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Pork Journal

March/April 2013 Volume 35, Number 2

Man with a mission: Ken Crawford, pig farmer, ecologist and environmental research scientist

VIV Asia continues to grow in size and scope

Great turn-out for Bendigo Pig Fair

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Contents 8 MAIN FEATURE Man with a mission: Ken Crawford, pig farmer, ecologist and environmental research scientist Ken and Sue Crawford have owned and run Gowrie EcoFarm near Boggabri NSW for more than 37 years. Ken has always had an interest in ecological agriculture and whole farm sustainability. “Holistic planning and integrating pest management with nutrient management has enabled the soil building process to continue year after year,” he said.

Ken Crawford

Pork Journal March/April 2013 Volume 35, Number 2 Editorial Enquiries Peter Bedwell or Rosemary Embery +6 1 2 4368 2220 Sales: Peter Bedwell Phone: +61 2 4368 2220 Mob: 0419 235 288 Email: rembery@iinet.net.au Website: www.primarymedia.com.au PORK JOURNAL consists of a bi-monthly management magazine and an annual industry review. Published by C D Supplies Pty Ltd (ACN 091 560 557)

NEWS 4 VIV Asia continues to grow in size and scope The VIV Asia 2013 event, combining special themes Croptech/Feedtech, Meattech and Animal Health, was spread through six halls in the vast Bangkok International Trade & exhibition Centre (BITEC) Complex where 747 exhibitors from more than 40 countries displayed their products and industry expertise. 6 Australian pork industry wins two prestigious young scientist awards Australian Pork Limited (APL) has congratulated Dr Kate Plush for receiving the Australian Pork Award, as part of the 2013 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. In addition to Dr Plush’s success was the award presented to Dr Joshua Sweeny, Research Officer from the Department of Agriculture and Food WA. 14 VIV Asia 2013 trends and products Trying to get around nearly 750 exhibitors in the space of three days is nigh on impossible – not to mention the vast range of conference material but even so trends are possible to identify. The VIV Animal Health Summit Asia 2013 focused on the reduction of antibiotic use in livestock production. 16 Alltech’s 2013 International Symposium: Glimpse 2020

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The Bendigo Pig Fair, held at the Bendigo Exhibition Center on April 16 to 17, 2013 was supported by a good turn-out of both growers and exhibitors in the trade hall. The seminar focused on E.coli on April 16 and was opened by Dr Roger Campbell CEO of the Pork CRC. 20 Nutreco Seminar: ‘Solutions for Sustainable and Profitable Animal Production On March 12 Nutreco organized its seminar ‘Solutions for sustainable and profitable animal production’ at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel. 25 Minitube to host Pig Production Seminar Minitube Australia has announced it will be hosting a Pig Production Seminar at Bendigo in Victoria from May 22 to May 23. The theme of the seminar will focus on how to optimise your fertility results.

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NEWS VIV Asia continues growth in size and scope The VIV Asia 2013 event, combining special themes Croptech/Feedtech, Meattech and Animal Health, was spread through six halls in the vast Bangkok International Trade & exhibition Centre (BITEC) Complex where 747 exhibitors from more than 40 countries displayed their products and industry expertise. “By using two essential themes, VIV aims to facilitate and stimulate production of high quality animal protein in the growth countries of Asia,” said Ruwan Berculo Project Manager VIV. “The quality of the end products – meat, poultry and eggs, is largely determined by what happens at the start of the chain. “Consequently our partners, experts and exhibitors present the best knowledge and technologies to produce the best end products. “They do so at the exhibition, with machinery for feed milling and with meat processing equipment and technologies for consumer products. “In addition to the exhibition we have a parallel program with conferences where we share the knowledge contained within the chain amongst our visitors,” explained Mr Berculo. At the opening ceremony held on the March 13, 2013 Gerard Leewenburgh, director international exhibitions of VNU Exhibitions Europe and managing Director of VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific said, “the professionals in livesock and aquatic industries selected VIV Asia 2013 as their preferred meeting point. “It’s Asia’s largest event, constantly organised every other year for over two decades. “It provides an effective platform for trade and ideas exchange among animal protein professionals. “The event provides tremendous business opportunities to regional buyers and sellers.” Commenting on exhibitor and visitor numbers, Mr Leewenburgh remarked on the remarkable number of Chinese exhibitors – more than 130 of the 747 exhibitor total. “Thailand, the USA, the Netherlands and France were the other nations in the top five,” he said. “Visitor numbers are anticipated to exceed 25,000 (which they subsequently did – 31000 in fact!),” he concluded. Next Mr Thongchai Sridama, Director

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and acting president of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) explained that TCEB is the government agency associated with the Prime Minister’s office, whose mission is to promote the conference and exhibition industries in Thailand. “VIV Asia is regarded as ‘the pride of Thailand’ and is recognised as one of the world’s most promising focal points for livestock industries,” he said. The VIV Asia and Positive Action Publications (PAP) Asia Personality Awards presented by Nigel Horrox Managing Director of PAP and VIV’s Ruwan Berculo have become a key component of the VIV event. Recognised in the awards announced at VIV Asia 2013 in the pig industry sector was Rosemary Smart, International Marketing Director of the Canadian Swine Exports Association. A keynote address was delivered my UK Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, Mr David Heath CBE MP.

3 1. Winner of the VIV Asian Pig Personality 2013 Award, Rosemary Smart, International Director of the Canadian Swine Exports Association. 2. Ruwan Berculo, Project Manager, VNU Exhibitions. 3. LtoR: Thongchai Sridama, President TCEB; Yukol Limlamthong, Minister of Agriculture Thailand; Rt Hon David Health MP, Minister of State for Agriculture UK and Gerard Leeuwenburgh, Managing Director VNU Exhibitions.

“British agri-technology firms are hoping to take advantage of a new trade agreement planned between the EU and Thailand,” according to an announcement from the British Embassy, Bangkok. “An EU-Thailand trade agreement presents great opportunities for British businesses such as those here at VIV Asia to offer the latest technology, innovation and

know-how to companies both in Thailand and the SE Asian region. “Thailand and the UK are both food producing and food loving nations and I hope the exchange of ideas here will lead to new, productive collaborations between UK and Thai agri-business companies as well as others from elsewhere in the SE Asian region,’ he said.

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NEWS Australian pork industry wins two prestigious young scientist awards Australian Pork Limited (APL) has congratulated Dr Kate Plush for receiving the Australian Pork Award, as part of the 2013 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig presented the awards at a gala dinner for the agriculture sector’s key annual conference, Outlook, noting the government’s investment in research and development (R&D). A Postdoctoral Research Fellow through the Pork Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) at the University of Adelaide, Dr Kate Plush is currently conducting research into confinement-free sow and piglet management. The grant she received will go towards her project titled ‘Interventions to reduce stillbirth rates and improve postnatal viability in the piglet’. The aim of the project is to determine whether maternal supplementation of magnesium sulphate reduces the incidence of stillbirth in piglets, hypoxic damage and increases piglet viability, and overall piglet peri-natal mortality. “Pre-weaning piglet mortality is a major constraint to the profitability of the pig industry,” Dr Plush said. Still births contribute approximately 25-50% of overall mortality. Additionally, non-fatal hypoxia results in neural damage to the piglet which may contribute to additional post-natal mortality from sow crushing and starvation/exposure to cold,” she said. “This project will allow me to apply previous strengths to my current research, facilitating a somewhat comfortable transition from postgraduate studies in sheep to a research career in pigs. “It will also allow me to commence a career in an area in which there is knowledge to be gained, and which will become of increased importance if alternate gestation and lactation housing is adopted by industry.” The evening’s prestigious awards provided a duel win for the Australian pork industry. In addition to Dr Plush’s success was the award presented to Dr Joshua Sweeny, Research Officer from the Department of Agriculture and Food WA. He was the recipient of the Australian

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Andrew Spencer, CEO Australian Pork Limited with Dr Kate Plush.

Animal Welfare Strategy Award for his project on ‘Determining the optimum vitamin D requirement in modern pig genotypes’. This award is to help combat lameness and associated welfare issues in pigs. The Science and Innovation Awards encourage participation in science, innovation and technology in rural industries and help advance the careers of young scientists through national recognition of their research. The Awards provide recipients with

grants of up to $22,000 each to pursue their research project exploring an emerging scientific issue or innovation over a 12 month period. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) facilitates the Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry with the financial support of 12 industry partners. For more information visit http://www.daff.gov.au/abares/conferences events/scienceawards

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Ken with tractor-drawn 10,000 litre Axon slurry tanker.

Man with a mission: Ken Crawford, pig farmer, ecologist and environmental research scientist

By PETER BEDWELL

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en and Sue Crawford have owned and run Gowrie EcoFarm near Boggabri NSW for more than 37 years. Ken has always had an interest in ecological agriculture and whole farm sustainability. “Holistic planning and integrating pest management with nutrient management has enabled the soil building process to continue year after year,” he said. “At the same time, optimal yields have been achieved rewarding our family with a good standard of living.

“Piggery effluent treated by formulating pig rations with dietary natural zeolite has, together with other management techniques, transformed our property from a single enterprise farm into an integrated, diversified and highly productive operation. “Safe storage and spreading of treated effluent, in a timely manner, has resulted in a connected ecosystem of soil, plant and animal relationships,” Ken explained. “I have accumulated more than a decade of experience in recycling waste nutrients using dietary clinoptilolite (a w

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v volcanic form of natural zeolite). “A love of the land is an integral part of my identity forming who I am and what I do and I have conducted and reported on my research with the hope of inspiring others to reconnect with the land and enjoy the fulfillment that comes from working and living on it,” he said. The easiest way to understand the significance of Ken’s work and experience in recycling waste using zeolite is to quote from a paper he prepared in January 2009 (Recycling waste nutrients in piggery effluent using dietary natural zeolite) as part of his research that resulted in him being awarded a Master of Sustainable Agriculture from Sydney University. “Over half the nutrients fed to pigs are excreted. This is a problem for the pork industry in Australia and overseas as the excretions can have serious environmental impacts with N, P, K and Zn being of greatest concern,” the paper’s introduction reads. “There is opportunity to recycle excreted waste nutrients by using dietary natural zeolite to effectively treat piggery effluent, enabling safe storage and slurry spreading as fertiliser. “Applications of natural zeolite vary from handling radio active waste to horticulture and agriculture. This dissertation examines the use of dietary clinoptilolite (a type of natural zeolite) in piggery effluent management to enhance its fertiliser value. “There are many nutrient loss pathways in storing and spreading piggery effluent slurry. “The author views lost nutrients as a loss in fertiliser value and a lost opportunity to make use of this valuable organic fertiliser. “Understanding and using dietary clinoptilolite technology aids in maximising fertiliser value and minimising environmental impacts. “The technology may be considered part of a process known as environmental nutrition, which includes the reduction of waste nutrients through dietary means. “This dissertation develops such an understanding using an extensive literature review and case study to explore where, how and why nutrient losses occur. “It then explores the value of dietary clinoptilolite in piggery effluent management. “The research shows that formulating pig rations with dietary clinoptilolite powder (particle size ≤ 76 mm to 5mm) is a safe, convenient and effective way of recycling nutrients from piggery effluent and reducing N losses, in particular. “Gowrie Ecofarm is a practical demonstration of this technology. “Experience and trial work under

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Top: Target yield for soybean crop is 3t/ha. Above: Red Roc Booster made from dietary clinoptilolite, a volcanic form of natural Zeolite.

veterinary supervision has led to the following maximum inclusion rates by weight for powdered clinoptilolite in pig diet formulations: weaners 5%, growers 2.5% and breeders 1%. “In summary, this study shows that there is potential for widespread adoption of dietary clinoptilolite technology in the Australian pork industry, especially as fertiliser prices are increasing rapidly, land is usually available on pig farms for slurry spreading and soils are often infertile and require building up in terms of chemical, physical and biological fertility,” the introduction concludes. Interest in Ken’s work with Zeolite has spread beyond the pig industry and in early 2010 the Australian Organic Producer ran an extensive report on his research conducted at Gowrie when the farm was running 60 sows producing around 1500 pigs a year. “By adding dietary Zeolite into feed we recorded an improvement in daily weight gain of up to 16% for weaner pigs, improved back fat ratios which suggests better digestion of protein in the diets and

less nitrogen excreted,” Ken stated in that report. On the subject of crop yields using treated manure, Ken explains that he applies a precise methodology to spreading the effluent using a tractor drawn 10,000 litre tanker which distributes four loads an hour spread over 10 metre strips of land. “The effluent is spread evenly to a depth of around 2mm and is assisted by the anti-caking properties of zeolite, and the process is managed by an on-board computer connected to a ground speed sensor unit,” he explained. “The aim is to place small amounts in the right place rather than large amounts in the wrong place.” The crops grown on the farm are milled on site and integrated into pig diets and the yields reported by Ken demonstrate the effectiveness of his strategies. “Our target yield for wheat are 7.5 tonnes per hectare and 3t/ha for soybeans: our best crop of wheat grown on a experimental block using only the treated pig w manure as fertiliser was 8.5 t/ha,” he said.

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The zeolite product used by Ken is marketed under the name of Red Roc Booster, a zeolite powder created by him using raw material sourced from Castle mountain Zeolites mined near Quirindi in NSW and this company has now acquired the ‘Red Rock’ trade mark. “The powder is effective as a livestock feed additive because of its particle size and it has been well researched and trialed,” Ken said. “High levels of untreated excretion is a cause for concern for a number of livestock industries, including pig production, globally as untreated effluent can lead to serious environmental impacts through leaching of concentrated minerals including nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. “A solution is to block nutrient loss pathways by treatment with Zeolite,” Ken suggested. “Typically in untreated effluent a major proportion of N volatises to NH3 (ammonia gas) and escapes into the atmosphere. “What remains in slurry ponds can turn into soluble nitrate, a substance that can create serious environmental damage. “The key to solving the problem of nutrient loss is to adopt a whole of farm strategy that begins with nutrient management,” he said. “Trials in Canada using Zeolite as a feed additive resulted in manure excretions with 15% less N and 22% less P when compared to untreated excretions. “Also treating slurry with zeolite reduces N loss until it is ready to be absorbed by crops.” In trials conducted at Gowrie, adding Zeolite to feed significantly reduced nutrient loss while increasing fertiliser value. “Reducing NH3 also reduces odour, a benefit for neighbours, livestock and those who manage them,” Ken pointed out. So much for the virtuous aspects of Ken’s Zeolite based initiatives – what about financial benefit? Ken estimates that for every 100 sows the value of nutrients excreted on an annual basis, and the potential of saving those nutrients as fertiliser could be as high as $32000 which includes about $14000 of N. Ken’s research has extended well beyond use of Zeolite and effective waste recycling. In its Autumn 2012 issue Irrigation Australia published an article by Ken entitled ‘Key area connectivity mapping – A better way of measuring groundwater’. In this article Ken describes a new way of looking at how surface water and ground water interact, and how this information could be used by water policy makers and planners. In September 2011 Ken delivered a paper ‘A new approach to surface/ground

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Top: Slurry tanker delivers 4 loads an hour over 10 metre wide strips. Centre: 16% weight gain in weaners using 5% dietary Zeolite. Above: Zeolite treatment of slurry 5 blocks critical nutrient loss pathways.

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Figure 1b: Dietary natural zeolite treatment of feed: increased growth rates (Giles et al. 2005), reduced nutrient losses, (Gowrie EcoFarm case study). study increased fertiliser value (Gowrie

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water – connectivity mapping’ at the NSW International Association of Hydrologists Symposium in Sydney. Ken Crawford has made a major contribution to sustainable agriculture in Australia that goes well beyond the pig industry. The energy and focus he brings to his research is phenomenal and in recognition of his efforts he has been nominated for the prestigious Eureka prize for Sustainable Agriculture in 2013. Judging criteria for the award are, ‘The originality of the research, development and applications: the scientific rigour of the research or application, and finally the demonstrated impact of the research, development or application’. Pork Journal has covered many stories on innovative pig farmers and their efforts but Ken and Sue Crawford’s story would be up there with the best. At a time when livestock industries, including pig farming, are coming under sustained pressure from animal welfare groups and others who use environmental arguments to critisise intensive livestock rearing, Ken has demonstrated that we can sustainably provide food for growing populations with existing resources if we manage them intelligently. It is fair to argue that he may have achieved more in a decade than many could in a lifetime – we hope his efforts are recognised. The full version of Ken’s paper ‘Recycling waste nutrients in piggery effluent using dietary natural zeolites’ can be downloaded at www.cmzeolites.com.au ($37.00). Finally after a long career as pig farmers and latterly scientific researchers, Ken and Sue Crawford are planning a well deserved retirement and time to head off with their 4WD and caravan. The Gowrie Ecofarm – now with the pig sheds depopulated, is up for sale. Centered around a comfortable modern and well appointed five bedroom home on 68 acres and plentiful water supply, the Crawford family farm offers an opportunity for another innovative farmer to enjoy and prosper while sustainably farming and rearing livestock. Go to www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nswboggabri-7471583

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NEWS VIV Asia 2013 trends and products Trying to get around nearly 750 exhibitors in the space of three days is nigh on impossible – not to mention the vast range of conference material, but even so trends are possible to identify. The VIV Animal Health Summit Asia 2013 focused on the reduction of antibiotic use in livestock production. Key speakers on the March 14 seminars included Aidan Connolly, Vice President Alltech whose topic was antibiotic free production – 15 years of lessons learned. Indeed a core focus of Alltech’s products and research since its foundation has been replacement of antibiotics in livestock production and Mr Connolly has been involved with much of that journey. A company that has chosen different pathways to reducing antibiotics is Biomin, and Ines Rodrigues, Technical Manager Biomin Singapore, presented her paper ‘Phytogenic Feed Additives – A holistic approach to reduce antibiotics in feed’. Papers in this session were not limited to nutritional only approaches to reduce antibiotic use in production systems. In the VIV Asia 2013 Main Conference on March 14 there were four keynote speakers. The first speaker, Daron Hoffman, Director of Food and Agribusiness Research & Advisory, North East AsiaRabobank International, reflected on ‘Volatility in Agri markets’. Amongst the many changing facets of the complex agricultural production scenario Mr Hoffman spoke about the changing make of pork production from small scale production (1-50 pigs) to large scale commercial farms of 3000 pigs or more and the increasing level of automation in the processing sector. Professor Robert van Barneveld (Becan Consulting Group sponsored by Biomin) spoke about ‘Revolutionising Asian Pork Production – key drivers over the next 20 years’. “Identifying ‘flagrant use of antibiotics, phosphate alternatives, sow housing, food safety issues, productivity and effeciences as major issues, Professor van Barneveld summarised by stating that “Current Asian pork production is based on the premise of abundance, which is not sustainable,” he said. “Key drivers to revolutionising Asian

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pork production include, “the ability to position pork as a sustainable food rather than a commodity, and the capacity to control disease, optimise animal welfare and produce safe food while retaining access to modern technology (PayleanImprovac, for example). “Productivity and efficiency were vital components of maintaining a viable pork industry,” Professor van Barneveld summarised. Amongst the many exhibitor stands the move towards higher levels of technology in pig production was obvious. Roxell, a company best known in Australia for its poultry feed system, introduced its new FIDOS electonic sow feeding station at VIV Asia 2013. Big Dutchman included its award winning BigFarmNet Manger system in its comprehensive display at this year’s VIV. Particle feed size has become a signifi-

cant issue to both nutritionists and feed mill managers and Skiold, with its range of compact disc mills, has equipment that suits the trend. In the animal health hall the range of probiotic and antibiotic alternatives were numerous to say the least, but it is worth noting that even in Asia alternatives to antibiotics has indeed become mainstream. On the genetics side, the Brits were very much in evidence with a cluster of stands promoting their industry, no doubt hoping to take advantage of the about to be completed free trade deal between Thailand and the EU. There were many Australians present at the event both as visitors and on the stands of the companies they represent. The VIV Asia event has become an essential destination for Australia and pig producers seeking a technological edge to competitive production.

1. Professor Rob van Barneveld, Becan Consulting Group. 2. Skiold milling equipment. 3. Roxell’s new FIDOS electronic sow feeding station. 4. Daron Hoffman, North East Asia, Rabobank International.

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NEWS Alltech’s 2013 International Symposium: Glimpse 2020 Staying profitable in the face of high feed costs, keeping up with increased government regulations and responding to strong consumer demands are all pork industry challenges that Alltech plans to tackle at Glimpse 2020: the 29th Annual Alltech International Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky USA, from May 19 to 22. New in 2013, Alltech International Symposium delegates will have the opportunity to select breakout session tracks. These tracks, as opposed to traditional species or subject breakouts, will offer attendees a more holistic experience in which they take part in discussions ranging from algae and agriculture’s carbon footprint to nutrition and marketing. “Sixty million more tons of meat by 2020 – how can the industry achieve this expected requirement for global consumption in just seven years? Our challenge will be to produce more, better, with fewer resources and with sustainability,” said Jules Taylor-Pickard, Alltech solutions deployment team manager. “We will address this topic as well as antibiotic-free programs, risk management, sow productivity, and how to confront disease challenges.” Pig-focused breakout session tracks include: • Deliver me solutions: “Sell dreams, not products,” said Steve Jobs. The day of the product is long gone. How can I get three more pigs per sow? • Antibiotic-Free programs that really work: Over the last thirty years, we have developed true antibiotic-free programs. They are ready now, and they work. • A Revolution. A Revelation: A re-discovery of what drives nutrition and its connection to health. Could diseases be delayed, removed or eliminated if we simply changed our diets? • Success begins and ends with fertility: China averages 16 pigs per sow. The US averages 20 pigs per sow, yet we are looking for 35 plus pigs per sow. Learn how fertility will help you sink or swim. Learn to understand how fertility works at the gene level, and translate that into profit. • Seven years from now: Will the level of mycotoxins allowed in feed and in food be strictly regulated? Could this eliminate 5060% of all of our grains and feeds?

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The swine industry will also have the opportunity to network in the discussion forum and share their insight on topics such as: • Crisis management: Where does the buck stop in our industry? • Pork 2020: Can it be the Number 1 white meat? How? • Has Nutrigenomics redefined nutrition? How will it impact our industry by 2020? • The profitability factor: People or feed cost management? Registration for Alltech’s 29th Annual International Symposium is open now. Standard registration after April 15 will be $850. Two paid registrations from a single company or organisation will receive a third registration free of charge. Delegates who are members of ARPAS and AAVSB can also earn CEUs. Attendees are encouraged to register early as space is limited. Of the nearly 3,000 international delegates who attended the 2012 Alltech International Symposium, 97% indicated that they plan to attend again. For more information, or to request an invitation, contact a local Alltech representative, visit www.alltech.com/symposium or email symposium@alltech.com.

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Canada: Major pork producer to phase out sow gestation crates Major Canadian pork producer, Olymel, has stated that it will phase out gestation crates which are used for pregnant sows. “This was a culmination of a long time of reflection and thinking about this issue, and the issue of our clients worldwide,” Olymel spokesman Richard Vigneault said. “We hope others will follow this,” Mr Vigneault added. Olymel’s move follows nine US states and the European Union banning the controversial gestation crates, which have also been phased out by almost 50 major food retailers, including Tim Hortons, McDonald’s and Burger King, and other major pork producers like Maple Leaf and Smithfield Foods. The company wrote in a statement on its new policy: “Olymel believes that a ban

on the use of gestation crates is inevitable in the medium and long term. Canada, along with the US, must follow suit. “Our company believes that the entire pork production sector will have to respond positively to the demands of an increasing number of domestic and international clients who favour pork products originating from facilities which do not use crates to house pregnant sows. Numerous world renowned experts are in favour of a ban on gestation crates in order to allow sows to better express natural behaviours, benefit from greater freedom of movement, better socialisation and a higher level of welfare.” The company said that the phase out will happen in its breeding facilities by 2022.

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NEWS Global Food & Feed Congress review The global stockfeed industry met in South Africa April 9 to 12, at the Global Feed and Food Congress convened by the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF). John Spragg, Stock Feed Manufacturers’ Council of Australia Executive Officer attended and provided a presentation on ‘Sustainability and the Australian experience’. The congress was also attended by Tony Edwards who spoke about ‘Utilising rendered products as part of the responsible management world feed resources for pigs’. The theme of the conference was Safe Food & Feed For All, with a strong focus on having a sustainable feed and food industry. Mario Cutait, IFIF chairman, in his opening address identified that globally there is close to one billion tonnes of compound feed manufactured every year. A number of speakers made note of the FAO population growth estimates to 2050, and increasing affluence levels in developing countries that will drive demand for livestock products and the consequent demand for animal feeds. While there is seen to be growing demand for feed, there is currently a call from many countries to limit the increasing cost burden in feed regulatory controls. Europe, USA and Canada are looking to reduce government feed controls with a greater shift to working with industry

quality assurance programs. There is also strong sentiment for global mutual recognition in the registration and use of feed additives. To this end IFIF presented project work comparing the approval process and risk assessment procedures applying to feed additives in Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Brazil, South Africa and China. The final report from this project will provide valuable information to see where our own APVMA assessment and registration process sits relative to other countries. As we operate within a global feed market, it is hoped that in the longer term we will benefit from increased levels of mutual recognition, and less duplication as feed additives are imported into Australia. The congress included the annual Feed Regulators Workshop, where country representatives discussed existing and future changes to feed regulatory controls. The general view is that we are seeing a gradual convergence of feed regulations. Increasing dialogue between regulators and the feed industry is resulting in common methods of addressing food safety risks derived from animal feeds. There is a common view that the greatest risks are from feed ingredients and additives, with the presence of potential contaminants before they reach the feed mill. Global and country based programs need to be in place to provide traceability if and when contaminants are found. The feed supply chain needs clear information on

the steps taken by their suppliers to guarantee the safety of their products. The reality is that rejected raw materials do not disappear and they revert to the least controlled outlets in the global feed market. To better understand the existing country control systems, IFIF has commissioned a study comparing by country the existing QA programs. This will include FeedSafe for Australia, together with other programs operating in Australia for feed ingredients and additives. In the increasing shift to recognition of industry QA programs, Australia is very well placed through our existing FeedSafe QA accreditation program. FeedSafe was launched in 2003 and requires SFMCA member mills to be annually independently audited against a Code of Good Manufacturing Practice. Common limitations with such programs expressed from other countries are: • How to make accreditation mandatory where it is not enforced through government legislation. • Lack of equivalent controls within the on farm home-mixing sector and belief that this presents the greatest food safety risks. It is felt that over time both of these limitations will be addressed as government regulators place greater emphasis on industry driven controls rather than government registration and inspection. What many countries are now calling for is government support for industry QA control programs so they become compulsory for all feed manufacturers, with similar requirements placed on the home-mix sector.

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NEWS Great turn-out for 2013 Bendigo Pig Fair The Bendigo Pig Fair, held at the Bendigo Exhibition Center on April 16 to 17, 2013 was supported by a good turn-out of both growers and exhibitors in the trade hall. The seminar focused on E.coli on April 16 and was opened by Dr Roger Campbell CEO of the Pork CRC. The first speaker was Professor Michael Ward, Veterinary Science Unit, University of Sydney, working within Program 2A for the Pork CRC (Novel Disease Dignostics). “The aim of the research in this program was to determine the risks in the piggery environment responsible and contributory to E.coli disease via an epidemiological risk fact characterisation study,” Dr Ward said. “Benefits to the pig industry of this work were reduced E.coli disease occurrence, improved animal welfare standards, improved production and reproduction efficiency and finally reduced antimicrobial resistance,” he said. APL’s Dr Pat Mitchell introduced international keynote speaker Dr John Fairbrother from the University of Montreal, Canada whose topic was Evolution of E.coli and trends in management. Explaing ways in which pathogenic E.coli have evolved, Dr Fairbrother listed changinging clinical profiles, appearance of new virotypes such as STEC:F18 and new combinations. He warned about increased resistance to environmental conditions, changing antimicrobial resistance and greater presence of possibly pathogenic E.coli, and the increasing complexity of managing problems caused by E.coli. “Transmission of disease across global markets with increasing travel by both humans and animals would increase risk now and in the future,” he predicted. Dr Peter McKenzie, Scolexia, spoke of numerous farm management issues that increased disease risk including the need to remove biofilm before disinfecting surfaces. “Water is not just water,” he warned and stressed the need to treat potentially polluted water sources like dams. The final speaker in the seminar was Dr Bernie Gleeson (Chris Richards & Associates) who, after identifying common factors to all herds, quoted Albert Einstein

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1. CRC CEO Dr Roger Campbell. 2. Professor Michael Ward, Uni of Sydney. 3. Michael Weldon, Masterchef runner-up 2011. 4. The team from Rivalea, Stephen Blain, Lyndal Hackett and Alex McCorqudale. 5. Ian Kruger, Industry & Investment NSW with John Bourke VFF.

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4 on the “insanity of doing the same things over and over and expecting different results”. “Do not expect hope to triumph over experience,” he stated. The trade exhibition was supported by the major players in the industry and the excellent finger food and liquid refreshment at the end of the first day is always welcome. As in past years PIC provided the drinks and this year they had something significant to celebrate – the company’s 50th birthday! David Reu from APS-Vaucluse always comes up with interesting equipment for the Bendigo Pig Fair and he scored again in 2013 with the JYGA Technologies Gestal Solo automated lactating sow feeding system.

5 This system, according to its manufacturers, “can improve the sow’s body condition and milking capacity by offering multiple meals during the day in order to increase the daily feed intake – and it creates consumption data as it goes. “Further it helps farmers to maximise on the genetic potential of sows to perform better,” JYGA claims. David Sherwood and Rod Shaw from CCD Animal Health had a new product on display that would have appealed to growers paying full attention to the speakers in the E.coli seminar session. Staldren is a dry disinfecting product made by the Danish J.N. Jorenko company. “Stalden adsorbs damp and moisture and is therefore particularly useful in intensive animal housing,” the company states in its instructions for use.

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1 4 Event co-organiser Christine Clarke with David Reu, APS-Vaucluse. 2. David Sherwood and Rod Shaw from CCD Animal Health. 3. Mike Anderson from Mundigo on stand with his Boar Buzzard. 4. Dr John Fairbrother from University of Montreal, Canada.

piggery enterprises and model emission reduction scenarios. It follows the calculations used in the estimation of Australia's Greenhouse Gas Accounts, but allows individual fine tuning of piggery production and manure management systems. The award for Best Trade Stand was presented by event co-organizer, Auspac’s Christine Clark to David Reu APSVaucluse. No Bendigo Pig Fair is complete without some serious cooking – and for the 2013 event Masterchef Runner Up (2011) Michael Weldon, sponsored by Coles, demonstrated his skills producing tasty tender pork dishes. The organisers of the Bendigo Pig Fair, (all volunteers) do a great job, and the 2013 event maintained the standards and enthusiasm of both organisers and participants that is a hallmark of the event.

3 The key active ingredient is Chloramine-T. For more information on recommended use in pig housing go to www.jorenko.dk The event was officially opened by Enzo Allara, Chairman of APL (one of the events key sponsors) and a publication produced by APL with research from the pork CRC ‘Feeding pregnant sows in group housing systems’ was officially released, as was ‘PigGas, Users Guide’. In opening the event Mr Allara mentioned that, “50% of production in the Australian pig industry was no longer using sow stalls – a key factor in ensuring the future of pig farming for the long term.” The PigGas Calculator is a graphical spreadsheet calculator programed in Microsoft Excel 2010. PigGas is used to estimate greenhouse gas emissions from

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NEWS Nutreco Seminar: ‘Solutions for Sustainable and Profitable Animal Production’ On March 12 Nutreco organized its seminar ‘Solutions for sustainable and profitable animal production’ at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel. President Asia-Pacific, Trouw Nutrition International, Haiko Zuidhoff welcomed delegates and explained the structure of the company and its product groups. Bert van Gils, Manager Nutritional Technology of Nutreco Animal Nutrition, then gave a specific overview of Nutreco’s services and models. He spoke about Nutreco’s centralized network of ‘least cost’ formulation with more than 250 field advisors connected to the network. “Our services are designed to avoid loss of value to expensive feedstuff, decrease operational and development cost, minimise loss of time and other resources and finally to lower risk of losing brand equity and product value,” he said. Next Mr van Gils expanded on Nutreco’s predictive nutritional model, “we can alleviate the burden of volatile commodity markets by reducing feed cost by up to 5% through improved prediction of nutritional values,” he stated. Dr Jaco Eissen, Business Manager at Selko Feed Additives, introduced his topic ‘An integrated approach to support gut health’, by stating that modern farm livestock perform like professional athletes and thus need innovative solutions: animal welfare is important in modern production and health is an important pillar of any welfare strategy,” he said. “Use of antibiotics is becoming more restrictive and they are becoming less effective, so clearly alternatives are needed. “Presan is a gut health improver that can offer reduced use of antibiotics, lower incidence of footpad lesions and offer a similar or better performance at lower cost,” he said. “Through trials recently conducted at The University of Utrecht, Presan demonstrated that its use can reduce inflammation in broilers and helps to prevent gut wall damage. “Used in conjunction with Selko Ph in water and Presan in feed, the combined effect we believe that combined use has the potential to firstly improve digestion by reducing pH levels in he crop and reducing

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Top left: Bert van Gils, Manager Nutritional Technology of Nutreco Animal Nutrition. Top right: Haiko Zuidhoff, President Asia-Pacific, Trouw Nutrition International. Above: LtoR: Christine Clark, Auspac Ingredients, Mark Peebles, General Manager Lienerts and Philip Lambeth, Auspac Ingredients.

intake of pathogens. “The two products working synergistically, stabilise microbiota thus inhibiting overgrowth, suppressing pathogens and increasing diversity. “Finally Presan boosts the intestinal barrier, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress as well as improving tight junctions in the intestinal tract,” Dr Eissen concluded. After lunch Auspac, the Australian and NZ Nutreco distributor, ran an informal discussion seminar for customers and industry identities. The first speaker, Dr Peter McKenzie, spoke about the basics of using acids for enteric health and to help in reduction of antibiotic use in livestock production systems. Chris Cameron from ACE Livestock

looked at what was happening in the poultry industry and how we should respond to these developments. “Gut health, probiotics, organic minerals and liquid acids to meet the requirements of new generations of birds with higher intake levels and the industry should move towards alternative systems like free range broilers, layers and organic farms,” he said. Dr Jaco Eissen, Selko Feed Additives, traced the progress of his products from single organic acids to clean water through synergistic acid blends, buffered organic acids, medium chain fatty acids, then plant extracts. Finally target release products that all deliver ever increasing intestinal benefits. The proceedings were summed up by Dr Peter Scott and lively debate ensued.

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NEWS Jefo, new distributor for Evonik in Australia

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NEWS APSA 2013 registrations are now open Registrations are open for the 14th Biennial Australian Pig Science Association (Inc). The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne between Novemebr 24 and 27. Early bird reigistration closes on August 22. The program includes the Dunkin Lecture and this year the speaker is Dr Paul Hemsworth. His subject is ‘The role of science in establishing animal welfare recommendations and standards’. The title of Symposia One is ‘Barrier function and systemic response of the gastrointestinal tract to the aspects of management and nutrition. The speakers are Dr Adam Moeser from North Carolina State University and Dr Jae Kim from DAFWA. The title of Symposia Two is ‘Nutritional requirement of the modern sow and the reproductive performance of the modern sow’. The speakers are Dr Ron Ball from the University of Alberta, Canada and Dr George Foxcroft also from the University of Alberta. The title of Review One is ‘Monitoring herd health and immunity’ and the speakers are Dr Jeff Zimmerman from Iowa State University, USA and Dr Peter Scott from Scolexia Animal and Avian Health Consultancy. The speaker for Review Two, Part One is Dr Sasha Jenkins. The topic is ‘Genomic approaches for characterising and quantifying microbial communities to the benefit of the pig industry – an environmental perspective. Dr Damien Batstone’s topic for Review Two, Part Two will be ‘Options for anaerobic digestion of pig manures.

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Jefo announces expansion of its microencapsulation manufacturing facility Jefo-Vetagro joint venture (Jefagro Technologies Inc.) has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing capacity in Canada, according to President Jean Fontaine. The Canadian manufacturing facility, established in 2000, is specialising in the microencapsulation technology of non-medicated feed additives. The increasing demand for microencapsulated non-medicated feed additives justifies the 4000 square meters expansion of the manufacturing facility in Canada. The new production facility has been operational since early 2013, with the aim of doubling its exports. Leading products are microencapsulated organic acids, essential oils and vitamins, for poultry, swine and ruminants. Jefagro Technologies Inc. is HACCP, ISO 22000 and FAMI-Qs certified. The expansion will enable the manufacturing facility to also qualify for GMP certification. “We have offered innovative non-medicated feed additives for the last 30 years. We are proud of this growing demand and interest of the industry for microencapsulation and for our innovative products,” said Jean Fontaine, President of Jefo & Jefagro Technologies. Jefo, with its head office located in St-Hyacinthe, Canada, promotes a full range of species-specific microencapsulated products in Canada, USA and in more than 50 other countries. For more information, please visit www.jefo.com

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1. Alan Smith, Minitube Australia. 2. JYGA Technologies Gestal Solo automated lactating sow feeding system on the APSVaucluse stand. 3. Lyn Comer on the GE Silos stand. 4. John Reeves and Fred Schwenke from Zoetis. 5. Big Dutchman electonric sow feeding system on the B&M Slots stand.

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Date: May 22/23 2013 Location: Bendigo, Victoria As part of our ongoing commitment to reproduction technologies and the Australian pig industry, Minitube is hosting a 2 day seminar to bring you the latest information, developments and experiences via four very qualified International and Australian speakers. The seminar will be broadly split into a Breeders/Sow day (Wednesday 22nd May) and a Boar Stud/Semen Production day (Thursday 23rd May). The seminar will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm both days.

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DRAFT PROGRAM OUTLINE Sunday 24th November APL Student 9.00 – 16.30 Workshop 11.30 – Industry 17.30 workshops AC Dunkin 18.00 – Memorial 19.00 Lecture Welcome 19.00 – Reception 21.00 Monday 25th November Scientific 8.30 – 17.00 Session 19.00 – Conference 23.00 Dinner Tuesday 26th November Scientific 8.30 – 17.00 Session 19.00 – Networking 21.00 Dinner Wednesday 27th November Scientific 8.30 – 13.00 Session Awards and 13.00- 14.00 Close

Speakers include: Dr. Rudolf Grossfeld Ph.D - reproductive biotechnology - Minitube Germany Dr. Martin Schulze Ph.D - independent researcher, boar semen lab auditor, Germany Dr. Pieter Langendijk Ph.D - research scientist (PIRSA - SARDI) - Australia Dr. Bernie Gleeson - vet/researcher/advanced reproductive techniques - Chris Richards and Associates For further information, bookings or general enquiries please contact: Terri or Alan at Minitube Australia on: 1300 553 193 or email: info@minitube.com.au

PROGRAM Dunkin Lecture Title: The role of science in establishing animal welfare recommendations and standards Speaker: Dr Paul Hemsworth

Symposia One Title: Barrier function and systemic response of the gastrointestinal tract to the aspects of management and nutrition. Speakers: Dr Adam Moeser (North Carolina State University) and Dr Jae Kim

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NEWS Meet the Press day at VIV Asia 2013 A feature of the VIV Asia program has been the ‘Meet the Press’ day prior to the event itself. In previous years this has been held at the end of the year prior to the VIV Asia exhibition, but for 2013 the opportunity for exhibitors to meet journalists from a wide range of international publishers of food, feed and livestock industry publications took place on the evening of March 11 at the Landmark Hotel Bangkok. Ruwan Berculo, Project Manager VIV, was assiduous in ensuring journalists and guests mingled, were introduced and well supplied with refreshments. Poultry Digest anyway feels that this format is more successful in giving exhibitors and company representitives the opportunity to update those reporting on VIV Asia for their publications and other media. The VIV ice table was a nice touch – not only decorative but functional in keeping drinks cool and available.

1. Ruwan Berculo, Project Manager VNU Exhibitions with Peter Bergstrom, ADM. 2. Kaori Nishide (left), All About Feed, Reed Business. 3. The VIV ice table kept things cool. 4. Rachel Liem and Jeff Wu from AB Agri Ltd. 5. Alex Bedwell, Pork Journal with Chayanan Boonyaperm, Bayer Thai.

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NEWS Minitube to host Pig Production Seminar Minitube Australia has announced it will be hosting a Pig Production Seminar at Bendigo in Victoria from May 22 to May 23. The theme of the seminar will focus on how to optimise your fertility results. Speakers at Mini tube conference includes Dr Martin Schulze, who studied at FU Berlin (Germany), qualified as a veterinarian in 2007 and graduated as a doctor in Veterinary Medicine in 2010. His dissertation was on effects of antimicrobial peptides (AMP) in boar semen preservation. In 2008 he received the Gerhard Reuter Prize from the FU Berlin, Department of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Schulze is currently the director for research and development at the Institute for Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow (IFN). His main research areas included boar fertility, semen processing and spermatology. At present, he executes continuous international quality audits in boar studs and lectures several courses on semen production. Dr Schulze is providing regular technical support to national and regional projects in different countries and actively participates as a member of FBF (biotechnology research organisation), ZDS (an umbrella organisation of organised pig production, Germany), and ReproTier Germany. Another speaker is Dr Rudolf Grossfeld who manages the Minitube porcine product line and specialises in research and customer consulting in spermatology, semen processing and AI. Dr Grossfeld received his PhD in reproductive biotechnology from the University of Göttingen. He graduated at the University of Applied Sciences in Soest, Germany as an agricultural engineer after

getting his first degree as a certified agricultural technician. During his PhD studies, he worked in research teams of the Institute of Farm Animal Genetics in Mariensee and at the University of Sydney in Australia. After receiving his PhD degree, he worked for four years as a researcher in Mariensee where he co-developed a non-surgical endoscopic AI method for minimal semen doses in cows. Rudolf Grossfeld is author and co-author of several publications in renowned research journals. The other speakers will be Dr Pieter Langendijk PhD, research scientist PIRSA - SARDI) Australia and Dr Bernie Gleeson, veterinarian, researcher of advanced reproductive techniques from Chris Richards & Associates, Vic Australia. For more information about the semiar, gernal enquiries or to make a booking please contact Terri or Alan from Minitube Australia on 1300 553 193 or email info@minitube.com.au

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PRODUCT NEWS Stalosan F - setting new standards in biosecurity Stalosan F, which is considered somewhat of a silver bullet for pork producers who face the ongoing challenges of managing animal health is here and now available in Australia, according to Dr Plamen Nikolov, International Product Manager from Vitfoss Denmark. “It is a unique dry disinfectant with documented efficacy against bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and fly larvae,” he said. “Stalosan F is a proven cost effective performer in managing pigs for health and growth,” said Dr Nikolov, who emphasised that Stalosan F is specially formulated for application in presence of animals and is totally safe for humans and animals. “There are more than 24 years of scientific and farm testimonials to back up this claim,” he said. “If used for prevention of disease transmission, Stalosan F plays an important role in animal bio-security and thus helps to reduce production losses, high costs of vet bills, antibiotics and other medications that are used to cure and recover from diseases.

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“It can reduce the cost of medication by up to 60%. “Stalosan F is a broad spectrum disinfectant, effective against a wide number of pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, some round worms and is capable of controlling fly population in the production units. “It is proven and extremely effective against PRRSv, Lawsonia intracellularis, Coccidia and round worms, APP, E. coli, Salmonella spp., etc. The disinfectant was developed more than 40 years ago as an effective control of toxic gases in the farm as it binds ammonia, hydrogen sulphide and reduces moisture, thus improving environmental conditions and litter quality in animal housing,” Dr Nikolov said. “It was discovered that regular addition of Stalosan F stabilises the microbial flora and chemical balance of the litter and thereby creates a natural and healthy environment during the entire cycle of animal production. “It can be used for all animal species and sets a new standard in animal bio-

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