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Little birds are big business for Georgia company The Associated Press

GREENSBORO, Ga. — Georgia may be the poultry capital of the U.S., producing billions of broiler chickens a year. But a company in Greensboro has found success raising and selling another meat bird one-tenth the size of the typical commodity chicken. Quail International, which turned 30 this year, calls itself the largest grower and processor of quail in the U.S. A tan hatchery and offices front Highway 15 just outside of downtown Greensboro, and acres of pasture sprawl out behind it, the fields dotted by aluminum houses where some quail lay small, speckled eggs and others grow fat until old enough for slaughter. From the facility comes the company’s signature brand, Plantation Quail, found in grocery stores around the country and at local restaurants like Five & Ten and The National.

The game birds grown by Quail International are a breed called Pharaoh that’s meatier than the North American bobwhite quail. Quail International’s owners, who are based in Europe, brought the birds to America more than 30 years ago when they purchased the Greensboro plant from a chicken processor. The U.S. quail market was almost non-existent 30 years ago, marketing director Arnold Cardarelli Jr. said. Now, Quail International sells more than 16 million quail a year with plans to increase production by a few million. A major difference between the chicken and quail industries, obviously, is size. Because quail isn’t a major business in the U.S., there’s little research money devoted to it, Cardarelli said. So in the past 30 years, Quail International has conducted its own research on important factors like hatching practices, growing conditions and feed mixes. Each leg of Quail International’s

production — hatching, laying, growing and slaughter — is maintained by a team of poultry industry veterans and certified veterinarians. Alexandra Castro maintains the hatcheries, where tens of thousands of eggs on any given day are kept warm until they hatch. She also maintains the laying houses, where equally large numbers of hens lay a fresh batch of eggs to fill another round in the hatchery incubators. Diego Silva, a contract grower, raises meat birds and uses his scientific background to test growing variables like amount of light or quail-per-square-foot ratios. Raul Otalora, another veterinarian, oversees all slaughter. The equipment used to slaughter quail isn’t standardized or massproduced, so the company has partnered with engineers and manufacturers to specially make the

equipment used to kill, clean and package quail. In the U.S., quail is considered wild game and isn’t subject to the same federal scrutiny as the chicken industry. Still, Quail International keeps up the same state and federal inspection schedule, as well as an additional private third-party inspection, to maintain a safety standard that exceeds expectations for their international markets, Cardarelli said. At full weight, a quail weighs about 8 ounces, compared to the 5-pound average for a commodity chicken. Its small size means some processes along the production line, like de-boning, must be performed by hands. More than 80 workers at a time hustle along the mechanized lines in Otalora’s processing plant. Chinese and Vietnamese markets make up more than 50 percent of

Plantation Quail’s customer base, with Hispanics adding another 25 percent. U.S. grocery stores and restaurants only account for 20 percent of the company’s business. But there’s a new push to expand the domestic market, explained Quail International’s general manager, Ivan Bilbao. “We’ve been trying to teach Americans to eat quail,” Bilbao said. Building the market, both Bilbao and Cardarelli explained, means introducing new products and a new brand look. Items like quailbobs, vegetable and game kabobs ready for the grill, and quail mignon, bacon-wrapped quail breasts, are new ways to attract customers. A total makeover of packaging to look more upscale is another. “We’re using the same processes the chicken business did 30 years ago,” Cardarelli said.

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W.Va. farmer wins lawsuit against EPA over runoff By Barbara Olejnik Poultry Times Staff

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A federal judge has ruled the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has no legal right to force a West Virginia poultry grower to obtain water pollution permits for runoff from her Hardy County farm because it is routine stormwater discharge, a move poultry and livestock farmers view as a victory. U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey said Oct. 23 that litter and manure washed by rain into Chesapeake Bay tributaries at Lois Alt’s Hardy County farm is agricultural runoff, not a fixed pollution source such as a factory. That means it’s exempt from the requirement that it be permitted and regulated under the federal Clean Water Act, he said. “This court declares that the litter and manure which is washed

from the Alt farmyard to navigable waters by a precipitation event is an agricultural stormwater discharge and therefore not a point source discharge, thereby rendering it exempt from the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit requirement of the Clean Water Act,” Bailey wrote. The EPA initially threatened to fine Alt if she didn’t seek a permit for her farm, which it called a “concentrated animal feeding operation” or CAFO. After Alt sued last year, EPA withdrew the fines. In March, it offered to dismiss the case. But the American Farm Bureau Federation and the West Virginia Farm Bureau joined Alt in keeping the case alive, arguing it had economic implications for farmers nationwide. According to the Farm Bureau, the EPA threatened Alt with $37,500 fines every time stormwater contacted dust, feathers or manure

on the ground outside her chicken houses, as well as a $37,500 fine for each day. Alt did not apply for a stormwater discharge permit under the NPDES. Alt filed suit against the EPA in June 2012, with AFBF and the West Virginia Farm Bureau as co-plaintiffs. “We are pleased the court flatly rejected EPA’s arguments and ruled in favor of Lois Alt,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said in a release. “The outcome of this case will benefit thousands of livestock and poultry farmers who run their operations responsibly and who should not have to get a federal permit for ordinary rainwater from their farmyards.” The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association also applauded the judgment in favor of Alt. John Starkey, USPOULTRY president, commented, “We applaud Judge Bailey’s decision to issue a summary judgment. We are

pleased that Ms. Alt’s legal uncertainty has been resolved in her favor by a common sense precedent established in the Waterkeeper case.” The United Egg Producers noted that the court decision simultaneously strikes down EPA’s interpretation that CAFO farmyard discharges are a regulated CAFO point source discharge needing a permit as well as any future effort by EPA to require permits for those discharges as industrial storm water. “The decision is also a major victory for every poultry and livestock producer in the country who wants to meet the CAFO rule’s no-discharge requirements without having to obtain an NPDES permit,” UEP stated in its newsletter. In ordering Alt to seek a permit, EPA took the legal position that the Clean Water Act’s exemption for “agricultural storm water discharges” does not apply to farms classified as “concentrated animal

feeding operations” or “CAFOs,” except for areas where crops are grown. In other words, any areas at a CAFO farm where crops are not grown, and where particles of manure are present, would require a permit for rainwater runoff. Siding with the EPA were various environmental and consumer groups including Earthjustice, Food & Water Watch, Potomac Riverkeeper, Waterkeeper Alliance and the West Virginia Rivers Coalition. “This lawsuit was about EPA’s tactic of threatening farmers with enormous fines in order to make them get permits that are not required by law,” said Stallman. “Lois Alt was proud of her farm and her environmental stewardship, and she stood her ground. We’re proud to have supported her effort.” (The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

Poultry scientist studies impact of stress on health of chickens By Merritt Melancon Special to Poultry Times

ATHENS, Ga. — Chickens don’t commute to work or balance checkbooks, but they do get stressed. Dr. Kristen Navara, an assistant professor endocrinology with the Poultry Science Department of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, is finding ways to help them relax. Navara has spent her career researching how environmental fac-

Merritt Melancon is a news editor with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Athens, Ga.

tors — like diet and climate — affect biological chemistry and how that chemistry, in turn, affects the health and lives of people and animals. Stressed poultry, like stressed people, experience changes in their body chemistry that affect their health and behavior. Understanding the mechanisms that trigger these changes — and how to prevent them — can change the way we understand the way stress affects animals in general, including people. In the short term, relaxed chickens are healthier and more productive. Navara says there’s a growing consumer demand for breast and thighs from “happier chickens.” “Many people perceive bird’s stress through the lens of what they

would find stressful,” Navara said. “Birds don’t assess stress the same way that humans do.” Free-range life might seem like a better life to shoppers, but for chickens — who have a tendency toward cannibalism and fight over resources — free-range life actually may be more stressful. Scientists just don’t know yet, Navara said. Currently, Navara is working with chickens and finches to test a range of enrichment tools like nesting boxes and shiny bird toys to see what helps the birds relax. Navara didn’t set out to make chickens more comfortable. She studied biology as an undergraduate and graduate student at Pennsylva-

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Chickens & stress: University of Georgia scientist Dr. Kristen Navara, left, and high school researcher Maria Orlando, work to catch finches so they can be examined for signs of stress. Navara uses finches and chickens to assess the effectiveness of enrichment activities.

POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

Bird flu strain infects human for first time The Associated Press

LONDON — A strain of bird flu that scientists thought could not infect people has shown up in a Taiwanese woman, a nasty surprise that shows scientists must do more to spot worrisome flu strains before they ignite a global outbreak, doctors say. On a more hopeful front, two pharmaceuticals separately reported encouraging results from human tests of a possible vaccine against a different type of bird flu that has been spreading in China since first being identified last spring, which is feared to have pandemic potential. The woman, 20, was hospitalized in May with a lung infection. After being treated with Tamiflu and anti-

biotics, she was released. One of her throat swabs was sent to the Taiwan Centres for Disease Control. Experts there identified it as the H6N1 bird flu, widely circulating in chickens on the island. The patient, who was not identified, worked in a deli and had no known connection to live birds. Investigators couldn’t figure out how she was infected. But they noted several of her close family and friends also developed flu-like symptoms after spending time with her, though none tested positive for H6N1. The research was published online Nov. 14 in the journal Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Since the H5N1 bird flu strain first broke out in southern China in 1996, public health officials have

been nervously monitoring its progress — it has so far killed more than 600 people, mostly in Asia. Several other bird flu strains, including H7N9, which was first identified in China in April, have also caused concern but none has so far mutated into a form able to spread easily among people. “The question again is what would it take for these viruses to evolve into a pandemic strain?” wrote Marion Koopmans, a virologist at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands, in a commentary accompanying the new report. She said it was worrying that scientists had no early warning signals that such new bird flus could be a problem until humans fell ill. Sci-

entists often monitor birds to see which viruses are killing them, in an attempt to guess which flu strains might be troublesome for humans — but neither H6N1 nor H7N9 make birds very sick. Koopmans called for increased surveillance of animal flu viruses and more research into predicting which viruses might cause a global crisis. “We can surely do better than to have human beings as sentinels,” she wrote. The vaccine news is on the H7N9 bird flu that has infected at least 137 people and killed at least 45 since last spring. Scientists from Novavax Inc., a Gaithersburg, Md., company, say tests on 284 people suggest that after two shots of the vaccine, most

made antibodies at a level that usually confers protection. “They gave a third of the usual dose and yet had antibodies in over 80 percent,” said an expert not connected with the work, Dr. Greg Poland of the Mayo Clinic. “This is encouraging news. We’ve struggled to make vaccines quickly enough against novel viruses,” he said. Results were published online Nov. 13 by the New England Journal of Medicine. In a separate announcement on Nov. 14,, Switzerland-based Novartis announced early tests on its H7N9 vaccine in 400 people showed 85 percent of them got a protective immune response after two doses. The data has not yet been published.

Bird flu kills 12th & 13th in Cambodia this year The Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A 10-year-old Cambodian boy died on Nov. 9, becoming the country’s 13th person to die of avian influenza this year, officials said. Cambodia’s Health Ministry and the World Health Organization said in a joint statement that the boy died from the H5N1 bird flu virus after suffering from fever, cough, a sore throat and breathing difficulty. Cambodia’s 13 bird flu fatalities and 24 confirmed cases are the country’s highest annual total since the virus surfaced in 2003, and also the highest for any country this year for the H5N1 variant. The H5N1 virus normally spreads between poultry, but can sometimes spread from poultry to humans. The statement said that about a month before the boy became sick, about 30 chickens died suddenly in his village in the southern province of Kampot, and that he had carried dead poultry for his brother, who was preparing them for a meal. There have been more than 640

confirmed H5N1 cases worldwide since 2003, about 60 percent of them fatal. Additionally, China has seen more than 100 confirmed cases of the H7N9 bird flu strain since it emerged in March this year. This case comes closely on the death of a 2-year-old girl in Cambodia, who died from the H5N1 bird flu on Oct. 26, after suffering from fever, difficulty breathing and lethargy, the country’s Health Ministry and the WHO also said in a joint statement. The statement added that an investigation at the girl’s village in the western province of Pursat revealed that two months before her illness, poultry had died suddenly at her grandparents’ house, where she often stayed. Cambodian Minister of Health Man Bunheng said in the statement that children were at particular high risk for catching the disease because they like playing with animals. Thirty-four of the total number of cases have been children under the age of 14. “Children often care for domestic

poultry by feeding them, cleaning pens and gathering eggs,” Bunheng said. “Children may also have closer contact with poultry as they often treat them as pets and also seem to be the most vulnerable . . . because they like to play where poultry are found.”

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POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

Tipsy turkeys: N.H. birds fed beer for flavor, size The Associated Press

HENNIKER, N.H. — When it comes to pairing beer with poultry, Joe Morette isn’t too fussy. His turkeys will drink just about anything. Morette, who is raising about 50 Thanksgiving turkeys this year, has been giving his birds beer since 1993, when he and his workers popped open a few cans after work on a hot July day. A turkey knocked one over and started drinking, he said, and they’ve been sipping the suds ever since. Morette, who prefers serving the turkeys lager, insists the beer makes birds fatter, more flavorful and juicier. “Oh, yeah, it’s noticeable,” he said. “It’s not a strong, gamey flavor, it’s a nice turkey flavor.” Longtime customer Dan Bourque, a Manchester attorney, said he hasn’t had a bad bird yet from Morette. He said the turkeys are far superior to the supermarket varieties. “We find the gravy is much darker, and much tastier,” he said. “The bird overall has a slightly different taste that is very appealing.” The animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) said turkeys shouldn’t be fed beer and that “farmers across the

country use questionable practices to keep costs down or to alter the taste of animals’ flesh because their priority is profit, not the animals’ welfare.” But a poultry expert with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension said it is unlikely the birds are suffering. “I don’t know exactly how much beer each turkey is consuming, but it would have to be a lot in order for it to kind of have the same effect as too much beer on people,” said Carl Majewski, field specialist in food and agriculture. “I imagine it’s not enough to really make ‘em tipsy or anything like that. It’s just enjoying a beer with their meal. Why not?” Kathi Brock, national director of Humane Heartland, which oversees the treatment of farm animals, said that standards from the American Humane Association don’t prohibit serving beer to animals. “I consulted with an avian veterinarian who said that while giving beer to turkeys is not a standard protocol, hops could be beneficial for the intestinal tract,” Brock said in an e-mail. Morette’s turkeys are not the first animals to consume alcohol. Japanese farmers have been said to feed cattle beer to stimulate their appetites. And a winemaker and

farmer in the south of France have experimented with feeding cows the remainders of pressed grapes to produce meat they’ve dubbed “Vinbovin.” During one recent feeding, Morette’s birds dipped their beaks repeatedly into the foamy liquid in a watering trough. A few minutes later, at least one appeared rather dazed, with eyes narrowed to slits and beer dribbling out of its beak. But the rest seemed alert and no worse for the wear. “Turkeys don’t seem to be the brightest, so they could stumble and you wouldn’t know if they drank too much or not,” Morette said. Majewski said the additional calories and carbohydrates probably do make the birds a bit bigger, and like anything the birds eat, beer likely has some effect on flavor. Juiciness is another matter, he said. “I think it has as much to do with how you cook it rather than what it’s been eating,” he said. “You can take a really well-fed bird and make it not very juicy.” Majewski, who brews beer at home, also raises chickens. But he has no plans to embrace Morette’s methods. “Any beer that we have is too good for them, and I’m going to drink it instead,” he said.

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Beer & turkeys: In this photo taken on Oct. 29, 2013, Joe Morette watches as his flock of turkeys drink beer from the trough in Henniker, N.H. Morette says that birds are just like humans and get beer bellies and insists it makes them fatter, more flavorful and juicier.

Bird flu claims 163rd fatality in Indonesia The Associated Press

FSIS restates position on Chinese imports WASHINGTON — Poultry slaughtered in China is not allowed to be exported to the U.S., USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service has stated. This statement was issued Nov. 10 in response to views expressed earlier in the day by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) that the U.S. was about to approve imports of chicken raised and slaughtered in China. “USDA has not found China’s poultry slaughter system to be equivalent and therefore poultry slaughtered in China is not allowed

to be exported to the United States. The U.S. food supply is among the safest in the world, and the Food Safety and Inspection Service is dedicated to maintaining that status,” the government stated. FSIS is a regulatory agency and is bound by legal obligation to review requests from foreign countries that want to export product to the U.S. In December 2010, China requested FSIS to evaluate its poultry slaughter system and FSIS was legally obligated to move forward with an audit.

“FSIS has not released the results of this audit as it has not been finalized,” the agency stated. “If the audit reveals food safety issues with China’s poultry slaughter system, then China will be required to take corrective actions and then be audited again in order for the process to continue.” In September, USDA approved imports of chicken products processed in China but made from chickens raised and slaughtered in the U.S. or Canada.

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A 31-year-old Indonesian woman has died of bird flu, bringing the death toll to 163 in the country hardest-hit by the virus, the Health Ministry has reported Nov. 18. The housewife from Bekasi Timur, a West Java district just east of Jakarta, died from the H5N1 bird flu virus, the ministry said in a statement on its website. An investigation by the ministry found that the woman, who first developed symptoms of fever and nausea on Nov. 1, had possible contact with poultry around her house. The woman died Nov. 11 when

she was about to be transferred to special hospital assigned to treat bird flu, the ministry said. She is the third Indonesian to die this year from the virus. The first two were a 2-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man, who died in June and September, respectively, in other districts of Bekasi. A total of 195 people are known to have been sickened by bird flu in Indonesia since 2005. Bird flu typically flares during the cooler winter months. There have been more than 646 confirmed H5N1 cases worldwide since 2003, about 60 percent of them fatal.

POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

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A poultry story: 60-year history is facinating tale By Mike Giles

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The history of the poultry industry over the past 60 years is a fascinating combination of innovations in genetics, nutrition, animal health, food safety and processing technology. What brings this history to life for me though are the stories about the early poulGiles try pioneers who took great risks to build companies from scratch. Thomas Carlyle, a 19th century philosopher and writer, said “the history of the world is but the biography of great men.” The same can be said for the men and women who played an important role in the history of poultry in Georgia and the rest of the United States. I’ve been fortunate to work with and learn from Abit Massey, longtime president of the Georgia Poultry Federation. Abit now serves as resident emeritus and is a great storyteller in his own right. He knew many of the Georgia poultry pioneers firsthand, and often on our rides together to Atlanta I have had the pleasure of hearing him retell the Mike Giles is president of the Georgia Poultry Federation with offices in Gainesville, Ga.

stories that he heard first from others about the early days of the “modern” poultry industry in Georgia. I might get into trouble for “naming names” and leaving someone out, but the Georgia surnames are familiar to everyone in the poultry industry — Arrendale, Austin, Bagwell, Brooks, Bruce, Burruss, Cagle, Cleveland, Crider, Cromartie, Folger, Fries, Harrison, Hatfield, McCranie, Strickland, Sutherland, Tucker, Ward, Wilson and many others too numerous to name. For those of you who haven’t heard it yet, I would like to share my favorite story about how an early poultry company got its start. Around 1940, Mr. Julius Bishop, a graduate of the University of Georgia, was working as a clerk in the Athens post office when 300 baby chicks arrived. As was apparently common back then, the chicks carried a COD tag with a fictitious address, a tactic the sender hoped would yield a few dollars if a buyer materialized. Mr. Bishop and Postmaster J.R. Myers called the feed and seed stores, but nobody wanted to buy this shipment of chicks. The next morning it was clear that someone needed to take ownership of the chicks soon or they would not make it. Bishop told the Postmaster that “these chicks aren’t worth a cent apiece.” Myers said, ‘’well, you just bought them for a cent apiece.” Bishop said he didn’t have a place to raise the chicks much less three dollars to buy them. Bishop would later say it was the best favor anyone ever did for him in his life. He borrowed a dollar and a half from a friend who paid the rest,

and Bishop temporarily moved the chicks into an empty bedroom of his house. He built a “Louisiana Brooder” in his backyard. When they were grown, he sold the chickens to his neighbor Hubert Bell of Bell’s Food Store chain. After that flock, he built more brooders and soon had 3,000 chickens in his backyard. Mr. Bishop’s backyard business would grow into Bishop’s Hatchery and Athens Poultry Co., which has evolved over the years through different owners, and it continues to operate as the Pilgrim’s Pride location in Athens, Ga. Just think of the many millions in payroll dollars and farming opportunities made possible by a chance meeting of wayward baby chicks and a man willing to take a business risk! The 1950s was a time of dramatic growth and improvements in the poultry industry. Bird genetics and nutrition were making rapid strides, and entrepreneurs across the nation were taking risks and building businesses that would evolve into the vertically integrated industry that we are familiar with today. In a 1956 University of Georgia Extension publication entitled “Georgia’s Broiler Industry,” Arthur Gannon, Extension Poultryman — a title you don’t hear often nowadays — wrote that Georgia broiler production in 1956 would exceed 1955 by 20 percent or more. It’s hard to imagine that kind of growth and what all it would take to support it in terms of infrastructure, feed capacity, breeder flocks etc. Stories like Mr. Bishop’s were being repeated in one form or fashion in dozens and dozens of ways throughout Georgia and the nation during this period of rapid growth. In 1955, the average live weight of a broiler chicken was 3 pounds with a feed conversion rate of 3:1. Gannon’s 1956 publication made the argument that the stage was set for dramatic growth in the decades to come. Gannon was right about that. Per capita chicken consumption at the time was 22.7 pounds, while total red meat consumption was 161 pounds per person. Gannon wrote that “some have predicted that we can double the consumption of

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broilers.” That prediction came true too, but it went on to triple and quadruple from there. It is a safe bet that in the coming decades we are not likely to see the dramatic growth that our industry experienced in the last half of the 20th century . . . but who knows? Even the most optimistic observers in the 1950s probably would not have predicted what has been ac-

complished over the past 60 years. At any rate, there will be new stories to tell, perhaps not as colorful as the ones from the 1950s, but important stories nonetheless. Shoot me an e-mail at mike@gapf.org if you have a story you would like to share about the early days of the poultry industry. I’ll file it away and promise to retell it down the road every chance I get.

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American Egg Board wins IEC Golden Egg Award PARK RIDGE, Ill. — The American Egg Board’s “Taking Back Easter 2013” campaign won the Golden Egg Award from the International Egg Commission for the best marketing and promotional campaign worldwide. The award was presented at the IEC’s Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Under the leadership of egg producer Jerry Wilkins, chairman of AEB’s Consumer Marketing Committee, the AEB campaign resulted in a 3.8 percent increase in egg category sales, as compared to Easter 2012. The increase equated to 8.1 million more dozens sold and $40 million more in dollar sales. “AEB listened to egg producers’ directive to reclaim lost sales traditionally experienced at Easter by developing the “Taking Back Ester 2013” campaign,” said Joanne C. Ivy, president and CEO, CAE, of the American Egg Board and immedi-

ate past chairman of the IEC. “This honor would not be possible without a national checkoff program to execute and coordinate the details of such an involved campaign. AEB’s win was truly made possible by its board members and alternates who oversee and direct promotional efforts on behalf of American’s egg farmers.” The Golden Egg Award has been presented since 1971 and assesses various elements of the very best campaigns from around the world. A 10-minute presentation by Kevin Burkum, AEB senior vice president of consumer marketing, detailed how the “Taking Back Easter 2013” campaign aligned with the award’s criteria that related to: (1) creativity or innovation, (2) product assortment, (3) availability and quality, (4) overall campaign strategy, (5) degree of difficulty sought to overcome and (6) campaign results or return on investment.

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Golden Egg Award: The American Egg Board won the Golden Egg Award presented by the International Egg Commission for the world’s best marketing and promotional campaign. AEB members attending the IEC meeting in South Africa when the award was presented were, left to right, Paul Sauder, R.W. Sauder Inc., Lititz, Pa.; Chris Pierce, Heritage Poultry Management Services, Annville, Pa.; Joanne C. Ivy, AEB president and CEO; Bruce Dooyema, Dooyema & Sons Inc., Sioux Center, Iowa; and Kevin Burkum, AEB senior vice president.

Georgia egg producers recognize Extension leaders McDONOUGH, Ga. — Every year, Georgia’s egg industry presents its “Excellence in Eggucation” award to University of Georgia Extension agents who have promoted eggs during the year. This year, the Georgia Egg Com-

mission awards were given for outstanding egg programs for adults and for the state’s youth. Holly Hidell, vice president, media and nutrition, announced the winners during this year’s annual meeting of the Georgia Extension Association of Family and Con-

sumer Sciences which was held in McDonough, Ga. Susan Moore of Laurens County received the Youth Award for a summer 4-H program, which covered general food safety and the egg’s nutritional value. Judy Hibbs of Clarke County was

recognized for her work during the year, reaching some 715 low-income residents in six counties with industry publications, recipes and egg information furnished by the Georgia Egg Commission. In addition to a plaque, each winner received a $50 check.

The commission has offered the “Excellence in Eggucation” award for more than 25 years in an effort to thank the Extension agents for their support of the industry. With the ending of the commission’s program, this marks the final year for the award to be given.

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Business Compiled by David B. Strickland, Editor 770-718-3442 dstrickland@poultrytimes.net

Merck introduces new health program for hatcheries NANTES, France — Merck Animal Health has announced that it is introducing its Convenience Program that will help the poultry industry control respiratory diseases starting at the hatchery, improving their vaccination process and performance enhancement. The official launch occurred at the recent XVIIIth Congress of the World Veterinary Poultry Association in Nantes, France. The Convenience Program is designed to meet the farmers’ current and future needs for process improvement and performance enhancement, the company said. “Today, more than 70 percent of the broilers produced worldwide reach their targeted weight of 2.5 Kg at 42 days of age and the growth curve is speeding due to continuous genetic evolution, better feed formulation and stronger health conditions,” said Laura Villarreal, Merck global marketing director. “It is estimated that by 2020, the same number of broilers will reach that weight in 35 days, a full week less. This shortened growth cycle will reduce the time available for field vaccinations and mean there is no more time for vaccine failures and reactions.” The Convenience Program starts in the hatchery; with choosing the right combinations of vaccines and the most favorable route of application. Together these factors reduce stress and improve the birds’ breathing from the beginning, the company added. “Conventional respiratory vaccines themselves may reduce flock performance due to reactions or cause incomplete protection and insufficient duration of immunity,” said Dr. Rik Koopman, Merck global technical director. The method of vaccine timing introduced through the Convenience Program is to combine in-ovo and day-old vaccination application, the company said, adding that this provides earlier and longer protection. Merck Animal Health has developed a range of vaccines with biological behaviors that allows them to be combined, without losing efficacy, and without producing adverse reactions. To help implement the Convenience Program, Merck Animal Health will provide extensive support to ensure it delivers maximum impact on flock performance both in terms of flock health and cost savings. Respiratory disease protection is more than convenience; it is about efficacy and superior performance, Merck said. Merck Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, and its products are available in approximately 150 markets. More information can be obtained at www.merck-animal-health.com.

Other Business News OMP opens Arkansas facility

from processing operations for use in making commercial pet food.

The Associated Press

Brookshire heading Anitox North Amer.

BATESVILLE, Ark. — A Rogers, Ark.-based company says it has finalized its purchase of a poultry plant in Batesville. Ozark Mountain Poultry says the plant will employ 250 workers. The company bought the plant from Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., which announced plans in August to stop production in Batesville. The new facility opened on Nov. 11. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that Ozark Mountain Poultry produces more than 1.5 million pounds of hand-boned, antibioticfree poultry a week aimed at the restaurant industry and for use in its consumer brand, Forester Farmer’s Market. The also says the addition of the Batesville plant will allow it to double its weekly production. The company says it anticipates hiring more workers in Batesville as production capacity at the plant increases.

Mountaire seeking state grants The Associated Press

DOVER, Del. — Poultry processing company Mountaire Farms of Delaware is seeking more than $200,000 in taxpayer grants to expand its business. Mountaire is asking for a state Strategic Fund Performance grant of up to $87,759 and a state Strategic Fund Capital Expenditure grant of up to $129,000. The company plans to use the funds to expand its processing plant in Millsboro, Del. Three years ago, the Delaware Economic Development Office offered Mountaire a $787,000 Strategic Fund to assist with the development and construction of a new facility to recover unused protein

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Pathogen control specialist company Anitox has appointed Shane Brookshire to drive North American commercial operations, underlining the company’s commitment to U.S. food and feed chain security, Anitox said. A veterinarian with experience of both private practice and the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Brookshire also recently held a senior commercial role at Merial Animal Health. “Anitox has a detailed scientific understanding of how pathogens survive and thrive. That understanding enables us to deliver effective control systems that guarantee value and security,” Brookshire said. “This move gives me the opportunity to be involved in the agriculture and food production industry on many levels, and to support the continued production of a safe and wholesome food supply. “Anitox science is growing our understanding of the relationship between clean feed and a reduced pathogen load in the gut. By improving intestinal health in production animals we can boost their immunity, improve performance and help ensure food safety.” Brookshire joins a global commercial operations team headed by Anitox Vice President Roger Mann. “This is our second high-level commercial appointment in as many months, and it signals our commitment to grow and increase service levels in all regions,” Mann said. “Our new product development programs and investment in R&D are bearing fruit, and our scientific understanding of pathogen and mold control is guaranteeing customers unprecedented levels of feed security and mill efficiency.

“We couple that knowledge with superb engineering and commitment to customer service, ensuring that we can deliver secure, efficient and practical systems for a diverse range of customers. I’m delighted that Shane is joining us to help further our ambitious plans for growth and to ensure that our North American customers receive the highest standard of customer care.” More information can be obtained at www.anitox.us.

Cargill donating turkeys in Arkansas SPRINGDALE, Ark. — For the 2013 holiday season, Wichita, Kan.-based Cargill Value Added Meats–Retail, which operates Cargill’s U.S. turkey business, is donating 1,000 turkeys each to Arkansas food banks in Little Rock and Bethel Heights in the Northwest part of the state. This donation is incremental to the annual gift of turkeys made by the company to various charitable organizations. “We are delighted to be able to provide these turkeys to food banks in Arkansas from our turkey processing facility located in Springdale,” said Cargill’s turkey complex manager Shane Acosta. “There are many deserving people in Arkansas, and we are pleased to provide 2,000 additional families with a nutritious, flavorful, wholesome turkey for meals during this year’s holiday season. We do as much as possible to help others less fortunate in our communities at this time of the year.” “Because of this great donation of turkeys, many people will have a holiday meal that they otherwise would not have had this year,” said Marge Wolf, president and CEO of NWA Food Bank in Bethel Heights. “Supporters like Cargill enable us to serve our community and the 178 pantries that depend on us for food (Continued on next page)

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throughout the year. We appreciate support from organizations such as Cargill.” The Arkansas Foodbank Network, based in Little Rock, is the largest non-governmental hunger relief agency in the state. “We provide food to more than 300 member agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and after-school feeding programs in 33 central and southern Arkansas counties that reach 23,000 people each week,” said Arkansas Foodbank CEO Rhonda Sanders. “Nearly 20 percent of Arkansas citizens need help putting food on the table, and the population’s most vulnerable include children and senior citizens. Cargill’s gift of turkeys will significantly help our programs serving our state’s hungry this holiday season.” “We are very proud of our member company Cargill,” said Marvin Childers, president of the Poultry Federation. “Cargill’s generous gift of turkeys this holiday season has a tremendous positive impact in Arkansas, and many families will now have an opportunity to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.” Cargill determined which organizations would receive turkeys based on need and proximity to its turkey processing facilities. Other organizations receiving turkeys include the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma for victims of the spring 2013 tornados that devastated much of Moore, Okla.; the Salvation Army distributing turkeys to families in West, Texas, where an April explosion at a fertilizer plant impacted the town; a food bank and the Salvation Army near the company’s turkey processing facility in Virginia; U.S. military families throughout the nation that will receive donated turkeys through Operation Homefront, as will military families receiving them through the Thanksgiving Turkey Basket program at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kan. Other turkey donations will take place in Minnesota and Washington, D.C. In total, Cargill is donating more than 11,000 incremental

turkeys this holiday season, valued at more than $200,000. “We believe it is extremely important for people to be properly nourished,” Acosta said. “When people have enough good food to eat, they and their communities are better able to thrive. That’s a point of view that we’ve maintained as part of Cargill’s values and guiding principles since the company’s founding 148 years ago, and it’s as relevant today as it was in 1865.” Cargill Value Added Meats–Retail, operates turkey processing plants in Virginia, Texas, Missouri and Arkansas. More information can be obtained at www.cargill.com.

Tyson donates $1M to Jones Center SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. has renewed its support of The Jones Center, with a $1 million donation that will be paid over the next five years and used for general operating expenses. Combined with previous gifts, Tyson Foods has given $3 million since 2003 to the Springdale facility, which is a community and recreation center designed to serve families. “We are so appreciative of this important donation,” said Ed Clifford, president/CEO of the Jones Trust and The Jones Center. “Our recreation facilities, meeting space and conference center are state-ofthe-art, and our mission is to serve as many people as possible. We strive to improve the quality of life in our region every day. This very generous Tyson Foods donation allows us to fulfill that mission, as well as continue to partner with the company to make Northwest Arkansas healthier and a great place to live and work.” The Jones Center is a 220,000 square foot facility that provides multi-generational social, education, business, and recreational opportunities to an estimated 1 million visitors annually. The Jones Center opened in 1995 as a legacy gift from local philanthropist Bernice Jones. “The Jones Center is such a huge

part of this community,” said Russell Tooley, Tyson Foods’ senior vice president of corporate and international human resources and a member of the Jones Trust board of directors. “By strengthening this community center, we are strengthening all of Northwest Arkansas, including the thousands of Tyson Foods’ team members who live and work here.” The gift announcement was made at The Jones Center’s Big Night gala on Nov. 9, with more than 400 Jones Center supporters present. Tyson Foods proudly served as the gala’s Signature Sponsor. The evening included dishes created especially for the evening by the company’s corporate executive chef Mario Valdovino. More information can be obtained at www.tysonfoods.com.

Perdue contributes to oyster program SALISBURY, Md. — As part of a commitment to help rebuild the Chesapeake Bay oyster population, Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue presented $50,000 to the Marylanders Grow Oysters Program at a ceremony in Annapolis, Md., on Oct. 30. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Joe Gill and Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance accepted the contribution, which will help fund citizen stewardship oyster projects throughout the state. Perdue was able to make this donation through an innovative partnership with CBS EcoMedia. “Marylanders Grow Oysters works not only to rebuild our oyster population and its vital ecological functions, but also to cultivate stewardship among growers and young student participants,” said Gov. Martin O’Malley. “We are fortunate to have Perdue Farms, a prominent member of our agriculture community, and their partners, participating at this level to help us continue our efforts to rebuild our oyster population and restore the Chesapeake Bay.” Also participating at the event at

Business Annapolis City Dock were Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen; CBS EcoMedia President and Founder Paul Polizzotto; Director of Education at the Annapolis Maritime Museum Josh Falk; Director at NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Peyton Robertson; representatives from the Marylanders Grow Oysters Program; and local youth who participate in the program through the Annapolis Maritime Museum. As part of the celebration, the middle school students, taking part in an environmental program hosted by the Annapolis Maritime Museum, measured spat, collected water quality data and learned about oyster ecology and industry. This year-long oyster restoration project is the largest educational participant in Marylanders Grow Oysters. The Perdue funding will go to support several projects in Maryland tributaries, providing new cages, spat to stock cages and enhance sanctuary sites, transportation of spat and cages and signage for participants’ piers. The event comes one month after Perdue volunteers helped fill cages with spat in Easton and loaded them for delivery to local to growers for the program’s annual season kickoff. The goal of the Marylanders Grow Oysters program is to help protect young oysters during their vulnerable first year of life, so they may be planted on local sanctuaries where the oysters enrich the ecosystem and the oyster population. To increase citizen involvement and encourage stewardship, the Marylanders Grow Oysters Program has expanded from one tributary and 170 growers in 2008, to 1,800 growers in 30 rivers and creeks — engaging as many as 5,000 citizen stewards. Together, these volunteers have grown 6 million oysters, all of which are planted in protected waters. “I’m pleased that our support will help expand the Marylanders Grow Oysters program by provid-

ing cages for new people to join the program and signage to advertise the program to their neighbors and the community,” said Perdue. “This builds on our long-time financial and volunteer contributions to oyster repopulation, and our more recent support for the Shell Recycling Alliance, which returns oysters shells from restaurants to be used to grow the next generation of oysters. We’re proud that our efforts support the full cycle of oyster restocking to help restore the Chesapeake Bay.” “We’re immensely grateful to Perdue Farms for their generous financial support of this very important program,” said Paul Polizzotto, president and founder of CBS EcoMedia Inc. “At EcoMedia, it’s our goal to fund — through our EducationAd, WellnessAd and EcoAd programs — a wide range of critical projects like this one.”

Japan ends Wisconsin ban The Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Japan has lifted a ban on Wisconsin poultry products that was instituted after birds in Jefferson County showed signs of exposure to avian influenza. A routine inspection done approximately five months ago found some birds had antibodies to lowpathogen avian influenza, indicating they could have been exposed to the disease. But Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Paul McGraw says follow-up tests showed no signs of the virus and there was never a threat to public health. The Wisconsin Department of Trade, Agriculture and Consumer Protection says Japan ended its ban on Oct. 30, and will accept poultry products from birds killed or eggs laid after that. Bans instituted by China and Russia remain in effect.

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Auburn scientists link enzyme level, green muscle disease AUBURN, Ala .— After more than a decade of research into an increasingly common and costly broiler condition known as green muscle disease, a team of poultry scientists at Auburn University has identified a blood enzyme that could give breeders a noninvasive tool to screen birds for susceptibility to the disease. The enzyme is creatine kinase, or CK, elevated levels of which signal muscle breakdown and damage. In humans, high CK levels in the blood can be indicators of heart attack, muscular dystrophy, acute renal failure and other serious muscle conditions. In broilers, they indicate the development of green muscle disease. Green muscle disease — technically called deep pectoral myopathy — is a degenerative condition of broilers chickens’ minor pectoral muscles, or tenders, that causes the muscle tissue to bruise. The discolored tissue is not discovered

until processing, and then it must be trimmed and discarded, costing the U.S. poultry industry an estimated $50 million a year in losses. Auburn poultry science professor Joe Hess — who, with departmental colleagues Sarge Bilgili and Roger Lien, has conducted extensive research on the disease — says the condition is caused by sudden, excessive wing flapping, especially when that occurs one to two days before slaughter. “Green muscle disease is an exercise issue,” Hess said. “If you have a house full of chickens and there’s a sudden loud noise or some other environmental stressor, they’re going to get scared and agitated and start flapping their wings. If it’s late in the growing season, that’s when the damage occurs.” During wing movement, blood flow increases to a bird’s major and minor pectorals, or breast muscles, causing the tissues to swell. Though the swelling doesn’t affect the larger

breast fillet muscle, the tender has a more rigid covering and is confined to a tighter space, and the swelling so compresses the muscle that the blood supply is cut off and the tissue bruises. Early in the team’s green muscle research, Lien perfected a technique, “encouraged wing flapping,” to assess birds’ susceptibility to the condition and determine factors that contribute to development. Using that procedure, the scientists have found that broiler strains bred for higher breast-meat yields are more likely to develop the disease, as are broilers marketed at heavier weights and, to a degree, male birds. They also found correlations between temperature and disease incidence. “When the weather’s hot, broilers grow at a lot slower rate than in cooler weather,” Hess said. “But cool to normal temperatures are periods of rapid growth, and broil-

ers that get agitated during those periods have a greater likelihood of muscle damage.” In their latest focus on the relationship between creatine kinase levels and deep pectoral myopathy, the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station scientists induced excessive wing activity and then measured CK levels one to four days after the trials. At processing, they discovered that broilers in which levels of the enzyme had jumped significantly post-flapping were far more likely to have muscle damage to the minor pectorals, leading them to conclude that encouraged wing flapping and creatine kinase levels could be used as tools in genetic selection programs to screen for green muscle disease susceptibility. That is good news to Randall Ennis, an Auburn poultry science alumnus who now serves as chief executive officer for the chicken division of Aviagen Group Interna-

tional poultry-breeding company. Through a comprehensive network of global, wholly owned locations and distributors, the Huntsvillebased company delivers day-old breeder chicks to more than 250 poultry companies in more than 100 countries. Almost half of the world’s broiler chickens are derived from Aviagen stock, the company notes. “We are always evaluating and looking for different tools, such as identifying genetic markers, to make our program more efficient and allow our customers to realize genetic progress faster,” Ennis said. “Auburn’s land-grant mission to identify and conduct research on emerging industry issues is very important to Aviagen as a primary breeder,” Ennis said. “In the area of meat quality, we are exploring different avenues, including plasma CK levels, as a selection trait in our breeding program.”

Small number of schools have dropped out of lunch program The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The USDA says 524 schools — out of about 100,000 — have dropped out of the federally subsidized national school lunch program since the government introduced new standards for healthier foods last year. The new standards have met with grumbling from school nutrition officials who say they are difficult and expensive to follow, conservatives who say the government shouldn’t be dictating what kids eat and — unsurprisingly — from some children who say the less-greasy food doesn’t taste as good. But USDA says the vast majority of schools are serving healthier food, with some success. Data released Sept. 30, by the department shows that 80 percent of schools say they have already met the requirements, which went into

place at the beginning of the 2012 school year. About one-half percent have dropped out of the program. In an effort to stem high childhood obesity levels, the new guidelines set limits on calories and salt, and they phase in more whole grains in federally subsidized meals served in schools’ main lunch line. Schools must offer at least one vegetable or fruit per meal and comply with a variety of other specific nutrition requirements. The rules aim to introduce more nutrients to growing kids and also to make old favorites healthier — pizza with low-fat cheese and whole-wheat crust, for example, or baked instead of fried potatoes. If schools do not follow the rules, or if they drop out, they are not eligible for the federal dollars that reimburse them for free and low-cost meals served to low-income students. That means wealthier schools

with fewer needy students are more likely to be able to operate outside of the program. According to the USDA data, gathered from the states that administer the programs, 90 of the 524 schools that dropped out of the program said specifically that they did so because of the new meal-plan requirements. Most of the rest did not give a reason. Some school nutrition officials have said buying the healthier foods put a strain on their budgets. A study by the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project said that 91 percent of school food officials the group surveyed said they face challenges in putting the standards in place, including problems with food costs and availability, training employees to follow the new guidelines and a lack of the proper equipment to cook healthier meals.

The group said almost all schools they surveyed had expected to meet the requirements by the end of last year. Even though some schools are still working out the kinks, “It shows that this is certainly doable,” said Jessica Donze Black, director of the Pew project, which has lobbied for healthier foods. Leah Schmidt, president of the School Nutrition Association and director of nutrition programs at a Kansas City, Mo., school district, said any schools that would consider forgoing the federal funds would have to have very few students eating the free and reduced-cost meals. She said it is to be expected that some schools have met challenges. “Any time you have something new, you’re going to have some growing pains,” she said. Dr. Howell Wechsler, the CEO of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a group that is aiming to reduce

childhood obesity, said that though some schools are still working to catch up, many have exceeded the standards. The alliance has worked with more than 18,000 schools in all 50 states, and Weschler says many are thinking of creative ways to encourage healthy eating, like holding walk-a-thons or farmers’ markets to raise money instead of bake sales. He said that many of the schools have reported better academic performance and less student sick days as a result. “Just about all of the schools that participate with us they say there is a difference,” Wechsler said. Congress has also had its say on the standards. In 2011, after USDA first proposed them, Congress prohibited the department from limiting potatoes and French fries and allowed school lunchrooms to continue counting tomato paste on pizza as a vegetable.

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Calendar Compiled by Barbara Olejnik, Associate Editor 770-718-3440 bolejnik@poultrytimes.net

DEC 3-5 — ITF WINTER MTNG., West Des Moines Marriott, West Des Moines Iowa. Contact: Iowa Turkey Federation, 535 E. Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010. Ph: 515-22-7492;gretta@iowaturkey.org; sheila@iowaturkey.org; www.iowaturkey.org. DEC 18-20 — USAPEEC WINTER MTNG., Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Washington, D.C. Contact: USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, 2300 W. Park Place Blvd., Suite 100, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087. Ph: 770-413-0006; usapeec@usapeec.org; www.usapeec.org. 2014 JAN 12-14 — FMI MIDWINTER EXECUTIVE CONF., The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact: Food Marketing Institute, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, Va. 22202-4813. Ph: 202-452-

8444;

fmi@fmi.org;

www.fmi.org.

JAN 12-15 — AFBF ANNUAL MTNG., San Antonio, Texas. Contact: John Hawkins, American Farm Bureau Federation, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 1000 W, Washington, D.C. 20024. Ph: 202-4063677; jhawkins@fb.org; www.fb.org. JAN 27-28 — UEP BOARD MTNG., Omni Hotel & CNN Center, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. JAN 28 — NCC TECHNICAL & REGULATORY COMMITTEE, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: National Chicken Council, 1152 15th St., N.S., Suite 430, Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-296-2622; ncc@ chickenusa.org; www.nationalchick-

encouncil.org; www.eatchicken.com.

406-3682; martyt@fb.org; www.fb.org.

— INTERNATIONAL JAN 28-30 PRODUCTION & PROCESSING EXPO, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201, 703-524-1921; American Meat Institute, 1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-587-4200; www.ippexpo.org.

FEB 9-12 — NGA SHOW, Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: National Grocers Association, 1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 250, Arlington, Va. 22201-5758. Ph: 703516-0700; amamone@nationalgrocers.org; www.nationalgrocers.org

JAN 30 — NATIONAL EGG QUALITY SCHOOL STAKEHOLDERS MTNG., Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Denna Baldwin, program manager, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Food Quality Assurance Program, 50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, Md. 21401. Ph: 410-8415769; denna.baldwin@maryland.gov. JAN 30 — NCC BOARD MTNG., Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: National Chicken Council, 1152 15th St., N.S., Suite 430, Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-296-2622; ncc@ chickenusa.org; www.nationalchickencouncil.org; www.eatchicken.com. FEB 7-10 — YF&R LEADERSHIP CONF., Virginia Beach, Va. Contact: Marty Tatman, American Farm Bureau Federation, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 1000 W, Washington, D.C. 20024. Ph: 202-

FEB 10 — ISPA BANQUET, Indianapolis, Ind. Contact: Indiana State Poultry Association, Purdue University, Animal Sciences, 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, Ind. 479072054. Ph: 765-494-8517; ispa@ purdue.edu; www.inpoultry.org. FEB 16-18 - AMI ANNUAL MEAT CONF., Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: American Meat Institute, 1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036. Ph: 202-587-4242; www.meatami.com. FEB 19-20 — NPI CONV., Norfolk Lodge & Suites, Divots Conference Center, Norfolk, Neb. Contact: Nebraska Poultry Industries Inc., University of Nebraska, 102 Mussehl Hall, P.O. Box 830721, Lincoln, Neb. 68583-0721; 402-472-2051; eggturkey@uni.edu; www.nepoultry.org. FEB 20-21 — USDA AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK FORUM, Arlington, Va. Contact: www.usda.gov/oce/forum. FEB 24-26 — PEPA ANNUAL CONV., Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina,

Hawaii. Contact: Pacific Egg & Poultry Association, 1521 I St., Sacramento, Calif. 95814. Ph: 916-441-0801; dmurdock@cgfa.org; www.pacificegg.org. FEB 27-March 1 — COMMODITY CLASSIC, San Antonio, Texas. Contact: American Soybean Association 12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 100, St. Louis, Mo. 63141. Ph: 800-688-7692; membership@ soy.org; http://soygrowers.com. MAR 3-5 — FMI ANNUAL BUSINESS CONF., Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas. Contact: Food Marketing Institute, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, Va. 22202-4813. Ph: 202452-8444; fmi@fmi.org; www.fmi.org. MAR 4-23 — HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO, Houston, Texas. Contact: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, P.O. Box 20070, Houston, Texas 77225-0070. Ph: 832-667-1000; questions@rodeohouston.com; www.hlrs.com. MAR 10-12 — ASA BOARD MTNG., Hyatt Regency, Washington, D.C. Contact: American Soybean Association 12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 100, St. Louis, Mo. 63141. Ph: 800-688-7692; membership@ soy.org; http://soygrowers.com.

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Small farmers turn to mobile livestock slaughter The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Georgia is the nation’s biggest producer of broiler chickens, but small farmers for years have been pushed to the margins of this lucrative industry because they don’t have access to local industrial slaughterhouses. Run by big companies, such slaughterhouses process thousands of birds an hour and will not slow down for a small order. So small-scale poultry producers have been forced to take their livestock out of state for slaughtering. That costs extra time and money that they can barely afford. Now, a possible solution is being explored that has caught on elsewhere: mobile slaughterhouses — vehicles where livestock can be killed, quartered, packaged and frozen. Farmers in at least a dozen states have put slaughterhouse equipment in enclosed trailers that can be taken farm-to-farm, processing anything from rabbits to bison. It’s mostly an intermediate step, a way of helping small growers produce more meat

until demand increases enough to merit a fixed slaughterhouse. “It would be more of a teaching tool for these guys to learn, get out and do it properly,” said Daniel Dover, the owner of Darby Farms in Good Hope, Ga. He once used a home-built mobile trailer to slaughter poultry, and now drives threeand-a-half hours to bring them to a North Carolina slaughterhouse. Decades ago, farmers could pay slaughterhouses to process livestock under the eyes of government inspectors, making it legal to sell that meat to consumers across state lines. By the 1950s, the U.S. chicken industry was consolidating into large corporate chains that tightly manage their chickens from birth to supermarket shelf. Lacking customers, independent slaughterhouses closed, creating a gap in the market for small producers. “In Georgia there are no small facilities where they are doing custom poultry slaughter,” said Brandon Chonko, owner of GrassRoots Farms in southeast Georgia. Chonko, who describes his farm

as an “artisanal” producer of pasture-raised poultry, drives about 600 chickens and 200 ducks every two weeks to South Carolina for slaughter. He produces too many chickens for a mobile facility, but might consider using one for duck or turkey. The mobile slaughterhouse is commonly viewed as an intermediate step, a way of helping small growers produce more meat. If the market grows large enough, building more slaughterhouses becomes feasible. There are drawbacks to mobile facilities. Farmers must provide much of the labor. While cheaper than a bricks-and-mortar plant, mobile slaughterhouses entail maintenance and transportation costs, according to a 2012 study commissioned by Georgia Organics, a nonprofit group that represents growers and customers. And wastewater contaminated with blood and tissue would likely need to be collected and treated, resulting in additional costs.

Given those complications, Georgia Organics has recommended more lenient on-farm slaughter rules and adding on poultry lines at existing red meat processors. It also supports building new, traditional slaughterhouses. Farmers in at least a dozen states use roving slaughterhouses, and Georgia Organics has recently explored the possibility of operating a mobile unit at a farmer’s market in central Georgia. “It would bring a new customer base and value to what they are already offering,” said Michael Wall, the organization’s director of programs. Mobile slaughterhouses can meet the standards of traditional facilities, said Steven Skelton, who oversees a mobile slaughterhouse for Kentucky State University. It can process poultry, game birds, turkey, fish, caviar and rabbits. The 200-foot trailer is parked inside an enclosed building to protect against flies and other pests. Once birds arrive, Skelton verifies that growers meet legal requirements

New research is enhancing understanding of broiler runting and stunting syndrome TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation have announced the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia on research that enhances the understanding of runting and stunting syndrome of broilers. The project is part of the association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. A brief summary of the completed project is detailed below. A com-

plete report, along with information on other association research, may be obtained by going to USPOULTRY’s website, www.uspoultry.org. The project summary is as follows: Project No. F036: Identification of Runting and Stunting Syndrome Etiologies and Development of Experimental Vaccines Using New Approaches. (Dr. Holly Sellers, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., and Egbert Mundt, Boehringer Ingelheim). Researchers at UGA, led by Dr.

Holly Sellers, have identified four different viruses that are present in the intestines of broilers that are suffering from runting and stunting syndrome (RSS). RSS is a disease which affects the intestinal tract of broilers at a very young age and retards the growth of the broilers. The cause of this disease has been difficult to pinpoint. In this study, a vaccine was made which incorporates portions of the four viruses. Broiler breeders were vaccinated with the experimental vaccine, and

then the broiler progeny of those breeders were challenged with the RSS agents to determine whether maternal immunity could provide some protection against the disease. Results indicate that this approach does not provide satisfactory protection to the broilers. “This was well-constructed research which pointed to new strategies for our next attempt at combating RSS,” said Dr. John Glisson, vice president of research programs for USPOULTRY.

and that their livestock is healthy. Workers place the birds upside down in metal cones, stun them and kill them by slicing their necks. Afterward, the carcasses are scalded to loosen feathers, plucked in a machine and then gutted and refrigerated. Farmers can package and label their products on site. Skelton said the mobile facilities are cleaner than slaughtering done in the open at farms. “I’ve been to some of those places and I don’t think I’d want to feed my dog some of that stuff,” he said. Bruce Dunlop, the president of Lopez Island Farm in Washington state, first used a mobile slaughterhouse in 2001. He uses it to slaughter his cows, goat, sheep and pigs and sells models to other farmers. People who might object to having a permanent slaughterhouse in their neighborhood are less likely to object to mobile processing. “There’s very minimal impact for the neighbors next door,” Dunlop said. “They’re fine with that.”

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UM medical school studying vaccine for bird flu BALTIMORE — Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development are part of nationwide vaccine research aimed at protecting adults from a new and virulent strain of avian influenza virus. The virus, called H7N9 influenza virus, emerged in China last spring. As of mid-August, 135 confirmed human cases, including 44 deaths, have been reported by the World Health Organization. The study, sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will help prepare for the possibility of a global pandemic. This bird flu virus, first seen in people who came in contact with poultry, has not been reported outside of China and is not easily transmitted from person to person. Nevertheless, changes in the virus may already be underway that could lead to a global H7N9 pandemic, accord-

ing to the University of Maryland’s co-principal investigator, Dr. James D. Campbell, who says, “There’s genetic evidence this virus is mutating toward the possibility of sustained human-to-human transmission.” This is a strain of influenza that has not been seen previously in humans. “Immunity is not built up the way it is with most human-type flu viruses circulating around the globe. More people get sick, and get sicker than usual with new viruses,” says Campbell, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and infectious disease specialist. “This one is totally different from any previous flu virus we know, at least from the early 1900s.” The strength of this strain is another cause for alarm. “If H7N9 stays that pathogenic, but then becomes transmissible, it has the potential to cause a bigger impact than typical seasonal flu,” says Campbell.

The study’s principal investigator, Dr. Karen L. Kotloff, says “It’s impossible to know with any certainty whether this virus will cause widespread illness as in previous pandemics, but we need to be prepared for the possibility.” Kotloff, professor of pediatrics and medicine, is head of infectious disease and tropical pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The last pandemic occurred in 2009 with the spread of H1N1 influenza, which originated in pigs and spread to people. The clinical trial is designed to gather critical information about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine and immune system responses it induces at different dosages, with and without adjuvants — substances designed to boost the body’s immune response to vaccination. Two concurrent Phase II clinical trials will enroll healthy adults, ages 19 to 64 years old, to evaluate

an investigational H7N9 vaccine. The candidate vaccine is made from inactivated H7N9 virus isolated in Shanghai, China, in 2013. Adjuvants are being tested with the investigational vaccine because previous vaccine research involving other H7 influenza viruses has suggested that vaccine without an adjuvant may not induce an adequate protective immune response. A panel of independent experts will closely monitor participant safety data at regular intervals throughout the study. “Whether or not an H7N9 pandemic materializes, vaccine studies such as this provide important experience in ongoing efforts to protect the public against sometimesdeadly influenza viruses,” says Dr. E. Albert Reece, vice president for medical affairs at the University of Maryland and the John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and dean of the University of Mary-

land School of Medicine. “University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty researchers have been part of every similar vaccine study in the last few decades, making significant contributions to preparing the nation for emerging public health threats.” The University of Maryland is one of eight NIAID-funded Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units (VTEUs) studying the H7N9 candidate vaccine. Others are Baylor College of Medicine, Houston; Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati; Group Health Cooperative, Seattle; Saint Louis University, St. Louis; University of Iowa, Iowa City; Emory University, Atlanta; and Vanderbilt University, Nashville. Additionally, the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston will be conducting the trial as a subcontractor to Baylor College of Medicine.

Research advancing understanding of Arkansas IB vaccination TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation have announced the completion of a funded research project at Auburn University on research that advances the understanding of vaccination against Arkansas infectious bronchitis. The project is part of the association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. A brief summary of the completed

project is shown below. A complete report, along with information on other association research, may be obtained by going to USPOULTRY’s website, www.uspoultry.org. The project summary is as follows: Project No. F039: “Immunity Elicited by IBV Ark-type S1 Proteins: Role of Head-Associated Lymphoid Tissues and Spleen,” (F.W. van Ginkel, Haroldo Toro and Vicky L van Santen, Auburn University, Auburn, Ala.) Led by Dr. F.W. van Ginkel, researchers studied the immune

response to Arkansas infectious bronchitis virus (ARK IBV). Despite widespread vaccination, ARK IBV continues to sporadically cause disease in U.S. broilers. The researchers found that tiny changes in the structure of the virus allow it to evade the immune system of the chicken. This research helps explain the cause of apparent vaccine failures and may lead to improved vaccines in the future. A detailed summary can be obtained at www.uspoultry.org/research/resproj/PROJ_F039.html.

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VT scientists scientists track origin of deadly pig virus BLACKSBURG, Va. — Veterinary researchers at the VirginiaMaryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have helped identify the origin and possible evolution of an emerging swine virus with high mortality rates that has already spread to at least 17 states. A team of researchers, led by University Distinguished Professor of Molecular Virology Dr. X.J. Meng, has used virus strains isolated from the ongoing outbreaks in Minnesota and Iowa to trace the likely origin of the emergent porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) to a strain from the Anhui province in China. The virus, which causes a high mortality rate in piglets, was first recognized in the United States in May of this year. “The virus typically only affects nursery pigs and has many similarities with transmissible gastroenteri-

tis virus of swine,” said Meng, who is a faculty member with Virginia Tech’s Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology. “There is currently no vaccine against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in the United States. Although some vaccines are in use in Asia, we do not know whether they would work against the U.S. strains of the virus.” The researchers determined not only that the three U.S. strains of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus are most closely related to the Chinese strains of the virus, but also that the U.S. strains likely diverged two or three years ago following an outbreak of a particularly virulent strain in China. They published their findings on the “Origin, Evolution, and Genotyping of Emergent Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Strains in the United States” in the Oct. 15 issue of the American Academy of Microbiology’s journal, mBio. According to the study, the U.S.

Cobb-Vantress offers expanded website SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Cobb-Vantress Inc. has expanded its new website, cobb-vantress.com, by offering the content in six different languages. The website allows the audience to choose between six languages — English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Mandarin and Arabic — to read and interact with content. “This,” says Roger Vessell, director of world marketing, “was needed for Cobb to reach and expand to its growing global customer base. “Cobb has customers, partners and employees spanning the globe, so it’s crucial that we provide them every opportunity to view our information, research and expertise in a convenient and digestible way. By adding additional languages, we are able to increase the efficiency of

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strains of the virus share 99.5 percent of their genetic code with their Chinese counterpart. Allan Dickerman, a co-author of the paper and research assistant professor at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute, performed the molecular clock analysis to determine that the divergence of the U.S. and Chinese virus strains coincides with a porcine epidemic diarrhea virus outbreak in China back in December of 2010. Meng said it is unclear whether the U.S. strains of the virus diverged in China or in the United States. The sudden emergence of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, which belongs to the coronavirus family, has caused economic and public health concerns in the United States. “The ongoing outbreaks of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in humans from countries in or near the Arabian Peninsula and the historical deadly nature of

the 2002 outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus create further anxiety about the emergency of PEDV in the United States due to the lack of scientific information about the origin and evolution of this emerging coronavirus,” wrote Dr. Yao-Wei Huang, the first author of the paper and a former research assistant professor at the veterinary college who is now a professor at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. Researchers have found no evidence that the virus can spread to humans or pose a threat to food safety. They did, however, come across additional evidence that the U.S. strains share several genetic features with a bat coronavirus — findings which point to an evolutionary origin from bats and the potential for cross-species transmission. Though commonly accepted that the virus spreads through the fecaloral route, Meng said that scientists

have not yet ruled out the possibility of other transmission routes. Symptoms include acute vomiting, anorexia, and watery diarrhea with high mortality rates in pigs less than 10 days old. “Veterinarians need to recognize the symptoms of the disease, and with the lack of a vaccine in the United States, practicing strict biosecurity and good sanitation procedures on the farm are important for prevention and control of this deadly disease,” Meng added. The research team also included Dr. Pablo Piñeyro, an anatomic pathology resident at the veterinary college; Dr. Long Li and Dr. Li Fang of the Hangzhou Beta Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory of Hangzhou, China; Dr. Ross Kiehne of the Swine Veterinary Center in St. Peter, Minn.; and Dr. Tanja Opriessnig of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University.

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nia State University and Auburn University, respectively. She went on to pursue postdoctoral studies in neuroscience at the Ohio State University. Studying chickens gives endocrinologists like Navara and geneticists a good model for research, since they are easy to keep and reproduce quickly. “We do basic research in a chicken model, but so much of this research can be used to understand other animals or how these issues affect human health,” she said. For instance, Navara’s earlier

research focused on how climate and seasonal changes correlate to different ratios of male and female offspring for many types of organisms, including humans. She’s extended this sex ratio research further into chickens — where poultry producers are interested in finding out what type of diet would induce hens to produce more female chicks. Diet and stress affect the hormone levels in child-bearing females and can affect the sex and health of the offspring. For instance, researchers have found that parrots in the wild produce more male offspring when food is plentiful. The physiological

mechanism that contributes to that kind of phenomenon is what Navara is trying to decipher through her work with chickens. When she’s not delving into the inner lives of chickens, Navara teaches undergraduate courses in avian biology and supports teams of undergraduate and high school research assistants who work in the UGA Poultry Science Department each year. “We are devoted to bringing both high school students and undergraduate students into the lab,” she said. “I think that’s vitally important because you can’t understand science until you experience it firsthand.”

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Practical Applications Joe Hess, Bill Dozier and John Blake Poultry Science Department Auburn University

Rendered Animal Products Our nation is increasingly interested in ”green” issues, including reducing waste and recycling. The poultry industry and other animal production industries have been recycling important portions of their operating waste for thousands of years. More recently, the wastes from animal slaughter have been rendered to produce products used for human food, pet food and commercial agricultural feed production. In the United States, the rendering industry got its start producing tallow for soaps and candles, as well as producing leather from animal hides. More recently, meat meals and fats produced by this industry have been used extensively in poultry feeds as concentrated and economical sources of nutrients. We tend to forget that the rendering industry also recycles the unused portions of our meat production, saving us from trying to figure out what to do with large amounts of products people don’t want to eat. We as a poultry industry should be proud that we are able to recycle a large portion of our processing wastes into products that are useful to society (us included). Livestock and poultry production (plus restaurants and grocery stores) in the United States produce around 54 billion pounds (27 million tons) of recyclable processing wastes each year. These are rendered into fats and animal protein meals (and leather, etc.). Consumers in the United States produce approximately 207 million tons of waste each year, around 45 million tons of which is recycled. The poultry and livestock industries, then, are recycling processing wastes equal to 13 percent of our total consumer waste. When compared to the amount of consumer

waste recycled, rendering takes in and uses waste equaling 60 percent of the recycling industry in the United States. We were doing that long before recycling was considered an important tool to protect the environment. As you can imagine, processing wastes (offal, DAF skimmings, etc.) are not the most desirable products, even for a public landfill operator. For this reason, the rendering industry, whether it be independent or integrator-sponsored, does a huge service to the poultry industry and municipalities alike. Processing waste represents a reasonable portion of each bird, steer or pig processed. A 1,000 pound steer produces approximately 400 pounds of processing waste (600 pounds of deboned beef ). First processing of broilers leaves slightly less that 30 percent waste while deboning would leave significantly more than that. When one figures that Alabama produces approximately 20 million broilers at an average of around 5.5 pounds per bird, the weekly waste production figure (based on WOG yield) would be 16,500 tons of processing waste (not including wastewater cleanup). Storing, handling, moving and rendering this much material is a major job. Fortunately, the poultry, livestock and pet food industries have found the products of rendering useful, allowing this system to keep our industry from being snowed under with unwanted animal parts. In addition, this industry takes in 3.8 billion pounds (2 million tons) of waste cooking fats from restaurants each year. The rendering industry produces approximately 8.4 billion lbs (4 million tons) of cleaned–up fats and oils each

year. Some of this is rendered for human consumption (lard), although the bulk goes into animal feeds, biodiesel or replaces natural gas as a fuel source for boilers. Animal feed use of rendered fats is around one-third of the total. Six billion pounds (3 million tons) of meat meals (meat and bone meal, poultry byproduct meal, feather meal, blood meal, etc.) are produced in the United States, with 90 percent going into feed for meat producing animals or pet foods. Once these meat products are transformed in the rendering process, they represent a concentrated source of nutrients that are attractive to nutritionists in formulating feeds to meet the nutritional needs of poultry. Protein, important amino acids, energy and minerals are all abundant in meat meals and help to economically meet birds’ needs for many of the more expensive nutrients. Significant changes have occurred over the decades in the mix of products coming to renderers and where those products go. Recently, the increased interest in the processing of paws for export to the Asian market has allowed companies to sell feet for a good price rather that divert them towards rendering. Of much more impact on the products produced by renderers, and consequently on those available to the commercial feed industry, is the emergence of petfood grade meat meals. Today, a significant portion of rendered animal products are produced to the exacting standards required for pets (and feeds for the aquaculture industry as well). It is not by accident that chickens are fed “feed” and dogs and cats are fed “food”. People view household pets as family members and are willing to pay handsomely for quality in the

foods fed to Fido and Fluffy. As more and more rendered meat product has been diverted to pet food, less product has been available for agricultural use. In addition, less meat and more bone has gone into the remaining products. Poultry nutritionists only include ingredients based on an exhaustive analysis of the nutrient worth of each product, so companies have made good use of the nutrients in today’s meat products. Phosphorus, a major ingredient in bone, is a very expensive nutrient and the highly-digestible phosphorus in meat meals, when combined with the use of phytase in poultry feeds, has reduced the amount of inorganic phosphorus that must be added to feeds. The poultry industry has a number of partners that function in concert with those directly growing birds for meat or egg production. These allied industries provide all manner of necessary services to Alabama’s massive poultry industry. One group that makes a living providing a most important service are the renderers that create something useful out of products that would otherwise be considered liabilities. Along these lines, one of the largest renderers of poultry products in the nation has included poultry farm mortalities in its incoming product stream. Using on-farm freezers to safely store farm mortalities, and following biosecurity protocols for entering and leaving farms, insures safe usage of this input. From a “green” standpoint, reducing the need to dispose of farm mortalities through burial or incineration keeps mortalities from becoming a waste management issue and recycles nutrients for useful purposes.

POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

UC Davis: To feed the world, light its chicken coops UC Davis News Service

DAVIS, Calif. —Sometimes a tiny innovation can crack the world’s toughest problems. Take, for example, a small solar-powered LED light placed in a chicken coop in a developing country. The light stretches winter daylight hours, boosts the hens’ egg production, puts a reliable supply of nutritious food on the farmer’s table and moves a nation a step closer to food security. That may leave you breathless, but it’s the meticulously strategized dream of three young visionaries, all affiliated with the University of California-Davis. The trio, calling themselves Henlight, traveled to Berlin Sept. 18 as one of five teams from across the globe competing for investment funding in the finals of the international 2013 Thought for Food Challenge Summit. Team members are all current UCD employees; two are alumni. Emily Sin, is a recent avian sciences graduate who now examines sustainable sourcing of raw agricultural materials for the Information Center for the Environment and Agricultural Sustainability Institute; Ed-

ward Silva is a recent international agricultural development graduate who is now program coordinator for the Sustainable AgTech Innovation Center in the Graduate School of Management; and Lorena Galvan is a University of Oregon graduate who is program coordinator for the Central Valley Scholars Program with the Internship and Career Center. The team’s palm-sized product is a modified version of a light developed several years ago by researchers at the UC Davis Program for International Energy Technologies. In the summer of 2012, following graduation, Silva and a colleague ran the original prototype through a pilot test in homes located in rural communities near to cities in Zambia. There they conducted research on entrepreneurial and market behaviors related to the light. Since then, the light has been developed and modified for application in poultry operations, where it can be used to stimulate chickens to lay more eggs — and do so more consistently — during the shorter days of the year. Silva noted that this process is already done successfully in large-

scale, global egg production. “Our contribution is in making these techniques available to small-scale farmers by developing a light source that is affordable and appropriate — factors that are vital for successful agricultural innovations,¨ said Silva, who grew up on a small farm in California’s Central Valley. “Henlight will increase the value of the individual chicken by sustaining consistent production during the seasons when there are fewer hours of natural daylight and, ultimately, will improve the state of food availability for smallholder farms,” he said. The hope is that the light will result in greater access to food that is produced using sustainable, localized and energy-efficient methods — without disturbing the chickens’ natural behavior. “Farmers should receive roughly 40 percent to 80 percent more eggs during periods of shorter day length than they would without using the supplemental lighting,” Silva said. “For a small flock of 10 birds, that can mean up to 40 extra eggs per week during the fall and winter months.”

The team believes that chickens hold a critical role in addressing the world’s challenge to produce massive quantities of nutritionally rich foods while minimizing negative impacts on the environment. “Consider the merits of poultry: they reproduce rapidly, exhibit an excellent feed-to-meat conversion ratio, have versatile dietary requirements, and are cheap to procure and manage.” Sin said. “From the rural, smallholder farmer to the urban homeowner to the poultry giant — far more people are able to participate in the poultry industry than in any other type of livestock production.” Advising the team is Kurt Kornbluth, director of the Program for International Energy Technology and D-Lab, which helps UC Davis students explore innovative solutions for energy issues in developing countries. Also offering assistance are Robert Adams, executive director and entrepreneur-in-residence for the Sustainable AgTech Innovation Center, and Graduate School of Management Professor Andrew Hargaddon, founding director of the UC Davis Child Family Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Team Henlight (formerly Foodisclosure) was one of more than 115 teams that originally entered the first round of the challenge. Also among the original entries was Team UC Davis, composed of students in International Agricultural Development and the Department of Plant Sciences. Five teams were selected as finalists based on their idea’s ability to create mass awareness about food insecurity, incite social change, be built to last and disrupt the status quo. In Berlin, the ultimate challenge winner will be selected according to the team’s ability to not only meet the previous requirements, but also demonstrate its practicality, “scalability” and economic feasibility. The annual Thought for Food Challenge is coordinated through the efforts of a network of individuals committed to tackling the mindboggling reality of feeding a global community expected to grow to 9 billion people by 2050. The challenge is supported by Syngenta, a worldwide agricultural firm, and The Sandbox Network, which describes itself as “a global community for young entrepreneurial people.”

Researchers develop machine for determining embryo gender TUCKER, Ga. — Researchers at the University of Delaware have successfully developed a firstgeneration prototype of an imaging system to determine fertilization and gender of chicken embryos. The system uses machine vision hardware and algorithms in a light environment to image eggs during the first 30 hours of incubation. The machine proved to be 89 percent accurate for fertilization and 76 percent accurate for sex determination in these early studies. The process has the potential to be very useful for the poultry industry, allowing removal of infertile eggs from incubation and separation of eggs according to the sex of the

embryos. Future studies will focus on improving accuracy and determination of the ideal time for imaging. The researchers noted that gender is one of the most important traits in agricultural animals. For the commercial poultry industry, determining fertilization status and embryo sex is critical. It has been estimated that about 9 percent of all incubated eggs are non-fertile and do not hatch. Early detection and removal of nonfertile eggs would allow hatcheries to save space, costs, and prevent contamination from exploded eggs. In this project, a real time, non-invasive procedure was developed to image eggs to determine fertilization and sex. The process is ideally

suited to mass parallel imaging, allowing for rapid, high-throughput analysis. The project had two objectives: (a) Developing a machine learning classifier to differentiate male and female chicken embryos during early stages of development using machine learning; and (b) confirmation of the machine learning classifier accuracy using independent egg sets. For objective (a), a first generation system was developed that was 89 percent accurate for fertilization and 76 percent accurate for sex. In the initial project proposal, images were to be evaluated at only 0, 4, and 30 h of incubation. Previous re-

search highlighted a difference between 4 and 30 h, but did not provide information as to when the differences were most significant during that time period. For this reason, the protocol was modified to allow repeated imaging during incubation. Determination of the ideal time for imaging has not been completed; however, images collected prior to 30 hours of incubation were suitable for use. For objective (b), the imaging system was trained using a set of more than 2,000 images including a subset of eggs not included in the original data set. The system shows promise, but needs additional development to

improve performance. For a first generation system, the accuracy is quite good. This project showed that in-ovo detection of fertilization and sex is possible and practical using commonly available machine vision hardware and algorithms. Additional research will need to be performed to determine the ideal time for imaging and to improve accuracy. Initial efforts towards commercialization are underway. An invention disclosure, the first step towards patent protection, has been filed. The research project was funded by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation.

POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

Farm bill takes aim at state animal welfare laws The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The future of state laws that regulate everything from the size of a hen’s cage to the safe consumption of Gulf oysters may be at stake as farm bill negotiators work to resolve a long-simmering fight between agriculture and animal welfare interests. The House Agriculture Committee added language to its version of the farm bill earlier this year that says a state cannot impose certain production standards on agricultural products sold in interstate commerce. The provision, authored by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), is aimed at a California law that will require all eggs sold in the state to come from hens that inhabit cages in which they can spread their wings — a major burden for egg producers in Iowa and other states who don’t use large cages and still want to sell eggs to the lucrative California market. The law goes into effect in 2015. “Bottom line of it is no state should be allowed to regulate production in other states,” King said at a meeting of House-Senate negotiators last month. But opponents say that depending on how the language is interpreted, the provision could lead to challenges of dozens of other state laws — including some aimed at food safety, fire safety and basic consumer protections. Concern over King’s language has the potential to threaten the entire farm bill, which congressional leaders are hoping to finish by the end of the year. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said she has “great concern” about King’s language, which is not in the Senate version of the farm bill. Led by the Humane Society of the United States, a wide range of groups including the National Association of State Legislatures, the National Fraternal Order of Police and the Consumer Federation of America are all lobbying against the measure.

King’s language cites the Commerce Clause of the Constitution, which prohibits discrimination against interstate commerce. He says California’s law does just that — imposing its own standards on how producers in Iowa and elsewhere do their business. Concern about other laws that could be affected is just a ploy by animal rights activists — or, as he calls them, the “vegan lobby” — to discredit his provision, King said. King said he believes the provision is written narrowly enough so that the other laws would not be affected. As written, the provision would not allow a state to impose “a standard or condition on the production or manufacture of any agricultural product sold” if the product is manufactured out of state and those standards go beyond federal law and the law of the state in which it is produced. Still, some groups worry the language is not specific enough and could apply broadly: yy Fire safety groups say the language potentially could apply to fire-safe cigarettes that have a reduced propensity to burn when left unattended. Because tobacco is an agricultural product, they worry that state laws requiring sale of these fire-safe cigarettes could be affected if challenged in court. yy Food safety groups say they are concerned that King’s amendment could threaten laws like California’s statute requiring that oysters from the Gulf of Mexico be pasteurized, a measure that has helped reduce illnesses in that state. yy The attorneys general of Arkansas and Mississippi have written letters to Capitol Hill opposing the amendment. “Due to the provision’s vagueness and overly broad language, it is unclear exactly what impact the King amendment could have on our state’s ability to enforce its own laws and to protect Arkansas businesses and consumers,” wrote Arkansas Attorney General Dustin

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Farm bill: This Sept. 10, 2008, file photo shows chickens in their cages at an egg processing plant at the Dwight Bell Farm in Atwater, Calif. The future of state laws that regulate everything from the size of a hen’s cage to safe consumption of Gulf oysters may be at stake as farm bill negotiators work to resolve a long-simmering fight between agriculture and animal welfare interests.

McDaniel, a Democrat. yy The National Conference of State Legislatures says the language would “pre-empt” state agricultural laws designed to protect the safety and well-being of farmland, waterways, forests and people. The genesis of the amendment is a longtime fight between agriculture and the Humane Society, which has pushed states to pass animal welfare laws. In addition to egg farmers, other animal producers — particularly hog producers, many of whom use confinement crates for sows — are trying to fend off efforts by the Humane Society and other animal rights groups. King’s home state of Iowa is the top pork-producing state, and some farmers worry they could lose their operations if forced to make the expensive crate changes

those groups have sought. The Humane Society is aggressively lobbying against the King amendment. Wayne Pacelle, the group’s president, calls the amendment “an enterprise-level threat to the animal welfare movement.” When writing legislation, “you need to judge the worst-case scenarios to judge the worthiness of a proposal,” Pacelle says of the possible impact on other laws. Though powerful agriculture groups have lined up in support, as have House Agriculture Committee leaders, the amendment has bipartisan opposition — notably from some Republicans who believe it attacks states’ rights. “Just trying to attack the Humane Society I think is very shortsighted,”

said Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif). “You don’t throw out the Constitution because you want to attack one certain group.” King argues he is fighting for the right of states like Iowa to produce eggs and other products as they see fit, and to be able to sell them in a free market. He says the examples of affected laws are overblown, and would not apply because those laws don’t dictate specifically how an agricultural product is to be produced. Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond School of Law, said he’s not so sure, adding that the law could be “subject to multiple interpretations.” “It says it’s based on the Commerce Clause but I don’t think that’s the end of the story,” he said.

POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

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New publication focuses on agroterrorism threats BALTIMORE, Md. — In a Supplement to the most recent issue of Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science, published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc., authors from across Europe present research and perspectives on the biological threats to animals, feed and food (www. liebertpub.com/bsp). The editors have assembled nearly 30 peer-reviewed papers that deal with prevention, preparedness and response, detection and actions that need to be taken in cases of animal bioterrorism. The authors — from Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK — offer a historical perspective on agroterrorism, discuss policies that can help prevent it and present scientific advances in laboratory identification technologies. Topics include: Harmonization of European Laboratory Response Networks; High-Quality WholeGenome Sequence Databases in Microbial Forensics; Pre-PCR Processing Applied to Bioterrorism Preparedness; Decontamination of High-Risk Animal and Zoonotic Pathogens; Vaccine Preparedness and Decontamination: What Can Be Learned from FMD?; Genetic Diversity of Bacillus anthracis in Europe; Management of Animal Botulism Outbreaks; Multiplex Real-Time PCR for Detecting and Typing Clostridium botulinum Organisms; Extracting and Detecting Avian Influenza Virus in Broiler Chicken Meat; Rodents as Potential Couriers for Bioterrorism Agents; and Social Media and Its Dual Use in Biopreparedness. The supplement is a product of the AniBioThreat project, which was undertaken to improve the European Union’s capacity to counter animal biothreats through raised

awareness and prevention efforts. The European Union project has built bridges across boundaries that divide countries, competencies and disciplines. “While the articles all deal with biological weapon threats against animals, the authors’ approaches are multidisciplinary, which makes this collection valuable and unique. Policy audiences and scientists alike will find insights useful for their work,” said Supplement Editor Gigi Kwik Gronvall, a senior associate at the UPMC Center for Health Security. The AniBioThreat consortium is composed of experienced personnel from eight European countries in the fields of veterinary medicine, security, forensics, animal and public health, food safety and academia. The breadth of expertise includes all levels — from superintendents, sergeants and police officers, to fingerprint experts, lawyers, communicators and DNA specialists, to veterinarians, medical doctors, bacteriologists, virologists, molecular biologists, agronomists, pharmacists and modelers. This project has enhanced international cooperation and promoted multidisciplinary networking for bridging security measures between animal health and public health, officials noted. The purpose of the supplement is to disseminate project results and to identify further research and development needs. The editors hope that publishing these papers in one volume will facilitate the bridging of disciplines and allow the project to tell its whole story under one cover. More information can be obtained from the UPMC Center for Health Security at www.upmchealthsecurity.org.

POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

Biosecurity basics for poultry growers By Drs. Dan L. Cunningham & Brian D. Fairchild Special to Poultry Times

ATHENS, Ga. — Biosecurity refers to procedures used to prevent the introduction and spread of disease-causing organisms in poultry flocks. Because of the concentration in size and location of poultry flocks in current commercial production operations and the inherent disease risks associated with this type of production, it is imperative that poultry producers practice daily biosecurity measures. Developing and practicing daily biosecurity procedures as best management practices on poultry farms will reduce the possibility of introducing infectious diseases such as avian influenza and exotic Newcastle as well as many others. Contract poultry growers should be familiar with the specifics of their company’s biosecurity protocols and work closely with company representatives to implement those programs. Before implementing biosecurity programs, contract producers should check with poultry company personnel to be sure the measures taken are consistent and compatible with their company’s policies.

Microorganisms The primary method of spreading disease causing microorganisms between poultry flocks is the use of contaminated equipment or exposure to contaminated clothing and footwear of humans. Infected animals, such as wild birds and rodents, can also be a source of disease for poultry flocks. Disease causing viruses and bacteria can be transDr. Dan L. Cunningham (retired) and Dr. Brian D. Fairchild are poultry scientists associated with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service in Athens, Ga.

ported from one flock to another on bird transporting equipment, trucks, tractors and other farm equipment as well as egg flats and cases. Humans and animals are also important ways of transporting disease causing organisms. Disease causing microbes have been found on human’s clothes, shoes, skin and hair. As a result, many hatcheries and breeder facilities utilize shower in and shower out protocols as part of their biosecurity programs. Animals such as dogs, cats, mice, rats and free flying birds are also known to be carriers of disease organisms. Insects such as flies, beetles and mosquitoes are well known to be carriers of disease microbes as well. Another, but less risky form of transmission is through the air. The following steps are a summarization of standard measures that poultry producers may use on their farms to increase the biosecurity of their flocks:

Visitors to a minimum Human transportation of microorganisms is one of the more serious threats to biosecurity. Restriction of unnecessary human traffic is a major component of a sound program. Growers should restrict visitors and make sure that any visitor to their farm has a good reason to be there. Growers should provide protective covering such as boots, coveralls and headgear to any visitors that work with, or have had recent contact with poultry. This would include friends, neighbors, relatives, equipment and utility service personnel. Visitors should never enter poultry houses unless approved by the grower or company personnel. Traffic through poultry houses should always flow from younger to older birds. One useful measure is keeping records of visitors that have been on the farm. If a problem arises, knowing who was there will help in limiting additional flock infections. Growers may post signs at

the entrance to the farm indicating that entry to the farm and facilities is restricted. Poultry producers work to educate members of the local community of the risks to their flocks and the need to restrict traffic on their farms. This can be done by attending local community meetings or social events and speaking to groups and individuals about this subject. Print an article in the local newspaper about the importance of biosecurity for your farm and others. This can also help educate people regarding the seriousness of this issue.

Limit other farm visits Poultry growers should refrain from visiting other poultry operations unless absolutely necessary. Whenever it is necessary to visit another farm, growers should be sure to exercise additional precautions such as showering and changing clothes before arriving and washing any vehicle before entering a farm. It will be very important for growers to wear protective clothing including boots, coveralls and headgear and to clean and disinfect all clothing and equipment before returning to their facilities. Showering and changing into clean clothes will also be necessary. Keep animals out Animals can be carriers of poultry disease causing organisms. Growers should not allow pets such as dogs, cats or other animals in their houses. Some growers will allow their dogs to walk the houses with them, but this is risky because the dogs may have been exposed to other animals or birds that have been contaminated with disease organisms. Poultry houses should be kept as closed as possible to prevent wild birds from getting inside. Wild birds utilizing the feeders and defecating in the houses can be a source of disease.

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Rodent & pest control Rats, mice and insects such as flies and darkling beetles can carry and spread microorganisms. Growers should consult with their poultry company and practice effective rodent and insect control programs. Eliminating or reducing as many of these pests as possible will reduce

the risk of contracting or spreading a disease.

Avoid contact Poultry growers should avoid all contact with non-commercial

See Biosecurity, Page 19

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Texas A&M University honors Monroe Fuchs COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Monroe H. Fuchs of Cameron, Texas, owner of Ideal Poultry Breeding Farms, was named an Outstanding Alumni of Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the recent Legacy and Leadership Banquet. At age 13, Fuchs was the youngest person ever to become Texascertified as a poultry testing and selection agent. An honor graduate of Yoe High School in Cameron, he received academic honors at Texas A&M while serving in the Corps of Cadets and the Ross Volunteers. He earned his bachelor’s degree in poultry husbandry in 1956 and his master’s in 1957. He served in the U.S. Air Force, where he qualified

in the top 5 percent of all officers. In 1963, Fuchs began breeding the Ideal 236 chicken, which is more resistant than other breeds to the highly contagious Marek’s disease virus. He purchased Ideal Poultry, the nation’s largest supplier of recreational poultry. from his parents in 1973. Three years later he introduced the Ideal Show Strain of broilers, which won top honors at the prestigious Houston Livestock Show for 13 consecutive years. Ideal introduced feather-sexing of newly hatched chicks for more than 90 breeds and also developed many new exotic varieties. He received the Golden Feather Award from the Texas Poultry Federation in 1994 for his long-term

For Classifieds see page 20 Technical Service Representative Upper Midwest & Northeast US and Canada Hubbard LLC is a worldwide producer of Primary Poultry Breeding stock with strong commitment to our customers, employees, contract producers and especially to the welfare of our animals. Due to growth, we have an open position of Technical Service Representative. The position will be responsible for the Upper Midwest & Northeast US and Canada, and will report directly to the Company’s Technical Service Manager North America. The Technical Service Representative serves as a key member of the Technical Support Team and will provide technical support to customers as well as provide feedback to the Company’s management team. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a B.S. degree in Agriculture or equivalent. Qualified candidate should have a minimum of 10 years experience in poultry live production with an emphasis in breeder and broiler management. Duties include but are not limited to making regular visits to Hubbard LLC customers in region of responsibility, and advising and making recommendations for proper management of Hubbard products. Attendance and involvement with industry associations and regional industry meetings will also be expected. Adequate computer skills related to Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint will be needed as well. Ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated with good communication skills, have the ability to perform described duties with minimal supervision, and be located near or in the region of responsibility. Position will require significant travel. Hubbard LLC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates please send your confidential cover letter and resume before December 31st, 2013 to: Hubbard LLC Human Resources, PO Box 415, 195 Main St, Walpole NH 03608 or to rosina.zaretzki@hubbardbreeders.com or Fax: 1-603-756-4402 Hubbard LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.hubbardbreeders.com

support of the industry. Fuchs also has received the lifetime service award from the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, 50 years of perfect attendance in the Cameron Lions Club, the Lions Club International Melvin Jones Fellowship Award and was inducted into the Yoe High School Hall of Honor. And he has served more than 35 years in Christian ministry to jail and prison inmates and their families. Additionally, Fuchs’ family is an Eppright Distinguished Donor, a 12th Man Foundation Endowed Donor and a Legacy Society member of the Texas A&M Foundation. They have established three endowed scholarships for students in the Department of Poultry Science.

Dr. Carl G. Anderson Jr. of Bryan and Frederick D. McClure of College Station were also named Outstanding Alumni. Erin Morrow Hawley of Columbia, Mo., was given the Outstanding Early Career Alumni Award. Anderson is a retired agriculture economics professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist emeritus. He served the university system 36 years, 30 of those as leader of the Extension education effort to help cotton farmers successfully market their crops and manage risks. McClure has served nationally in legislative affairs, including serving two U.S. presidents, and as manag-

ing partner of the Washington, D.C., office of SNR Denton, one of the world’s 25 largest international law firms. In 2012, he returned to College Station as CEO of the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. After earning her bachelor’s degree in animal science at Texas A&M with a Senior Merit Award and membership on the 2001 AllAmerican Livestock Judging Team, Hawley earned her Juris Doctor from the Yale Law School. She is currently associate professor of agriculture law and constitutional litigation with the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Mo.

Wayne Farms to expand Mississippi facility The Associated Press

LAUREL, Miss. — Wayne Farms LLC says it will add a new processing line to its Laurel chicken processing plant, adding 150 jobs. The company announced that it would invest $3 million in the project which will also renovate the

company’s existing facilities. The state will channel $880,000 in federal community development money to help pay for infrastructure and renovations. The city of Laurel will add $100,000. Wayne Farms, a unit of New York’s Continental Grain Co., already employs 730 people in Laurel.

The company is the sixth largest poultry producer in the U.S., with yearly sales of more than $1.9 billion. It has 11 processing facilities, with the others located in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia and North Carolina, producing a total of 2.5 billion pounds of poultry products each year.

Obituary George McCranie Jr. BROOKFIELD, Ga. — George (Perry) McCranie Jr. of Brookfield, co-founder of the Bowen McCranie Co., died Sept. 24. He was 88. Mr. McCranie and his cousin, William I (Bill) Bowen established the Bowen McCranie Co. in 1951, an enterprise which eventually contained a million laying hens, two feedmills and an egg plant.

In 1975, Mr. McCranie was elected president of the Georgia Poultry Federation and in 1985 was elected treasurer of the American Egg Board. He also served as chairman of the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services; treasurer, secretary and twice as president of the Gideons International; and president of the Tifton Rotary Club. Mr. McCranie graduated from the University of Georgia with a de-

gree in agriculture. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy on active duty from 1943-1946. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sara Kathryn and Marvin Meinders of Clifton, Va.; two sons and daughters-in law, George Perry (Buck) and Barbara McCranie III and William Wiley (Bill) and Linda McCranie, all of Brookfield; six grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren.

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•Biosecurity (Continued from page 17)

sources of poultry including backyard flocks, fanciers, fairs, poultry shows and markets. These types of poultry are seldom fully vaccinated for the major poultry diseases and they are often exposed to many types and flocks of birds. Non-commercial birds represent extremely high-risk contacts. Employees should not be allowed to own their own poultry and neighbors with backyard flocks should be informed of the importance of getting sick or unhealthy birds to a diagnostic lab as soon as possible. Growers should also avoid wild birds such as ducks, geese and turkeys. Growers with farm ponds should be particularly concerned with the potential of carrying droppings from wild birds around ponds into their poultry houses. Wild birds are well known to be carriers of the avian influenza virus as well as other poultry diseases. Hunters should be sure they take the same biosecurity precautions as if they were visiting another poultry farm (i.e. showering, changing clothes, sanitizing vehicles, etc.).

Inspect flocks daily Growers are required by their contract to inspect their flocks every day. Mortality should be picked up daily and disposed of in a timely and approved method. Stock-piling mortality and allowing carcasses to decompose before disposal increases the risk of spreading disease via rodents and insects. Growers should report increases in mortality or signs of health problems to their service representative immediately. This is required by contract and will ensure a rapid detection and response should a disease be present. Growers should check with their poultry company before using any vaccines, medications or drug treatments for a flock health problem. Timely reporting of health issues on a farm will not only help restrict additional infections, but will minimize losses to both the grower and the company. The environment Maintaining litter in a relatively dry condition (i.e. 20 percent-30 percent) and providing good ventilation will help control microorganism numbers.

Wet conditions combined with warm in-house temperatures provide a good growth environment for most disease causing organisms. Good ventilation also helps reduce microorganisms as fresh air entering and leaving the house dilutes microbe populations and removes them from the house. Poor ventilation can result in irritation of the respiratory tract of birds making them more susceptible to bacterial and viral infections.

Keep areas clean Keeping grass and weeds cut around poultry houses and removing used equipment or trash is beneficial in keeping rodent and insect populations under control. Thick grass or weeds and old equipment provide refuge and habitat for rats, mice and insect pests that can spread disease. Spilled feed should be cleaned up regularly and not allowed to collect for long periods of time. Spilled feed around the feed bins will attract birds, rats, mice and insects. Recognize disease signs It is important for poultry grow-

ers to be aware of signs of disease in their flocks. Early detection of contagious diseases can greatly reduce the impact and spread of that disease to other flocks. Clinical signs associated with the possibility of a disease in a poultry flock are: yy Lack of energy and appetite yy Decreased egg production yy Soft-shelled eggs or misshapen eggs yy Swelling of the head, eyes, comb, wattles and hocks yy Purple discoloration of the wattles, combs and legs yy Nasal discharge yy Coughing, wheezing and sneezing yy Lack of coordination in mobility yy Diarrhea yy Sudden or excessive mortality without clinical signs Contract poultry growers should notify a representative of their poultry company immediately if any symptoms of a disease condition is observed. In Georgia, non-contract producers can contact a poultry veterinarian associated with the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network or Poultry Diagnostic Research Cen-

ter (PDRC), Athens, Ga. The Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network maintains diagnostic laboratories throughout the state and will assist non-commercial poultry producers with poultry health problems.

Summary Protecting poultry flocks from microorganism contamination is an extremely important component of commercial poultry production environment. The introduction of a highly pathogenic, contagious disease organism into poultry flocks could result in serious economic consequences for producers. The effectiveness of a biosecurity program can be optimized by regional participation. While any level of biosecurity is helpful, if all poultry producers in a given area utilize best management programs, the program as a whole will be more effective. Practicing sound biosecurity procedures every day as part of a best management program will help reduce the possibility of contracting a disease and will reduce the spread of disease should an outbreak occur.

Egg company named to Final 4 in small business contest DULUTH, Minn. — Locally Laid Egg Co., Minnesota’s only commercial-scale pasture-raised egg business, has advanced to the Final 4 in Intuit’s Small Business Big Game contest. If selected as the winner by popular voting, the company will receive a television commercial during football’s championship game to be played Feb. 2, 2014, in MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands of East Rutherford, N.J. Intuit, makers of QuickBooks, had well over 15,000 business entrants in the contest and, after several rounds, whittled it down to four

finalists. “We are blown away,” said Jason Amundsen, co-owner of the company. “Literally, everything we have as a family is invested in this farm. To have that vision of an environmentally focused kind of agriculture lifted up to this national level is just wild.” The Amundsen family found out they were in the Final 4 when a limo arrived at their farm with several Intuit employees and Bill Rancic, television host and winner of the first season of Donald Trump’s reality show, “The Apprentice.” “It was wet, cold and muddy

out on the pasture and our surprise guests could not have been more gracious,” said Lucie Amundsen, co-owner of Locally Laid. “They came into the paddocks, picked up chickens and asked great questions about the way we farm. I’m pretty sure some of them had to throw out their shoes after.” Tens of thousands of companies entered the contest, which began in August; while 15,000 advanced to the contest’s second round, which required four essays and an introduction video. The third round, voted on by thousands of Intuit employees, brought forward only 20

small businesses. The final round will be determined by public Internet voting running until Dec. 1, when the winner of the nationally televised Big Game commercial will be announced. To learn more about the finalists and to cast a vote, go to www.votelola.com. Locally Laid is a family-run farm in Wrenshall, Minn., located just outside of Duluth. LoLa is the acronym for Locally Laid and also the name of each of the 2,500 chickens on pasture at the farm. Locally Laid eggs are available

at select grocery stores in Minnesota’s Northland, the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin, as well as multiple restaurants in the Duluth and Twin Cities areas. The company partners with a farm in Iowa that produces Locally Laid eggs to its pasture-raised standards, and is announcing a new Midwest farm in mid-November. Locally Laid also has a line of chicken feed for backyard hens called LoLa’s Layer Mix. For more information, visit www. locallylaid.com.

POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

Optimizing fresh air & temps through attic inlet operation By Michael Czarick & Dr. Brian Fairchild Special to Poultry Times

ATHENS, Ga. — When it comes to operating any air inlet system during the cooler times of the year it is important to keep in mind that our primary objective is to maximize the amount of fresh air we bring in without causing excessive decreases in air temperature or excessive increases in fuel usage. Quite simply, the more air we can bring in without decreasing house temperature, the fresher the air will be, and the better our birds will perform. For instance, let’s say you have older birds and four 36inch fans are operating because the house is a degree or so above the target temperature. You could set your controller to maintain a low static pressure (0.03), which would cause the inlets to open wide, the cool outside air would quickly drop to the floor, house temperature would quickly decrease, resulting in the fans turning off. Though this may reduce your electricity bill a few pennies, would it be best for the birds? A better option would be to maintain a higher static pressure (i.e., 0.08) which would reduce the inlet opening and help directing the cool incoming air to move across the ceiling. As the air moves across the ceiling it would mix with the warm air produced by the birds, heat up and then upon reaching the center of the house, gently move towards the floor. The air temperature at bird level might stay the same or possibly increase which could cause additional fans to come on, resulting in even better air quality. Again, the goal is not to reduce fan runtime/electricity usage, but rather maximize the amount of time fans operate so we can maximize air quality and bird health. It is very important to keep this concept in mind when operating

attic inlets. Though attic inlets can lead to slightly lower heating costs, the primary objective of an attic system is to maximize fan runtime which Czarick will lead to improved air quality and litter conditions. Attic inlets tend to do a better job of conserving heat in a poultry house than conventional sidewall inlets. First, fresh air is introduced at the peak of the warm air produced by the heating system and birds tends to collect. Second, air entering through an attic inlet moves parallel to the ceiling and not parallel to the sidewall which tends to maximize the distance the air travels along the ceiling. The longer the air travels along the ceiling the more it will heat up and dry out. Last but not least, during the daylight hours, drawing heated air out of the attic at a minimum reduces house cooling and sometimes leads to increased house temperatures causing more fans to operate. The combination of all these factors has been shown to increase the amount of air brought into a house by 20 percent or more compared to a house using sidewall inlets. As with any relatively new concept, there is often a fair amount of confusion as to how to best operate attic inlets. Though it is impossible to come up with a single best way to operate attic inlets, the following are a few simple rules to keep in mind when trying to get the most out of your attic inlet system. yy Attic inlets should open at most three inches . . . ideally one or two. During cold weather, the smaller

the air jet coming from an air inlet, the quicker the incoming air heats up, and the lower the probability that the incoming air will decrease house temperature or cause a draft. Larger inlet openings can lead to drafty sidewalls and uneven house temperatures. yy Attic inlets should generally be operated at a lower static pressure than traditional sidewall inlets. There are a number of reasons for this. First, attic inlets are better designed to throw the cool incoming air farther than most sidewall inlets at a lower pressure. Second, an attic inlet is not fighting gravity. sidewall inlets have to throw the heavy cold incoming air “uphill” whereas with an attic inlet, gravity works with the air jet to get the air to the sidewall. Last but not least, the air entering through an attic inlet is already where we want it, namely near the peak of the ceiling where hot air generally collects. yy Because attic inlets do not generally require a high static pressure or a large opening, you can use fewer timer fans, operating for a longer period of time, and still obtain proper air mixing and distribution. Operating fewer minimum ventilation fans over a longer period of time leads to more stable house temperatures and air quality. For instance, it is generally better to operate two 36-inch fans on a timer for one minute out of five than four fans 30 seconds out of five. Though in both cases we are bringing in the same amount of air, operating four 36-inch fans in a typical house results in exchanging 20 percent of the warm inside air with much colder outside air in just 30 seconds, which can cause a fairly drastic change in house temperature and air quality. Operating only two 36-inch fans for one minute results in a much slower exchange of air which tends

to lead to a more stable, and consistent house environment. yy Do not close attic inlets unless the house is in tunnel ventilation mode. Fairchild There may be days, especially with older birds, that will require more than just a few minimum ventilation fans to maintain proper house temperature. Often producers make the mistake of closing the attic inlets and switch to sidewall inlets. This is problematic for a couple of reasons. First, since the outside air is often 10 degrees F to 20 degrees F cooler than attic air, the sudden change in incoming air temperature may cause a house to oscillate between sidewall inlets and attic inlets similar to what a house may do if switching to tunnel ventilation at too low of an outside temperature. Secondly, the cooler air coming in through sidewall inlets will tend to cool the house off more than the warmer air coming in the attic inlets, causing exhaust fans to shut off. But, if the attic inlets are used with the sidewall inlets, house temperatures will tend to run slightly higher, which will tend to maximize exhaust fan runtime. The fact is even if the house were to switch into tunnel ventilation mode during the warmest part of the day, leaving the attic inlets open will not cause any significant issues during the cooler times of the year. Failing to close the attic inlets might cause the house temperature to increase a degree or so when in tunnel ventilation mode which in turn might cause another fan or two to operate but then what is the harm? The additional air moving capacity will make the air fresher and help to remove moisture from the litter

with an insignificant increase in electricity usage. Of course during the heat of the summer, attic inlets should be closed when in tunnel mode, but for most of the year an argument could be made that there is more of an advantage to leave them open than a disadvantage. yy On sunny days consider doubling the runtime of minimum ventilation fans in the late morning until late afternoon. Take advantage of the fact that the attic temperatures will commonly be 10 degrees F to 20 degrees F above outside air temperature to maximize the amount of fresh air you can bring in without significantly decreasing house temperature. The fact is the more moisture you can pull out of your house, the lower the humidity will be in your house at night. The lower the humidity is at night, the lower your ammonia levels will tend to be at night. yy Use attic inlets throughout the entire flock. Though using attic inlets can be beneficial during brooding, the greatest benefits tend to occur with older birds when exhaust fans often operate during the day in order to control house temperature. By pulling air out of the attic instead of the sidewalls, exhaust fans are less likely to cool the house, resulting in either fans running longer or additional fans coming on to help bring the house temperature back down. In either case, the longer the fans operate, the better the air quality will be. Michael Czarick is an Extension engineer and Dr. Brian Fairchild is an Extension poultry scientist, both with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Athens, Ga. More information can be obtained at www.poultryventilation.com.

POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

Markets

demand were moderate to fairly good. Market activity was moderate to active. Breaking stock offerings were light to usually moderate for the light to instances moderate demand. Spent fowl offerings were light to moderate; processing schedules were reduced slightly.

Compiled by David B. Strickland, Editor 770-718-3442 dstrickland@poultrytimes.net

National Egg Market: (Nov. 18): Regional prices were 2¢ higher on Jumbo, up 7-11¢ on Extra Large, 9-11¢ higher on Large and unchanged to 1¢ higher on Medium

and Small. New York prices were 2¢ higher on larger sizes, steady on Medium. The undertone was fully steady to firm. Offerings were light on heavier weights and moderate on Medium. Supplies were light to moderate. Retail and foodservice

Shell egg demand indicator (Nov. 13): Shell egg demand rose as inventories moved into retail channels to support current supermarket features for the holiday baking demand period. Wholesale shell egg prices continued to rise for light to moderate offerings and moderate supplies. The preliminary sample of supermarket features . . . indicates little change in activity with a slight rise in the average ad pricing and a small increase in the use of

incentives. The market is now in the traditional seasonal demand push for the holiday and a push at retail is expected, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service notes.

F owl: Nov. 15: Live spent heavy fowl

Final prices at Farm Buyer Loading (per pound): range 10½-22½¢

P arts: Georgia:

The f.o.b. dock quoted prices on ice-pack parts based on truckload and pool truckload lots for the week of Nov. 18: line run tenders $1.88; skinless/boneless breasts $1.86½; whole breasts $1.07; boneless/skinless thigh meat

The following chart provides an annual high and a comparison of recent activity of major poultry company stocks.

USDA Shell Eggs AMS weekly combined region shell egg prices Average prices on sales to volume buyers, Grade A or better, White eggs in cartons, delivered warehouse, cents per dozen.

Company Annual High Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Cal-Maine 52.99 51.94 52.01 Campbell Soup 48.83 41.61 39.20 37.28 32.33 32.56 ConAgra Hormel 44.22 42.95 43.40 Pilgrim’s Pride 19.23 14.46 15.42 Sanderson Farms 75.53 65.65 67.71 Seaboard 2948.24 2720.05 2700.00 Tyson 32.40 28.06 30.78 (Courtesy: A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc.)

Nov. 15

Extra Large Regions: Northeast 136.00 Southeast 139.50 Midwest 132.50 South Central 144.50 Combined 138.43

Large

Medium

133.00 106.00 137.50 103.00 130.50 100.50 142.50 105.50 136.21 103.82

Computed from simple weekly averages weighted by regional area populations

Grain Prices OHIO COUNTRY ELEV. Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 No. 2 Yellow Corn/bu. $3.96 $4.10 $3.92 Soybeans/bu. $12.42 $12.86 $12.72 (Courtesy: Prospect Farmers Exchange, Prospect, Ohio)

Broiler Eggs Set/Chicks Placed in 19 States EGGS SET (Thousands)

CHICKS PLACED (Thousands)

Oct. 19

Oct. 26

Nov. 2

Nov. 9

Oct. 19

Oct. 26

Nov. 2

Nov. 9

Del Fla Ga Ky La Md Miss Mo. N.C. Okla Pa S.C. Tex Va Other states

26,362 19,004 8,706 4,301 1,223 30,445 6,492 3,486 7,399 16,375 8,070 19,675 6,609 3,841 5,111 13,428 6,343 7,432

26,099 19,587 10,042 4,267 1,224 32,165 7,357 3,552 7,793 16,358 7,678 19,874 6,685 3,295 5,390 15,128 6,661 7,543

25,765 19,767 9,941 4,238 1,221 31,372 7,249 3,728 7,614 15,510 7,420 20,099 6,965 3,752 5,215 14,943 6,032 6,858

26,495 20,082 9,690 4,252 1,221 30,498 7,128 3,607 7,648 16,467 7,543 19,907 6,589 3,775 5,279 14,046 6,008 7,433

20,510 19,797 9,534 4,344 1,109 26,605 6,026 3,234 6,142 13,655 5,545 16,311 3,962 2,737 4,772 11,928 4,820 5,354

18,120 18,190 9,726 4,362 1,306 24,101 5,604 2,845 5,923 12,295 5,116 15,493 5,410 3,100 4,518 11,116 4,629 5,201

20,711 18,864 9,286 5,174 1,395 24,840 6,125 3,018 5,519 13,314 5,949 14,659 3,738 3,118 3,908 11,360 5,532 5,593

19,640 17,588 8,838 4,637 1,298 23,840 4,815 3,011 5,229 14,007 5,289 15,683 5,038 3,034 4,211 11,122 5,591 5,883

19 States Total

186,870

193,155

190,831

190,235

161,031

151,854

156,510

152,871

% Prev. yr.

105

103

106

100

104

103

Ala Ark

Ca,Tn,Wv

1/Current week as percent of same week last year.

N ational Slaughter: Broiler: Estimated slaughter

for week ending Nov. 16 is 150,036,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Nov. 9 was 156,688,000. Heavy-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Nov. 16 is 1,635,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Nov. 9 was 1,679,000. Light-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Nov. 16 is 1,115,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Nov. 9 was 891,000. Total: Week of Nov. 16: 152,786,000. Week of Nov. 9: 159,258,000.

Broiler/Fryer Report

Industry Stock Report

$1.37; thighs 73½¢; drumsticks 71½¢; leg quarters 50½¢; wings $1.24½.

USDA National Composite Weighted Average For week of: Nov. 15 For week of: Nov. 8

94.80¢ 90.56¢

Majority (whole body) Eastern Region: New York: Central Region: Chicago: Western Region: Los Angeles:

Nov. 15 95¢--99¢ 95¢--99¢ 84¢--92¢ 84¢--92¢ 93¢--98¢ 94¢--98¢

Negotiated prices in trucklot and less-than-trucklot quantities of ready-to-cook whole body broiler/fryers delivered to first receivers; prices in cents per pound.

Turkey Markets Weighted avg. prices for frozen whole young turkeys Weighted average (cents/lb.) F.O.B. shipper dock National Week ending Nov. 15 Last year Hens (8-16 lbs.) 103.06 107.07 104.14 112.92 Toms (16-24 lbs.) Week ending Nov. 8 Hens (8-16 lbs.) Toms (16-24 lbs.)

104.72 101.50

Oct. avg. 106.75 105.68

Egg Markets USDA quotations New York cartoned del. store-door: Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Extra large, up 13¢ $1.45--$1.49 $1.58--$1.62 Large, up 13¢ $1.43--$1.47 $1.56--$1.60 Medium, up 3¢ $1.12--$1.16 $1.15--$1.19 Southeast Regional del. warehouse: Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Extra large, up 11¢ $1.31½--$1.50 $1.42½--$1.58 Large, up 11¢ $1.27½--$1.47 $1.38½--$1.57 Medium, no change $1.00½--$1.18 $1.00½--$1.18

POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

AMERICAN EGG BOARD HOTLINE AEB Hotline appears regularly in Poultry Times and provides an update on programs and services provided for egg producers by the American Egg Board. Details on any item mentioned may be obtained by contacting AEB at 1460 Renaissance Dr., Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Phone: 847-296-7043. yy Based on the success of its online coupon programs over the last few years, AEB is eggcited to launch a coupon program for the state promotional organizations. AEB is able to leverage its existing vendor relationships to make executing this promotion at the state level as simple as possible. State promotional funding can be used toward this digital coupon program. State organizations will place a link on their social media sites or websites with a directive to download the coupon. Coupons can also be printed for distribution at in-person events. Questions can be directed to AEB’s Jacinta Le Donne, jledonne@ aeb.org or 224-563-3709. yy AEB recently tested a regional retail breakfast promotion with Sargento Cheese, Mission Tortillas and Johnsonville Sausage. The consumer offer was: Get 1 Dozen Eggs Free with the Purchase of Sargento Cheese, Mission Tortillas and Johnsonville Sausage. It was promoted via in-store signage and store circulars at Roundy stores in Chicago and Wisconsin. Timing was Sept. 22-28, and results are expected soon. If successful, the promotion could be expanded to other retailers next year. yy Dr. Mitch Kanter, execu-

tive director of Egg Nutrition Center, spoke in September at a conference in Lusaka, Zambia, sponsored by the International Egg Commission (IEC) in partnership with the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). The conference brought together government staff from Ministries of Agriculture of nine African nations, as well as veterinarians and agronomists, among others. Kanter was invited to speak about the potential impact of dietary protein in Third World countries. Afterward, Kanter flew to Cape Town, South Africa, to participate in IEC’s annual conference, where he gave a presentation citing progress on the development of the International Egg Nutrition Consortium. To date, more than 40 countries have joined the International Egg Nutrition Consortium. yy ENC sponsored an education session at the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) conference in Chicago. Sponsored events like this allow ENC to better connect with its target demographic of health professionals (HPs) while driving traffic to its booth. Dr. Barbara Resnick, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, presented on the topic of sarcopenia, a condition of age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. More than 70 attended the session. Members of GAPNA are certified advanced practice nurses who work with older adults in a wide variety of practice settings.

Consumer Corner Date Nut Bars American Egg Board Servings: 24 bars Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 4 eggs, room temperature 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tbsp. freshly grated orange peel 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates (about 8 oz.) 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (about 8 oz.)

Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Beat eggs and sugar in mixing bowl with whisk attachment on high speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 10 minutes. Add orange juice and peel; beat well. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture gradually, mixing just until combined after each addition. Add dates and pecans; stir gently until evenly distributed. Spread batter in greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake in 350 degrees F oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Cut into 24 bars, about 2 1/4 x

2 inches each. Tip — remember to grate the peel before juicing the orange. More recipes may be obtained from the American Egg Board at www.incredibleegg.org.

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POULTRY TIMES, November 25, 2013

APHIS notes biosecurity steps to keep birds healthy WASHINGTON — USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service offers the following steps to take to protect birds, and maintain biosecurity practices — following the basic three-step guideline to look, report and protect. yy Keep your distance. Restrict access to your property and your birds. Consider fencing off the area where you keep your birds and make a barrier area if possible. Allow only people who take care of your birds to come into contact with them. Do not let visitors bring any of their birds near your flock. Game birds and migratory waterfowl should not have contact with your flock because they can carry germs and disease. yy Keep it clean. Wear clean clothes. Scrub your shoes with disinfectant. Wash your hands thoroughly before entering your bird area. Clean and disinfect equipment

that comes in contact with your birds or their droppings, including cages and tools. Remove manure before disinfecting. Properly dispose of dead birds. yy Don’t haul disease. Car and truck tires, poultry cages and equipment can all harbor germs. If you travel to a location where other birds are present, or even to a feed store, be sure to clean and disinfect these items before you return

to your property. To prevent, don’t mix young and old birds or birds from different species or different sources. yy Don’t borrow disease from your neighbor. Do not share equipment, tools or supplies with your neighbors or other bird owners. And never share items such as wooden pallets or cardboard egg cartons because they are porous and cannot be adequately cleaned and

disinfected. yy Know the warning signs of infectious bird disease. Many bird diseases can be difficult to diagnose. The list below includes some of the things to look for that signal something might be wrong with your birds. 1. Sudden increase in bird deaths in your flock. 2. Sneezing, gasping for air, coughing and nasal discharge. 3. Watery and green diarrhea.

4. Lack of energy and poor appetite. 5. Drop in egg production or softor thin-shelled misshapen eggs. 6. Swelling around the eyes, neck and head. 7. Purple discoloration of the wattles, combs and legs. 8. Tremors, drooping wings, circling, twisting of the head and neck, or lack of movement. Early detection of signs is very important to prevent the spread of disease. yy Report sick birds. Don’t wait to report unusual signs of disease or unexpected deaths among your birds. Contact your local Cooperative Extension agent, veterinarian, poultry diagnostic lab, or USDA Veterinary Service office (which can be reached at 866-5367593). This toll-free hotline has veterinarians on hand to help. More information can be obtained at http://www.aphis.usda. gov/animal_health/birdbiosecurity.

Symposium: Antibiotic resistance complex and open to misinterpretation KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The sharing of science-based antibiotic use and resistance information continued among experts and leaders from the animal, human and public health communities during the “Bridging the Gap Between Animal Health and Human Health” symposium sponsored by the National Institute for Animal Agriculture, held Nov. 12-14, in Kansas City, Mo. Adding to the symposium’s discussions were presentations by media and consumer advocacy group representatives, as well as questions generated by symposium attendees. “Antibiotic resistance has been called the single most complex problem in public health, and this symposium provided respective health communities and disciplines a platform where they shared their

latest research findings,” said Dr. Nevil Speer, co-chairman of the symposium and a professor at Western Kentucky University. “This year’s antibiotic use and resistance symposium not only shed additional light on this often polarized topic but we identified common ground so a collective path forward that serves the best interests of all parties can be forged.” The 170-plus symposium participants from across animal, human and environmental health heard a wealth of information, including the following 11 points: yy The science behind the emergence, amplification, persistence and transfer of antibiotic resistance is highly complex and open to misinterpretation and misuse. If you think you understand antimicrobial

resistance, it hasn’t been explained properly. yy The extremely complex relationship between animal health, human health and environmental health is driven by two premises: (1) Antimicrobial resistance is a naturally occurring phenomenon that is present with or without the use of antimicrobials; and (2) Anytime an antibiotic enters the ecosystem, it contributes to the presence of antibiotic resistance. yy Antibiotic resistance is not just transferred from animals to humans; resistance is also transferred from humans to animals. yy Antibiotic resistance is not just a U.S. challenge; it’s an international issue that requires a strategic global “One Health” approach. yy Evaluating antimicrobial re-

sistance involves balancing risks versus needs while constantly recognizing the importance of maintaining an efficacious arsenal of human antibiotics. yy New tools that address food animal infectious diseases must be developed, whether they are in the field of prevention or new molecules for therapeutics. yy Research studies and findings are often viewed through different lenses. Individuals can look at the same study and obtain different interpretation of the results and what the study infers based on their own biases. yy Decisions should be based on science, and policy should be based on science. The question, however, is who decides what constitutes evidence that is considered when mak-

ing those decisions and policies. yy Significant efforts are being led by the public health community to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in human health and reduce hospital-acquired infections. Agriculture needs to be open to change as well. yy Change will happen. Open dialogue must continue, with animal agriculture at the table or change will be drastic and by statute and will not be a deliberative policy change. yy Solving antibiotic resistance requires collaboration and raises the question “How does human medicine, environmental health and animal medicine work together to address antibiotic use and resistance?” More information can be obtained from the NIAA at www.animalagriculture.org.

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