager, Aviagen Australia, New Zealand and Asia De Wet has 23 years experience in the poultry industry with a large integrated company in South Africa, before joining Aviagen ANZ in 2012. “When chicks hatch they are not able to control their body temperature. Chicks that are too cold will use more energy and those that are too hot will pant and lose water at a faster rate, all resulting in poorer broiler performance,” said De Wet.

Chick Holding Conditions Objective Monitor chick behavior to ensure that chicks are maintained at the correct temperature during the hatchery holding and distribution process. •

Chicks that are too cold with a vent temperature <39.4°C (<103°F), start to huddle and have cold legs and feet.

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Maintaining the correct body temperature of a chick is a crucial management objective. Chick behavior is the best indicator of environmental conditions during chick holding. If the chicks stay in the hatchery for several hours, do not cover the chick boxes. This promotes better ventilation and makes it easier to check the chicks when holding and loading. Temperature at chick level inside the box should be approximately 30°C (86°F) and 60-70% RH. Do not place stacks of chick boxes too closely together, this allows for better airflow around boxes. Do not allow fans to blow directly on to chicks. Do not place chick boxes directly on the floor as this will cause chilling. Vent temperature is a primary indicator of chick comfort. Optimum chick vent temperature is 103-105°F (39.4 - 40.5°C). Holding room conditions - Temperature, humidity and air speed all interact to determine the temperature of the chick. CO2 level in the chick room should also be monitored, especially when using a recycle ventilation system, whether in summer or winter. Ideal room conditions; Temperature 22 - 28°C (71.6 - 82.4°F) RH 50% - 60% Fresh Air Exchange = 700 m3 / h / 10,000 chicks CO2 <1000 ppm Uniform Light

NEWS Tim Walker: Australian Poultry Award winner At this year’s Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Tim Walker was presented with the Australian Poultry Award. Tim Walker has made a major contribution to the Australian poultry industry since graduating with a Bachelor of Rural Science (Hons) from the University of New England in 1969. Tim then completed a PhD in nutrition-disease interactions in chickens at UNE under the supervision of Rob Cumming. In 1974 Tim was appointed Manager, Technical Services at NRM in New Zealand. He returned to Australia in 1978 to take up the position of Divisional Nutritionist at NB Love Industries and was appointed General Manager at Millmaster Feeds in 1980. There followed a series of senior management positions in feed milling/ poultry production companies including General Manager at Allied Mills 1984-86; National Manager, Feed and Nutrition at Table Talk Poultry/ Steggles Ltd 1986-99; and National Manager, Feed and Nutrition at Bartter Enterprises 1999-2009. In recognition of his expertise and experience in poultry nutrition, Tim was appointed a Director of the Governing Board of the Australian Poultry CRC in 2003, Deputy Chairman of the CRC Board in 2005, Program Manager (Program 2 – Nutrition and the Environment) in 2009 and is also a member of the Education Committee. Over the years Tim has been involved in several industry bodies. In addition to his involvement with the poultry CRC, Tim has been company and CRC representative on the Council of the University of Sydney’s Poultry Research Foundation almost continuously from 1978 and a committee member

of the Foundation from 2011 to the present time. He has been a member of the organizing committee of numerous scientific, technical and industry meetings, workshops and conferences, including APSS and Australian Poultry Convention. He was company representative on the Feed Manufacturers Association of NSW committee 1980-1992 and President of the Association 1983-1986. Tim has contributed extensively to the development of poultry nutrition and of the poultry industry in developing countries of the region since the early 1970s. He was involved in government and institution consultancies in Indonesia, Western Samoa, China, Hungary and Nepal in 2012. He has been involved in numerous industry body meetings (many involving presentation of papers) and private enterprise consultancies since the mid 1970s including visits to numerous overease countries. In addition he has been involved in numerous poultry nutrition seminars throughout the Asia Pacific region since 2009. In more recent times, Tim was Program Director of the Asian Agribusiness Media Poultry Feed Quality Conference in Bangkok in 2012 and 2013. His long term contribution to the development of poultry nutrition in the developing countries of the region has been quite remarkable. Tim has contributed in a very meaningful way to poultry research and education in Australia through his involvement as R&D Director of the poultry nutrition programs of NB Love, Millmaster Feeds, Allied Mills and Steggles Pty Ltd 1978–1999; industry member on the Australian Chicken Meat Research Committee Advisory Panel 1980-1984 and member of the

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Chicken Meat Committee of the Rural Industries R&D Corporation 2008-2011. Tim has very willingly provided valuable guidance to postgraduate students undertaking research programs in poultry nutrition. Through his extensive experience in poultry nutrition and his willing involvement and participation in industry and educational institution organized information exchange forums, Tim Walker has made a long term profound contribution to the Australian poultry industry. This combined with his outstanding contribution to the development of poultry nutrition and the poultry industry in the developing countries of the region makes him a very worthy nominee for the Australian Poultry Award for 2015.

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farm management and profitability, crop innovation, algae and DHA, nutrition and genetic expression, immunity and gut health, alternative protein sources, international agribusiness opportunities and much more. “With its topical blend of science, agriculture, entrepreneurship, business and marketing information, ONE will show attendees how they can make a real difference in our changing world.” Confirmed agriculture talks and breakout sessions at ONE include: • ‘One giant step: The digital farm’ with David Hunt, co-founder of Agrilarity. • ‘Rule No.1: There are no rules’, with Mary Shelman, former Director of the agribusiness program at Harvard Business School. • ‘ONE Centimeter of soil’, with Robert Walker, General Manager for Alltech Crop Science. • ‘How long can we go? Feed efficiency

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Riva Selegg: new larger factory Riva Selegg SA , the Italian manufacturer of egg graders and farm packers since 1996 has now moved to a new larger factory premises. The new factory premises will assist in facilitating increased production capacity along with continuing a strong

emphasis on research and development of materials and technologies as required in the process of egg weighing and egg handling. “Riva Selegg dominates internationally in the market for supplying egg grading/egg packing

equipment for the smaller to medium sized commercial egg producer,” said Rob Duns from Dunogan Farm Tech, the Australian distributor for Riva Selegg. “Riva Selegg egg graders and farm packers use latest technology, are well priced and are simple to maintain and operate,” he said. Riva Selegg egg graders range in capacity from 2,220 eggs per hour to 15,000 egg per hour and are distributed by Dunogan Farm Tech in Australia, PNG, New Zealand and the South West and details can be found on the website at www.dunoganfarmtech.com.au

Pelbo now part of Moba Group Moba, a leading manufacturer of grading, packing and processing equipment for consumption eggs, and Pelbo, a leading and innovative manufacturer of equipment for the eggbreaking and processing market with a solid reputation, have joined forces. In recent years, Moba has gradually developed its activities for the eggbreaking and processing market. In an ongoing effort to expand its product portfolio and strengthen services for its customers, the Moba Group incorporated Pelbo in March 2016. Paul de Schouwer, Sales Director of the Moba Group, explained, “This acquisition enables us to create a significant expansion of our production and service capabilities worldwide. “Over the next year, we will convert our organisation into knowledge and production centres, each with a specific focus. In Brugherio, Italy, we will focus on egg processing.” Fabio Gualtieri, Sales Director of Pelbo explained his position. “The fact that Moba will concentrate its development and manufacturing activities for the egg processing market in Brugherio empowers us to bring more innovations to the market,” he said. “The worldwide Moba sales and service network will contribute to wider market coverage while at the same time offering a higher level of service to our customers. “By integrating the sales and service of the Pelbo product line into the worldwide Moba network, Moba continues its philosophy of being a ‘one stop shop’ for the egg market.” For more information go to: www. moba.net and www.pelbo.it

NEWS Dr Geoff Irish joins AusPac Ingredients Dr Geoff Irish joined AusPac Ingredients Pty Ltd as Technical Manager on January 25, 2016. Geoff completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (1st Class Honours) at the University of Adelaide in 1988 and a PhD in poultry nutrition at the University of Sydney in 1992. After completing his PhD he spent three years as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada examining methods of improving the nutritional value of soybean meal and predicting the nutritional value of wheat and barley for poultry. Since returning to Australia in 1996 Geoff has been involved in the animal stockfeed and feed additive industry. During these years Geoff has had first hand experience with a number of products in the Selko range and has seen the steady growth of the market share of Selko products in the hands of the Nutreco distributor, AusPac Ingredients. “I have been impressed by the market share that AusPac Ingredients has been able to achieve across a range of animal species and market segments” said Geoff. “You can’t achieve this amount of success with products that are less than world class”. Geoff is also excited by the opportunities that exist to further the success of the business through his technical knowledge and standing in the industry. “There is a real shift in thinking in terms of how industry approaches novel feed additive products. “I have seen many of these as they have been introduced to the Australian

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Potters Poultry returns to AMC/PIX 2015 UK based Potters Poultry will be attending AMC/PIX 2016 and the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s display is to be found on stands 46-48 in the exhibition hall. Potters Export Manager Richard Beevis will be representing his company at the event supported by Australian agents AAS Pty Ltd whose Managing Director is Peter Mathews. Poultry Digest visited the Rugby UK Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plant, its nearby rearing facility, and a free range farm equipped with a Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aviary system. Go to our website (www. primarymedia.com.au) to access the June/July 2015 issue to read that report. More than 50% of UK egg production is now cage free and Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has developed its aviary systems over a 25 year period with the specific aim of making bird management as easy as possible for the farmer in a cage free system now favoured by both retailers and regulators in many markets, including Australia. Though it appears that there will soon be a uniform set of codes for free range farms in Australia there is still some uncertainty around the process. Certainly, pressure from retailers, animal activists, consumer groups, and regulators, make it difficult to predict future trends in the layer sector here. The fact that an aviary system like the Pottersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; one can be used for either free range or barn laid means that

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Rapid changes lead to skills shortages By RAY Johnson, Managing Director, Agricultural Appointments According to our most recent report, the 2016 Agrifood Talent Report, new technology, changing business structures and new ways of marketing are opening up a ‘new age’ skills gap that could really hurt Australia’s agricultural competitiveness. Agribusiness as an industry may therefore be heading towards not only a well-documented general skills shortage but also more specific skills shortages bought upon by recent rapid changes within the industry. Our report highlights a trend toward niche production of differentiated products, large-scale production as well as the new wave of digital technology, adoption of new business structures and innovative marketing by farmers. We are seeing a shift from the traditional way of doing things to ways that require new skills and knowledge. Tomorrow’s farmer won’t just focus on driving the tractor, they’ll also be

confident in the use of technology such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and remote data capture, to enable farmers to choose production that is most profitable, to produce a speciality product and to be acutely aware of consumer demands. For the agribusiness sector a recent survey by Agrifood Skills Australia (2014) found that skills shortages are already increasingly a major factor limiting profitability and growth prospects. Analysis by Professor Jim Pratley has found only around 300 agricultural graduates per year are now produced from Australian universities. This number grows to over 700 per year when related courses are considered. These numbers assume that there is no leakage of these graduates out of agriculture – but we know that this leakage can be significant. At best therefore the universities are producing

New natural pigment product Premium Agri Products is about to launch the new innovative natural pigment Colortek Yellow 10%, developed by Novus International by its Carotenoid Division in Spain. Managing Director Rudi Stout said his company is the exclusive distributor for Novus Colortek Yellow in Australia complementing the already wide selection of both natural and synthetic pigment products the company already sells into the Australian market. Colortek Yellow has been under development for some 5 years and has proved to be a breakthrough in technology in the production of natural pigments resulting in vastly improved bioavailability and stability unseen previously with natural pigments. Novus conducted a number of trials evaluating Colortek Yellow performance and stability against market leading brands of synthetic yellow in commercial premixes as well as in-field trials with layer farms in Europe as well as Australia. In all trials Colortek Yellow 10% proved to be highly successful

confirming this natural pigment permormed to the equal level of synthetic yellow pigment in all parameters. It is a very natural concentrated pigment containing high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin derived from Marigold flowers and has excellent stability properties in both layer feed premixes and finished layer feeds. It can be used as a direct natural pigment replacement for synthetic yellow pigments in layer premixes on 1 to 1.25 ratio at a similar inclusion cost of the synthetic product. Colortek presents premix manufacturers with an ideal option of utilising a natural yellow pigment with total confidence of pigment stability. Rudi said the company has experienced a significant increase in sales of natural pigments in the last 12 months and he is confident this trend will increase as additives in both layer and broiler feeds will come under closer scrutiny from supermarkets, fast food outlets and consumer groups. Call Rudi on 0418 251 747.

only 700 or so graduates for a job market of more than 4000. Looking at the market through new job advertisements gives us some perspective on what is happening in the employment market. A new report from Seek has shown that new job ads remain well below pre-GFC advertising rates, with the lowest point reached in 2009. Although there were good increases over the next two years (2010 and 2011) there were significant reductions again in 2012 and 2013. But over 2014 and 2015 there was a steady increase again – for example, there was an increase of 22% in job advertising volume from 2013 to 2015. This growth has been uneven across States and job classifications, with clear winners and losers. The strongest growth has been in NSW and Victoria, Queensland was static and Western Australia continues to experience ongoing major reductions in job advertisement rates. And it is really interesting to find that in the Seek job classification of Farming, Animals and Conservation (mostly jobs in agriculture), there has been a major increase in job advertisements from 2010 through to 2015. And the rate of growth of the agriculture classification relative to the other 29 Seek job classifications showed agriculture to be one of the really key growth categories, ranking second and third (out of a total of 30 job classifications) in Victoria and Queensland respectively. These data provide real evidence of strong growth in the agricultural job market, at a time when there is a lack of industry leadership to address the everworsening agrifood skills shortages. The decreasing number of students taking university courses in agriculture has its roots in the decreasing number of school children studying agriculture in high schools. As an industry this presents real challenges to agribusiness leaders, and this will need to be addressed in a strategic manner with a well thoughtout plan. And individual agribusiness companies will have to change their recruitment approaches to secure the right people into the future.

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New Woodshaving Spreader on display at the Imexco AMC/PIX Imexco stand Tea Gardens, NSW based Imexco will have its new Woodshaving Spreader (for tractor applications ) on display at AMC/PIX 2016 (stands 126/129). The 2.5 meter wide (2 metre working width) spreader unit, designed and manufactured by CMC Industries in Italy, features a three point hitch (category 2) and is PTO powered working at 540 RPM.The weight of the unit is 320 kg. According to CMC, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the wood shaving spreader enables a quick and consistent spreading of wood shavings inside poultry shedsâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be used to spread a constant layer of material on the shed floor and the operator can select the depth of material being spread with a simple but effective mechanical millimeter regulator located in the rear of the unit, said Doug

Peters from Imexco. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shaving spreader is easily attached to PTO connection and three point anchor points common to most tractors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a single pass of the spreader, the shed floor is covered with the correct quantity (important in RSPCA broiler protocol sheds) of bedding material thereby saving cost and generating better productivity with each growing phase,â&#x20AC;? Doug said. Go and meet Doug Peters and the Imexco team at their stand to learn more about the woodshaving spreader and other Imexco products. See the CMC You Tube video of the spreader working in a poultry shed by going to the CMC website.

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PIX PREVIEW TRADE DISPLAY Optimum livestock house climate with an efficient heating system A good livestock house climate is important for the animals’ well-being, health and productivity. Heating is part of the total climate solution. Like ventilation and cooling, heating is crucial for creating the best possible climate in buildings with a high level of productivity. SKOV provides ventilation solutions in which heating is an integrated part of the overall solution. To provide birds and litter with the best start, it is important that the livestock house is heated for a period of time before the birds are stocked. This is essential in climate areas where it is cool or cold. The air temperature can be raised within a few hours, however, it may take a long time for the walls and floor to be heated. Small broilers are completely dependent on the ambient air temperature and a solid base for good production results is formed during the first days of life. Therefore, it is a good investment to ensure optimum climatic conditions when the broilers are stocked. Even after this first critical period, the livestock house climate is of great importance for the animals’ well-being and productivity. Particularly temperature and relative humidity have an important part to play in connection with poultry feed consumption, growth, stress, infection risk, etc. The ventilation of the livestock house does of course play an important role here, but it will, in periods, be

necessary to add heat to the livestock house to control the climate entirely, including temperature, relative humidity and CO2. The Spiraflex heating system from SKOV is based on the supply and circulation of hot water. SKOV heating components are of a very high quality and they are well suited for a harsh livestock house environment. Spiraflex finned tubes provide an efficient and economical heating of the air in the house. The heat emission level of the Spiraflex tube is per metre much higher than the heat mission of a smooth tube. The tubes are mounted below the air inlets. The finned tubes emit heat to the surrounding air, primarily through convection. The air gets lighter, rises and carries the cold air from the inlets further into the house, ensuring circulation of the air. The positioning helps provide correct ventilation with optimum mixing of cold air from the outside and heated housing air so that the broilers are not exposed to cold air downdraughts. As a poultry producer it is crucial that the litter in the livestock house gets off to a good start, as this is important for the animals’ well-being. To provide the litter with these conditions it is important that the livestock house is entirely dry and preheated, before the litter is spread out. For more information visit the SKOV stand at AMC/PIX 2016.

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PIX PREVIEW TRADE DISPLAY 2016 Upgrades and innovations at GE Silos Visit the GE Silos stand at PIX to see the company’s latest upgrades and innovations. “We have introduced a patented manhole that has no ledges for product to bridge in silos,” said Jason Comer from GE Silos. “That means less cleaning is required and you don’t get covered in feed each time you open the manhole. “We are using a new adhesive sealant that prevents dust from entering between sheet joins and where walls meet the cone. “This is one of the first places that silos begin to rust from feed being trapped between the wall and bas ring. “In other exciting news, we

have recently employed a product development engineer to improve the products we build and to enable us to implement the improvements faster than before. “We are also working on a new way to take moisture out of the silos to reduce product bridging and blockages from hot or moist feed. “ Other future developments incude our new ladder and cage system that will be four times cheaper to buy, safer and stronger than current Australian standard ladders “We also want to increase the overall strength of silos to better withstand huge storms, large product bridging and falling inside the silos.

Patarker appointed as new agents for Vencomatic Simon McKenzie, Area Sales Manager for Vencomatic Australia and New Zealand has announced that at the end of April 2016, the Sydney based company Patarker, originally founded by Gerry Bigeni, would now become agents for Vencomatic poultry shed systems. In recent times Patarker has been involved with a number of layer farm developments and has found that the unique Vencomatic aviary systems tends suit the changing needs of the industry.

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“In both Europe and now the United States, barn laid or aviary systems have become more popular than ever as consumer and retailers pressure farmers to move away from cage laid systems,” Mr McKenzie said. “Therefore it is inevitable that Australian and New Zealand layer farms will also move in this direction,” he predicted. “The advantage of the Vencomatic aviary systems is that they can be used either in fully enclosed sheds (which means barn laid) or on free range farms

once clearly established protocols have been finalised.” Patarker and Vencomatic will both have stands at the upcoming AMC/PIX 2016 event. Patarker will be occupying stands 212 and 213 and Vencomatic will be stands 39 and 41. “Vencomatic has in recent times equipped the Farm Pride free range farms at Bears Lagoon in Victoria and has also supplied Hazeldene Poultry with a major breeder system,” Mr McKenzie said.

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Latin America Research Alliances Meeting in Cubritiba in Brazil. Alltech’s vice president for Latin America. “The results achieved will certainly improve the global industry, thanks to the generation of new technologies.” In Brazil, Alltech initiated two research alliances last year with agreements signed with the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) and the São Paulo Agency for Agribusiness Technology (APTA), which are driving research in the poultry and pig sectors, and beef sector, respectively.

Also in this territory, new alliances will start in May, one of them with the purpose of seeking improvements in milk productivity and quality using Alltech technologies as a result of an agreement signed with the University of São Paulo. In addition to this, the Federal University of Santa Catarina will be responsible for developing the first research aquaculture project in Latin America, within the Alltech program, assessing the organic mineral and DHA requirements in Tilapia.

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evaluation and thanks the jurisdictions and the Commonwealth as well as industry for their constructive participation in the evaluation process,” said Mr Milne. “The challenge for all of us working in the biosecurity space is not to become complacent because of the overall positivity of this report. Amongst the many positives, the report does highlight areas of concern in the provision of veterinary services in Australia, including staffing and funding issues and provided suggestions to deal with any issues raised. “Governments in Australia - often with industry participation - are already working to address many of the issues in the evaluation, often as a result of their own earlier reviews. Thorough consideration of the recommendations and resulting actions coming out of the OIE process will complement existing efforts to improve biosecurity services in a challenging financial environment,” said Mr Milne. The legislated and operational direction for much of Australia’s agricultural sector is transitioning to ‘shared responsibility’ for biosecurity. AHA will continue to work with both industry and government to ensure Australia’s reputation as a world-leader in biosecurity and animal health continues to shine. The full OIE PVS Evaluation Report is available on the Animal Health Australia website.

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Broiler farm beats demand charges with Power Factor Correction from Modern Solar Much has been said recently about changes in the electricity tariff structure that has resulted in massive increases in energy costs; in particular network charges. The move from kW demand to Kva demand charges has meant that any farm with a low power factor will now be paying for power they don’t even consume. One such farm that was hit by these changes is Feather Downs Farms in Carbrook Queensland. The Free to Range broiler farm owned and operated by Geoff O’Meara, was advised by Energex they were being moved from their kW demand charges to kVA demand charges. Not only did his cost per kilowatthour go up, his change in tariff structure meant he faced a massive 34% increase in his network energy charges. We recently visited Mr O’Meara to see how he had overcome the latest round of energy increases. Geoff grew up on a dairy farm and followed a natural progression into cattle. With farming experience that spans more than 36 years, Geoff like many others has endured the feast and famine so often associated with cattle industry. After many years of surviving the uncertainty brought about by droughts, floods and fluctuating prices he sought

out alternative farming opportunities. Geoff said “the lure of a change in lifestyle and the prospect of a long-term contract lead me to consider the poultry industry”. Now 16 years later he enjoys the stability and certainty that comes with a long-term contract with fixed pricing for his product. Having the certainty of a price for your product is great; however the ability to control variable costs is paramount in maintaining profitability and adequate return on investment. Geoff went on to say, “I contacted The Modern Group who installed my solar system and they installed the 50kVAR Power Factor Correction as a means of controlling my overheads. The results have been great and the unit will pay for itself in two years”. Basically, Power Correction works by reducing wastage caused by inductive loads such as fans and pumps. The best power factor you can have is unity or 1. If you are on a Kva demand charge and have a power factor of 0.6 then 0.4 or 40% of the power you are being charged for is not being used. Likewise if your power factor is 0.7 then you have 0.3 or 30% wastage. Geoff said; “If your not sure how Power Factor Correction works, I would contact the technicians at Modern. “The guys there did a site inspection

and worked out how much it would save me. “By installing Power Factor Correction you can greatly reduce your kVA demand charges,” Geoff explained.

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Assessing optimal outdoor stocking density in free-range laying hens By D. CAMPBELL1,2, G.LINCH1 and C.LEE2

onsumer concern for laying hen welfare is leading to an increase in alternative housing systems that provide valued resources designed to cater to hens’ ethological needs. Freerange farming is growing throughout Australia as this system provides an outdoor area for hens to exhibit more natural behaviour such as dust bathing, foraging and sun bathing (Fanatico, 2006). However, there is currently public debate concerning the amount of outdoor space needed to constitute the ‘free-range’ label, and concurrently, a lack of scientific data defining the optimal outdoor stocking density for

improved hen welfare. Furthermore, recent evidence shows not all hens choose to access the range daily, with some hens never venturing outdoors (Gebhardt-Henrich et al., 2014; Hinch and Lee, 2014, Richards et al., 2011); questioning the value of outdoor access to hens. A compilation of behavioural and physiological methods, including RFID tracking of individual hens were used to evaluate range use and hen welfare in response to three different outdoor stocking density treatments (2 replicates/treatment) in an experimental free-range facility at the University of New England, Armidale: Stocking

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density treatment A: 2000 hens/ha; B: 10 000 hens/ha; C: 20 000 hens/ha. Nine-hundred ISA Brown hens were distributed evenly between six indoor pens (150 birds/pen) with an accompanying varying sized outdoor range. From 22 – 30 weeks, individual hens’ (50% of population tagged) daily transitions between the indoor pens and outdoor range were recorded using microchip leg bands and an RFID tracking system (Microchips Australia Pty Ltd: Trovan technology; Dorset Identification B.V., Aalten, Netherlands). False RFID readings were filtered out using custom-built software (Bryce

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MANAGEMENT FEATURE Little, CSIRO) to provide precise records of daily hen movements for each stocking density. All data were analysed using General Linear Models in JMP 12 (SAS Institute, Cary, NC). Results showed no difference between stocking density treatments in the average number of visits outside per day (P = 0.28), but on average, the hens in the lowest stocking density, spent significantly more time outside each day (P < 0.002). Across all stocking density treatments, hens varied in the proportion of days spent outside, from no range visits across the trial to daily range visits. The proportion of tagged birds that visited the range daily were 71%, 66% and 62% for the A, B and C stocking densities respectively. These preliminary results show some variation in range use related to range stocking density, however ongoing data collection including behaviour exhibited by hens on the range, use of the entire range area, Welfare Quality scores of all hens, albumen corticosterone measures and production variables will provide a more

complete picture of the influence of outdoor range stocking density on freerange hen welfare. References: Fanatico A (2006) ATTRA Publication #IP300. https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/ summaries/summary.php?pub=222 Gebhardt-Henrich SG, Toscano MJ & Fröhlich EKF (2014) Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 155: 74-81. Hinch G & Lee C (2014) Final Report: Project No 1.5.2. (Poultry CRC LTD). Richards GJ, Wilkins LJ, Knowles TG, Booth F, Toscano MJ, Nicol CJ & Brown SN (2011) Vet. Rec. 169: 338.

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overall animal health and welfare,” Steve said. “Composition and structure ensures a very high degree of poultry acceptance and there are different degrees of hardness available. “You can choose a suitable PECKstone grade according to poultry activity and age. The PECKstone-Poultry Medium grade is the mineral block that is the easiest for poultry to process. “It’s ideal for highly active chicks from day one. Also a good choice for pullets and turkeys. “The PECKstonePoultry Hard grade is the most widespread standard for pullets, egg laying hens, broilers with a longer life time and older turkeys. “PECKstone Poultry Extra Hard grade is ideal for egg laying hens with untrimmed beaks and particularly active poultry with high requirements. It’s frequently used for flocks of parent animals. “To use place the PECKstone in a covered area indoors or outdoors, remove the blocks from the tub, place on the floor or better still place on top of the over-turned tub supplied. “It can also be supplied as a specially designed hang unit made of stainless steel. This enables easy hanging at the appropriate height for the poultry’s age and activity range. “Based on our experiments and customer feed back, we recommend a PECKstone for every 500-800 birds.” PECKstone is distributed through Pro-Wash Poultry. Phone: 0427 886 866.

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