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Pilgrim’s Lovette to speak during College Student Career Program ATLANTA — Bill Lovette, president and CEO of Pilgrim’s, will be the keynote speaker at the U.S. Poultry & Egg Associationsponsored College Student Career Program opening session that will be held in conjunction with the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Lovette’s presentation, “Transitioning from Academics to Industry,” will inspire and challenge students to Lovette work industriously toward achieving their career goals as they move from academics to the work environment. The USPOULTRY College Student Career Program, along with the International Student Career Program, gives companies an opportunity to interview top national and international students for industry-related jobs and in-

ternships in one location, during a three-day period. The program involves more than 400-500 students from national and international universities and has been an important aspect of the hiring process for many companies for more than 40 years. “Bill Lovette is an alumnus of the USPOULTRY College Student Career Program and an industry leader for one of the largest poultry producers in the world, so who better to inspire students of all they can accomplish in the poultry industry? We are excited about his participation and know that this enthusiasm will extend to the students as they hear and learn from Bill,” said Alan Duncan, Mountaire Corp., and chairman of the USPOULTRY College Student Career Program advisory committee. The IPPE and the USPOULTRY College Student Career Program will be held Jan. 28-30, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. Information on the student program can be obtained at www.ippexpo. org.

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IPPE: The 2014 International Production & Processing Expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 28-30. More than 1,100 exhibitors will be at this year’s event.

NCC responds to recent Consumer Reports article Is chicken safe? WASHINGTON — The National Chicken Council notes that Americans eat about 160 million servings of chicken every single day, and 99.99 percent of those servings are consumed safely. Unfortunately, this particular statistic was left out of the “in depth” piece recently published by Consumer Reports. U.S. chicken producers rely upon the best science, microbiology and technology to reduce foodborne pathogens, and spend tens of millions of dollars every year in the name of food-safety research which can be credited with the significant decrease in foodborne pathogens present in chicken over the last several years, NCC added. “The belief that affordable food means it is lower in quality or compromised in some way stands in stark contrast to the hard work and efforts of American agriculture, USDA and the hundreds of thou-

sands of U.S. farmers and food producers who work tirelessly to produce a quality protein that is the envy of the world and enjoyed by millions of Americans,” said NCC President Mike Brown. From 2001 to 2010 — the latest 10-year period for which data are available — outbreaks related to E. coli, salmonella and other pathogens decreased by more than 40 percent. In the past five years, salmonella in chickens has decreased by 55 percent. “Eliminating bacteria entirely is always the goal,” Brown added. “But in reality, it’s simply not feasible.” Any raw agricultural product, including fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, is susceptible to naturally occurring bacteria, NCC noted. Whether it’s labeled “organic,” “natural,” purchased in the grocery store or at your local farmers’ market, there is the potential that fresh food could make us sick, if im-

properly handled or cooked. Which is why the NCC agrees with Consumer Reports on one point — we all play an important role in ensuring food safety for our families, from the farm to the table. “No legislation or regulation can keep bacteria from existing,” Brown added. “The only way to ensure our food is safe 100 percent of the time is by following science-based procedures when raising/growing, handling and cooking it. Right now, we’re at 99.9 percent but we’re going to keep working to reach 100. “We take the safety of our chicken very seriously,” said Brown. “After all, our families are eating the same chicken as you and yours.” NCC concerns with Consumer Reports report on chicken includes: yy E. coli, enterococcus and klebsiella pneumoniae are not considered food safety risks in chicken

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IPPE plans Meat Me in @LANTA activities for attendees ATLANTA — The International Production & Processing Expo is planning a variety of Meat Me in @ LANTA activities for IPPE attendees. IPPE will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., from Jan. 28 - 30, 2014. yy A Chili Cook-off contest is planned for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. A group of highly competitive Atlanta chefs will prepare their favorite chili recipes featuring beef, pork and poultry. Attendees can sample and vote on their favor-

ite chili, and a “Best Chili” award will be presented at 3:30 p.m. to the winning chef. yy The International Networking Reception at the Georgia Aquarium will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. The event is sponsored by International Paper, and complimentary tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis to all IPPE attendees. Tickets will be distributed at a special desk in the registration lobby on Monday and Tuesday of the expo.

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yy The IPPE Wing Fling will feature various levels of flavored hot wings and attendees can compete to see who can eat the most wings in a set time frame. The IPPE Wing Fling is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014. The winner will receive a $250 Visa gift card. yy On Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 28-29, 2014, IPPE will have cooking demonstrations featuring nationally and locally recognized chefs who will highlight preparing

and cooking with pork products. The demonstrations will be held in the Pig Pavilion, Booth 6828, in the B-Hall, and attendees are encouraged to stop by to experience the activities. On Tuesday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., a demonstration on specialty pork cuts will be held by Steve Olson, advisor for North American Meat Association’s Standards and Specifications. At 1 p.m. on Tuesday and 11 a.m. on Wednesday, internationally renowned cooking artist Howard Helmer will demon-

strate how eggs and pork products can work together to make exciting complements for breakfast and other meals. At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Francesco Abbinanti C.E.C., area chef for Levy Restaurants, will provide a demonstration preparing and cooking pork with an international flair. The cooking demonstration area will also feature local chefs providing tips on new ideas for featuring pork on the menu. More information can be obtained at www.ippexpo.org.

Registration available for processing facility tours at IPPE ATLANTA — Sponsored by the American Meat Institute, registration is now available for meat and poultry processing facility tours as part of the 2014 International Processing & Production Expo (IPPE). IPPE attendees can tour a beef or poultry processing facility and learn from first-hand experience at either the Birchwood Foods’ facility in Norcross, Ga., or the Tyson Foods’

facility in Cumming, Ga. Attendees will get an up-close look at food safety processes and worker safety initiatives through a comprehensive tour of the processing plants. A question and answer session with plant staff, exclusive for attendees, will follow the tour. Limited space is available, and processor attendees must be 18 years or older to participate.

Antibiotics workshop scheduled for IPPE ATLANTA — The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is announcing an Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry workshop that will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., from 8 a.m.- noon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014. The workshop is sponsored by the American Meat Institute and the registration fee is $150 per attendee. The workshop will include sessions on the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) Antibiotics Resistance Report, Principles of Judicious Use of Antibiotics in the Livestock and Poultry Industry, Antibiotic Resistance in Veterinary Medicine and Perspectives and

Marketing of Consumers and Antibiotic Use. Featured speakers will include Dr. Randall Singer, associate professor of epidemiology for the University of Minnesota and Danette Amstein, principal for Midan Marketing. In addition to the workshop on antibiotic use, IPPE is offering a free educational session on traceability featuring Dr. Philip Crandall, professor, University of Arkansas; and Dr. Brian D. Adam, professor, Oklahoma State University. The workshop will cover traceability best practices and new technology. More information and registration can be obtained at www. ippexpo.org.

The 2014 IPPE, the world’s largest annual poultry, feed, and meat industry events, will be held from Jan. 28-30, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. The tours will take place simultaneously on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, from noon-5 p.m., and the registration fee is $99. More information about the plant tours and registration can be obtained at www.ippexpo.org.

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by the USDA. yy Consumer Reports tested 316 samples, or four-thousands of 1 percent (0.0004 percent) of approximately 42 million pounds of fresh chicken products in grocery stores on any given day. yy All bacteria, antibiotic resistant or not, is killed by proper cooking. yy The presence of generic E. coli, which is everywhere in our environment, is not a guaranteed indicator for fecal contamination, as suggested. Most E. coli strains are completely harmless and these findings do not differentiate between those strains and the ones that can cause foodborne illness, like E. coli O157:H7. yy All E. coli strains are killed through proper cooking. In addition, chicken processing plants strictly adhere to USDA’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy for visible fecal material as a food safety standard. yy Health experts, veterinarians and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration have all refuted the talking point used by Consumer Reports that “80 percent of all of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. each year are used in animal production.” Pound for pound, humans and their pets use 10 times the amount of antibiotics than what is used in food animal production. About 1/3 of the antibiotics used on farms aren’t used in human medicine at all. yy Ten years after Denmark’s pork industry ceased using antibiotics for subtherapeutic purposes, the use of antibiotics prescribed by veterinarians in Denmark to treat sick animals has increased more than 100 percent. The total antibiotic use in the pork industry was higher than before the ban as reported in 2010 by DANMAR, the Danish monitoring agency. yy As the FDA has stated, “it is inaccurate and alarmist to define bacteria resistant to one, or even a few, antibiotics as “Superbugs” if these same bacteria are still treatable by other commonly used antibiotics.

yy The strains of Salmonella Heidelberg associated with the outbreak on the West Coast in 2013 were sensitive to the most commonly recommended and prescribed antibiotics used to treat infections with salmonella. The health care providers for the people who were ill had the most common antibiotics used to treat foodborne illnesses available to them and they remain effective. NCC response to Consumer Reports recommendations “To make chicken safer”: yy FDA has already moved forward with implementing its plan to phase out over a three year period the growth promoting use of medically important antibiotics in food producing animals. yy Passing a law or regulation to fight bacteria will not magically make it go away. Salmonella are microscopic living organisms found worldwide in cold- and warm-blooded animals and occur naturally in birds’ intestines. What will make salmonella disappear is science, research and breaking the chain of salmonella at every stage of production from the breeder farm to the processing plant. Coupled with proper handling and cooking to 165 degrees F, chicken is safe to eat 100 percent of the time. yy Through mandatory reporting by establishments of adulterated or misbranded product, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) monitoring of illness outbreaks, and the agency’s own routine in-plant and in-commerce surveillance, USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service is readily able to identify and respond to potential food-safety situations. yy In a report specifically about the safety of chicken, it is ironic that Consumer Reports chose to come out in opposition to a plan USDA says will prevent 5,200 foodborne illnesses every year. yy A new FSIS performance standard is expected for chicken parts sometime in 2014. NCC is taking this very seriously and we are working collectively as an industry

to determine more opportunities in second processing that will further decrease salmonella on chicken parts. NCC notes the following for keeping salmonella off of chicken: Proper handling and cooking in the kitchen is the last step in keeping salmonella off of chicken, not the first. It all starts even before the egg. Healthy breeder flocks lead to healthy chicks — measures are taken to prevent diseases from passing from hen to chick and to ensure that natural antibodies are passed on which help keep the birds healthy. At the hatchery, strict sanitation measures and appropriate vaccinations ensure the chicks are off to a healthy start. At the feed mill, the finished feed of corn and soybean meal is heat treated, which kills any bacteria that may be present. On the farm, farmers adhere to strict biosecurity measures and the chickens are routinely monitored by a veterinarian to keep them healthy. At processing plants, the U.S. federal meat and poultry inspection system complements efforts by chicken processors to ensure that the nation’s commercial supply of meat and poultry products is safe, wholesome and correctly labeled and packaged. Chicken processing facilities use a variety of intervention strategies at their critical control points that might include: the use of food-grade rinses that kill or reduce the growth of potential foodborne pathogens; organic sprays to cleanse the chickens and inhibit bacteria; and metal detectors to make sure that no foreign object makes its way into a product. Microbiological tests for pathogens are then conducted by companies and federal laboratories to help ensure that food safety systems are working properly. NCC notes that the numbers tell the progress: yy According to the FSIS Quarterly Progress Report released on Oct. 26, 2013, 2.6 percent of young chicken carcasses tested positive

for salmonella — a fraction of the FSIS performance standard of 7.5 percent. yy The prevalence of salmonella on raw young chicken carcasses is down 26 percent over the first quarter of 2013 and represents a decrease of 55 percent during the past five years. yy During the last five years, the prevalence of salmonella on ground chicken has been reduced by 50 percent. yy From 2001 to 2010, the latest 10-year period for which data are available, outbreaks related to E. coli, salmonella and other pathogens decreased by more than 40 percent. NCC also notes the following on antibiotic use in raising chickens and antibiotic resistance: Administering antibiotics isn’t the only way to keep chickens healthy — it is one tool in the toolbox in raising healthy birds and producing a wholesome food supply. And contrary to popular belief, antibiotics are not always used in chicken production; rather, they are administered only when needed to prevent and treat disease. On those

occasions, they are used judiciously to treat and prevent disease under the care of a veterinarian. For those antibiotics that are FDA-approved for use in raising chickens, the majority of them are not used in human medicine and therefore do not represent any threat of creating resistance in humans. There are several published, peerreviewed risk assessments showing any threat to human health from antibiotic use in livestock and poultry production is negligible, if it exists at all. The CDC has stated that most acute problem with antimicrobial resistance is with hospitals, and the most resistant organisms in hospitals are emerging in those settings, because of poor antimicrobial stewardship among humans. Still, chicken producers are phasing out subtherapeutic or “growth uses” of antibiotics important to treating humans. NCC will continue to work with FDA to phase out by 2016 the growth-promoting use of medically important antibiotics in raising chickens. More information can be obtained from NCC at www.nationalchickencouncil.org.

IPPE encourages early badge pick up ATLANTA — The International Production & Processing Expo is encouraging IPPE paid attendees to pick up their badges on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, to avoid the crowds on opening show day. As an incentive, IPPE will have a drawing of four (4) $250 gift cards and one (1) Big Green Egg grill for paid attendees who pick up their badge on Monday. To qualify, the paid attendee should go to the registration area in the main lobby on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, and scan their confirmation barcode to print their badge. The attendees’ name will automatically be entered into a drawing for the gift cards and grill, and winners will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28,

2014. Gift cards can be picked up at the information desk in the main lobby, and the Big Green Egg grill will be shipped to the winner’s address. IPPE would like to remind all attendees to bring a copy of their registration confirmation with them. The confirmation will have a barcode that will need to be scanned to obtain their badge. Attendees can bring a hard copy of the confirmation with them, or the barcode can be scanned from their smartphone if they have this capability. IPPE will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., on Jan. 28-30, 2014. More information about IPPE is available at www.ippexpo.org.

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U.S. Poultry & Egg Association serving poultry, egg industries By James L. Adams

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TUCKER, Ga. — It has been a privilege and honor to serve as chairman of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association this year. Through the association’s efforts, we continue to pursue our goal of being the leading technical resource and voice for the feather industries. USPOULTRY reaches out to our members and the entire industry through the Adams annual International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, the most recognized poultry event produced through the association. This year, the International Poultry Expo will again be integrated with the International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo, under the name of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Industry leaders, purchasing managers and decision makers throughout the United States and all over the world will gather in January to see the current technology and materials used in the production and processing of poultry, meat, egg and feed products. All segments of James L. Adams of Wenger Feeds is the 2013 chairman for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, which has offices in Tucker, Ga.

today’s poultry, feed and meat industries are represented, including feed milling, hatchery, egg production, live production, processing, further processing, rendering and a multitude of supporting companies. The IPPE will also feature an extensive list of education programs that provide the latest information on relevant industry issues. Distinguished experts and industry leaders will present on a variety of topics, including food safety, animal agriculture sustainability, economic and market conditions and animal welfare. The Expo also provides an excellent opportunity for networking, as well as company and organization meetings. The Expo is an important event for our members, our association and for the poultry, feed and meat industries. This year’s IPPE will be held again at the Georgia World Congress Center from Jan. 28-30. The International Poultry Expo is USPOULTRY’s primary source of revenue, enabling the association to serve the industry in a variety of ways. Proceeds from the International Poultry Expo are reinvested back into the industry. For 2013, approximately $2 million was directed into programs such as research, education and training programs, communication and technical services. Industry research continues to be a major beneficiary of funds generated by the International Poultry Expo. Since 1969, more than $25 million has been invested into research projects that benefit all phases of the poultry and egg industry. Research funding through both USPOULTRY and the US-

POULTRY Foundation continues to be an important aspect to finding solutions to the challenges facing the poultry industry. Research funding also helps keep the poultry industry one of the most efficient and productive segments of animal agriculture. Since the very first seminar in 1956, education has been an important service of USPOULTRY. Our seminars help improve operations, identify and reduce loss exposures and enhance employee safety and retention. In 2013, USPOULTRY conducted 13 seminars and two training programs covering all aspects of the industry: environmental management, hatchery breeder and poultry processor management, safety and health management, financial management and human resources. Through USPOULTRY’s Industry Programs, over 3,500 educational CDs/DVDs were distributed to teachers, industry personnel and others, including a DVD on raising chickens and turkeys, a CD on poultry and the hormone myth, and a poultry and egg curriculum. An updated employment eligibility verification and I-9 training program CD was also mailed to all USPOULTRY members. In addition, USPOULTRY recently developed six short videos to answer consumer questions about concentrated animal feeding operations. The videos are a continuation of the Poultry Insight series and explain what a CAFO is, who owns CAFOs, the potential impact of CAFOs on the environment, how adverse environmental impacts are handled, the benefits of CAFOs and who regulates CAFOs. USPOULTRY’s Food Safety and Production Program provides technical assistance to member companies in live production, processing, animal welfare and food safety. The program helps ensure the safety and quality of U.S. poultry meat and egg products and offers compliance consulting assistance through investigation, information sharing and industry advocacy. This year, we enhanced and updated our Infectious Disease Risk Management: Practical Biosecurity Resources for Commercial Poultry Producers pro-

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gram. The program was created to aid in developing more effective biosecurity practices and is designed to be used as a development tool for personnel training and teaching. USPOULTRY’s Environmental Program is a leading industry resource for environmental management. The program offers techni-

cal assistance and training, such as the Poultry Wastewater Operators Training Program, in addition to environmental regulatory compliance consultation. In 2013, CDs/DVDs were mailed to USPOULTRY members on the new Spill Preven-

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tion, Control and Countermeasure program and the Poultry and Egg Producer Environmental Enhancement and Protection program, as well as an update to the Carbon Footprint Estimation Toolkit. To demonstrate our commitment to environmental stewardship, USPOULTRY continues to sponsors two annual environmental recognition awards, the Clean Water Award and the Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. USPOULTRY also encourages today’s youth to become involved in the poultry industry. The USPOULTRY Foundation provides recruiting grants to colleges and universities to help attract students to their poultry programs or expose students in other majors to basic poultry courses. For 2013, recruiting grants totaling more than $183,000 were approved to six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and 14 other institutions with industry-related programs. The College Student Career Program and the International College Student Program, held in conjunction with the IPPE, offers students the opportunity to network and interview for industry jobs and internships. Students are also given the opportunity to visit the exhibit floor to view the

latest technological advancements offered by today’s poultry industry. USPOULTRY also supports 4-H and FFA programs and sponsors college poultry judging competitions. In addition, USPOULTRY is a sponsor of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance and the Animal Agriculture Alliance. The association supports their role in educating consumers and the media about the important role that animal agriculture plays in feeding a hungry world. U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is dedicated to our members, providing service and assistance for their changing needs. A staff of dedicated specialists keeps the latest information at the forefront of our members. Through research, education, communication and technical services, we will continue to build a united force to serve you. We work in a noble industry, feed the world, and I urge all of you to participate fully in it. Working together, we can and will continue to grow and improve, and we sincerely value and appreciate your continued support of our efforts. Thank you for allowing me to serve our members and the poultry industry. We look forward to seeing you at the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo in January.

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FSIS releases comprehensive strategy to reduce salmonella WASHINGTON — USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service has released its Salmonella Action Plan that outlines the steps it will take to address the most pressing problem it faces — salmonella in meat and poultry products. An estimated 1.3 million illnesses can be attributed to salmonella every year, the agency stated. “Far too many Americans are sickened by salmonella every year. The aggressive and comprehensive steps detailed in the Salmonella Action Plan will protect consumers by making meat and poultry products safer.” said Undersecretary for Food Safety Elisabeth Hagen. The Salmonella Action Plan is the agency’s strategy to best address the threat of salmonella in meat and poultry products. The plan identifies modernizing the outdated poultry slaughter inspection system as a top priority. The agency noted that by focusing inspectors’ duties solely on food safety, at least 5,000 illnesses

can be prevented each year. Enhancing salmonella sampling and testing programs is also part of this comprehensive effort, ensuring that these programs factor in the latest scientific information available and account for emerging trends in foodborne illness. Inspectors will also be empowered with the tools necessary to expeditiously pinpoint problems. With more information about a plant’s performance history and with better methods for assessing in-plant conditions, inspectors will be better positioned to detect salmonella earlier, before it can cause an outbreak. In addition, the plan outlines several actions FSIS will take to drive innovations that will lower salmonella contamination rates, including establishing new performance standards; developing new strategies for inspection and throughout the full farm-to-table continuum; addressing all potential sources of salmonella; and focusing the agen-

cy’s education and outreach tools on salmonella. These efforts will build upon the work that USDA has done over the past several years. In 2011, USDA strengthened the performance standards for salmonella in poultry with a goal of significantly reducing illnesses by 20,000 per year. And through the Salmonella Initiative Program, plants are now using processing techniques designed to directly reduce salmonella in raw meat and poultry. With these technologies and tough policies, salmonella rates in young chickens have dropped more than 75 percent since 2006, FSIS notes. More information about the Salmonella Action Plan. can be found at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/ portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safetyfact-sheets/foodborne-illness-anddisease/salmonella/sap.

Fall Protection Short Course offered at IPPE WASHINGTON — The Fall Protection Short Course, sponsored by the American Meat Institute, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 30, during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. The registration fee is $150 per attendee.

This program presents the unique challenges of worker safety throughout the meat and poultry industry. Since workplace falls are the most cited Occupational Safety & Health Administration violations, which include monetary fines, this course is essential for senior management, technical services and op-

erations management. This interactive workshop, taught by Dr. J. Nigel Ellis, founder of Ellis Fall Safety Solutions LLC, will include a hands-on application and equipment demonstrations, while covering fall protection regulations, controls, anchorage points and specialized equipment. To register, visit www.ippexpo.org.

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Rabobank notes 2014 outlook for poultry NEW YORK — Rabobank says the outlook for the global poultry sector in 2014 is generally bullish, driven by the tailwind of sharply lower feed costs and tight global supplies of pork and beef (which are poultry’s main substitutes). In a new report, Rabobank says that in the third quarter, producers in the Americas enjoyed another quarter of favorable margins as tight supplies of competing proteins kept prices high and lower corn and soy meal prices drove more favorable feed costs, while European Union producers follow here with some delay. Bucking a five year trend, Western Hemisphere producers outperformed their counterparts in the Eastern Hemisphere on profit margin for Q3 and for most of 2013. “Global poultry fundamentals for 2014 look positive, with cost relief coming from lower feed costs, high prices of competing proteins and recently improved export volumes, but supply growth discipline will be the key element between profitable and not-profitable industries under these bullish market fundamentals,” said NanDirk Mulder, Rabobank analyst. On a regional basis, the robust profitability in the Americas of the last few quarters is expected to continue in 2014, with poultry pricing benefiting from tight supplies of pork and beef, although the recent slowdown of Asian demand may cause a new challenge for the industry, the group noted. For Europe, the latest projections for 2014 indicate growth of

0.6 percent, which is estimated to be in line with EU demand. Under such circumstances, the industry should be able to benefit from favorable market conditions with tight pork and beef markets and lower feed prices, Rabobank said. Conditions in Russia are improving after a tough year, and the country will benefit from price support from the local government. In South Africa, the poultry industry will enjoy new safeguards from Brazilian imports. However any optimism here, is tempered by large and growing imports from the EU, resulting in a mixed outlook for South Africa in 2014, the group added. “Despite the broadly positive global outlook, the challenge remains to keep markets balanced,” Mulder said. “Key Asian markets of China and India are in the midst of a supply glut because of weak demand following food safety and animal disease issues (China) and slower economic growth (India). Early indicators for 2014 reflect better conditions for both markets as supply levels tighten, but in the case of Thailand, a big concern will once more be oversupply.” Rabobank said that it believes that animal disease and food safety will continue to be major issues in 2014. The poultry industry in China has not yet recovered from the outbreak of H7N9 this spring, which has put consumption growth under pressure. In Mexico, the industry is rebuilding domestic supply but there is a lingering risk that the bird flu will reappear. More information can be obtained at www.rabobank.com.

Other Business News Tyson Foods marks donation anniver. SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. on Dec. 17, marked the 20th anniversary of its partnership with the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency Inc. with a 30,000 pound food donation. Since 1993, the company has given more than 750,000 pounds of protein to the agency that serves the Little Rock community. Rev. Hezekiah Stewart, executive director of the Watershed Agency; and John Tyson, chairman of Tyson Foods, spoke at the event and helped distribute food baskets to those in need. “The residents of this state are so fortunate to have the Tyson family and Tyson Foods,” Stewart said. “I believe they are true servants of God with their benevolence to those in need in this state, around the world, and especially here in Little Rock.” Tyson Foods first donated protein to the Watershed Agency in 1993, making the event its first official hunger relief donation to that organization. “We’re pleased to continue the important tradition by providing another load of food to this important organization,” Tyson said. “We’re honored to once again work with Rev. Stewart and the Watershed Agency to help people in need. This partnership is helping move the needle in fighting hunger right here in my home state.” Tyson Foods has been active in the fight against hunger for more than a decade, donating more than 94 million pounds of protein since 2000. The company’s “KNOW Hunger” campaign, initiated in 2011, is focused on hunger awareness and helping more people understand and join the effort to eliminate hunger in America. The company partners with Share Our Strength, Lift Up America, Feeding America, and the League of United Latin American Citizens

to raise awareness and help feed the hungry across the nation. More information on Tyson’s hunger relief efforts can be obtained at www.tysonhungerrelief.com.

Novus launches customized website ST. LOUIS — Novus launched its new global corporate website — www.novusint.com — in May of this year. The website was designed with Novus customers top-of-mind, incorporating features and content specifically intended to enhance usability and provide more value, the company said. Novus is taking this design strategy to the next level with the launch of a tailored version of the website that will cater to the specific needs of customers in local markets, the company added. Launched on Dec. 9, this website will include localized versions for Europe, Eastern Europe as well as Turkey and the Middle East. “Thinking globally and acting locally is one of the pillars of our approach to customer service,” said Samson Li, director of global sales at Novus. “We care about our customers around the world and want to help them in any way we can. Our experience in these key European and Middle-Eastern markets is reflected in the content of this customized website, which includes information on the solutions and services our customers need to address their unique challenges.” The website will be available in English and Russian with plans to expand into other languages as well. Additional websites tailored to other world areas also are planned. More information on launch dates for these websites will be provided at a later date. Customers in European and Middle Eastern markets can visit the new localized website at www. novusint.com.

Gemperle makes holiday donation TURLOCK, Calif. — Gemperle Farms donated 30,000 eggs for local Christmas baskets to help the needy. “At Gemperle Farms, our foundation is based on coming together as a community and helping those in need,” said Gemperle Family Farms President Steve Gemperle. “These are challenging times with a difficult economy and increased food costs; we feel it’s our duty to take care of our own.” The company noted that philanthropy is at the heart of its enterprises. California’s Central Valley suffers from one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. Keeping with the belief that the holiday season is about helping those in need, Gemperle Family Farms’ employees and families are also assisting with filling the Turlock Together Food Baskets, the company said. The Gemperle family believes in supporting the local community throughout the year. Gemperle Family Farms donates more than half a million eggs to free lunch programs, food banks and a variety of service organizations to ensure individuals have healthy eggs in their diets. In addition to egg donations, Gemperle Family Farms supports local businesses and provides secure local jobs with a good livable wage in a safe working environment. All regular employees receive medical coverage and a pension plan. To further promote local economic stability and support, many Gemperle family members sit on charitable boards and committees, including the United Samaritans Foundation, California State University Stanislaus, Carnegie Arts Center and Turlock Community Theatre. Gemperle Family Farms produce all varieties of eggs including traditional shell eggs, enriched colony barns, specialty eggs such as browns, organic, cage free, omega 3 and cage free fertile. More information can be obtained at www.gemperle.com.

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Merck Animal Health Booth: 151 MILDVAC-Ma5, from Merck Animal Health, is a vaccine to control Massachusetts-type infectious bronchitis virus (IBV). MILDVACMa5 is stable, provides early replication, long duration of immunity and has proven broad protection against many worldwide variant IBV strains. It is a key component of the Protectotype approach, which is a scientifically proven program that combines existing vaccines, creating broader protection against infectious bronchitis. Combining MILDVAC-Ma5 and SHOR-BRON®-D in a Protectotype program has shown to provide and effective blanket of protection against a range of IBV variants, including Arkansas, GA98 and GA11, in studies performed in the U.S. 800-211-3573

Health & mgmt. Alltech Booth: 1411 Discover how to activate the power within your birds with Alltech at booth 1411 during the 2014 International Production and Processing Expo. Stop by our booth throughout the three days of the event to hear industry experts discuss the topics that matter most to you. The topics covered will include how to improve gut health, the benefits of mineral management and the path to increased feed efficiency. The Alltech booth will also host happy hours on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-5 p.m., with a refreshing Kentucky Ale® and entertainment by traditional Irish dancers. 605-692-5310

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Loma Systems Booth: 5726 Loma’s flagship X5 X-ray inspection system incorporates new features which bring industry-leading levels of product integrity to the busiest of food packing lines and peace of mind to retail suppliers. Responding to user demands for ease of cleaning and reduced maintenance, the X5 X-ray system has been redesigned to deliver maximum uptime in round-the-clock manufacturing sites while identifying and rejecting the smallest contaminants. Retailer compliance demands the highest levels of cleanliness and this is where the X5 shines. The rounded, sloping surfaces of the system ensure that food particles and washdown droplets cannot accumulate on its surfaces, unlike equipment with flat surfaces which can leave areas of potential contamination. Additionally impermeable seals have been added to the X-ray cabinet to prevent water ingress. A new tubular framework, made from high quality 304 grade stainless steel, is equally easy to clean and is robust enough to withstand harsh working conditions. 800-872-5662

Protein/lipid conver. American Proteins Booth: 1523 American Proteins was created 65 years ago to service a fast growing poultry industry. Today, American Proteins operates the largest poultry protein and lipids conversion operation in the world. For expert processing of poultry by-products, you can’t find a more experienced or technologically innovative leader than American Proteins. With our fast-growing list of customers and

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Transportation Smithway Inc. Booth: 1065 Another new year, another new Smithway. The all new curtainsided trailer for the big bird. Large or small, Smithway has the wheels to get them hauled. Whether you are moving baby chicks, poults, started pullets or birds ready for the market, Smithway has the system. As animal welfare becomes more and more of an issue, Smithway has the solution. So no matter what you want to haul, give us a call. 828-628-1756

Lighting/climate ctrl. J&D Manufacturing Booth: 1072 J&D Manufacturing offers everything your operation needs for climate control and lighting. Our new LED high bay, T8 lighting, spot lights, flood lights, and recessed/ down lights are cost-effective, energy-efficient light sources that can be easily installed in new or retrofit applications. J&D is also your complete source for ventilation and climate control products, including circulation fans, stir fans, ceiling fans and exhaust fans, curtain systems, evaporative pad cooling, high pressure fogging, misting, tunnel

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Touch screen ctrl. Chore-Time Booth: 6024 Chore-Time’s new CHORETRONICS® 3 Controls offer users true buttonless operation with the color and convenience of touch screen navigation. Additionally, the new Controls’ graphing capabilities open a colorful world of data presentation for users, making poultry house data analysis much faster and easier. Chore-Time’s third generation of its popular CHORE-TRONICS® line of controls features vivid color in a large 10-inch (25 cm) display. Users can employ the intuitive touch screen to navigate from the Current Conditions screen to other screens facilitating control of various house components and display of critical house information in table or graph form. Users more comfortable with mouse operation may use a wired or wireless USB mouse with the new controls. It incorporates the features growers have enjoyed in generations 1 and 2 along with the following new features exclusive to generation 3: fully integrated ceiling inlet control; fully integrated bird scale control; up to 16 controlling sensors; improved graphing capabilities; external USB port; and USB set-up key to back-up and transfer settings. 574-658-4101

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Chore-Time’s CHORE-TRONICS® Feeder Line Run-Time Monitor provides a diagnostic look at what is going on in the poultry house by monitoring feeder line and/or fill system function. Proper feeder line and fill system operation is one of the best indications of whether the birds are eating as they should. The CHORE-TRONICS Run-Time Monitor helps producers discover potential performance problems by providing the answers to questions such as these: Are all the feeder lines in the house running? Are all lines running for the same length of time? In split houses, how does the run time in each end of the house compare? On the farm, how does one house compare to another? Disruptions in individual feeder line function can result from a hot or cold spot in the house, uneven bird distribution within the house, a motor or other mechanical failure with the feed line, a fill system malfunction, an empty feed bin, or other irregularities that will adversely affect bird performance. By proactively monitoring feeder line performance, producers can get an early indication of a developing problem so they can resolve it quickly. The Run-Time Monitor can be connected to every feeder line in a poultry house to track the daily run time per line. Each Monitor sends a signal to the CHORE-TRONICS® 2 Control whenever its feeder line runs, building a database of up to 14 days of run-time history. 574-658-4101

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riched Colony System has the American Humane Association Seal of Approval for Humane Housing Systems. Chore-Time’s fully enriched VERSA system features compartments that provide 120.3 square inches (776 square centimeters) of floor space per bird and house 61 birds. Compartments are 22 inches (55.9 cm) tall. The enrichments include easy-to-grip plastic perches, a nesting area with flexible red curtains and comfortable turf pad, scratch panels for keeping claws trimmed and an area for dust bathing complete with turf pad and feed delivery system. The company also offers an enrichable system for those egg producers who want to be prepared to easily convert their hen housing to an enriched system in the future. The system includes removable backs and partitions to permit a wide variety of compartment sizes without loss of structural support. Enrichments can be supplied at installation or in the future. 574-658-4101

Rodenticide Motomco Booth: 751 Motomco is a world leader in rodent control technology. For nearly 40 years we have dedicated ourselves to the research, development and manufacture of innova-

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Wireless alarm Farm Alarm Booth: 459 Farm Alarm Systems introduces the Model Wyr-LS 4.0 — a complete wireless system. The advanced radio communication alarm and monitoring system is ideal for monitoring poultry and livestock buildings without the necessity of installing connecting wires to all the houses, improving reliability and reducing potential damage from lightning strikes. This unit incorporates remote monitoring and control from any phone. Other features include: no monthly monitoring fee, temperature, water pressure, 220v dual leg power monitor, notifies up to eight phone numbers, built-in speaker, feed over run, generator run/stop, security input and radio self monitor. Long range, channel hopping

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Premix packaging DSM Booth: 1729 DSM Animal Nutrition & Health now offers the option of packaging premix in low density linear polyethylene (LDPE) bags. The extremely durable, white tinted bags are 100 percent recyclable and provide protection from air and sunlight which can be detrimental to vitamin potency. The thickness of the polyethylene helps reduce bag damage during transport to and within customers’ warehouses and feed mills. Bag exteriors are textured to improve handling and ensure that bags on pallets hold together. Heat sealing is used to eliminate the risk of thread or tape contaminating micro-bins or finished feed. The bags also clean out easily for reduced product shrink. New bags meet U.S. Food & Drug Administration requirements for food packaging and comply with international shipping standards. New, state-of-theart packaging equipment in both the Pendergrass, Ga., and Ames, Iowa, premix plants allows DSM to offer the LDPE bag option to customers. Customers can choose the bag type they prefer when developing their premix specifications. Similar upgrades to packaging equipment at DSM premix plants in Forth Worth, Texas, and Ayr, Ontario, will occur in the near future. 973-257-8355

House sanitizer Flame Engineering Booth: 5631 The Red Dragon Poultry House Sanitizer is designed to flame bare floors and litter. The sanitizer utilizes six liquid propane torches that project intense heat under a sturdy enclosed hood. The unit produces heat over 2,000 degrees F and maintains 1,400 degrees F under the hood that kills all pathogens and flares off ammonia. The Poultry House Flame Sanitizer is safe and easy to

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Radiant gas brooder Space-Ray Booth: 2059 In booth 2059 Space-Ray will be displaying its new and improved radiant gas brooder, Model SRB40CR to provide increased resistance to corrosion from humidity and ammonia, while providing lower maintenance, greater reliability and improved durability. Important changes include a new stainless steel burner, stainless steel brackets, stainless steel gas lines and a new dual fuel gas regulator which enables the gas valve on the brooder to operate using either natural gas or propane gas. The new dual fuel gas valve is only available on direct spark ignition (DSI) models. Also on display will Space-Ray’s Big Foot® Radiant Tube Brooder which provides a large, even heat footprint, as well as a complete line of poultry tube heaters. 800-849-7311

Turkey transp. Koechner Mfg. Booth: 739 Koechner Mfg. takes pride in serving more than 50 years in the turkey industry. We continue to improve the movability and highergrade of bird while in transport. Specializing in custom-made turkey coops and poult movers to meet your farm’s operations. The KED (Koechner Euthanizing Device) tool is an innovative and humane method of euthanizing turkeys. 660-433-2178

Probiotic Danisco Animal Nutrition Booth: 1751 Danisco Animal Nutrition, a subsidiary of DuPont, will mark more than 25 years of innovative product

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Flats/lids/doors East Iowa Plastics Booth: 655 East Iowa Plastics Inc. is a diversified custom plastic processor. We specialize in prototyping, design, fabrication and finishing of thermoformed and injection molded products. We serve clients, large and small, in consumer and industrial markets. East Iowa Plastics manufactures the following Pakster poultry products — Phillips Egg Flats, Rectangular Feeder Lids, Contour Feeder Lids, Square Feeder Lids, Ceiling Mount Ventilation Doors, Wall Mount Ventilation Doors and Light Hoods. We are dedicated to providing high quality, individualized and cost effective service for our customers. Our Pakster poultry product line and timely service will help your business grow and flourish. 319-334-2552

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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

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Monitoring services Feedlogic Booth: 8146 Feedlogic Corp. is introducing several new products and services for swine, turkey, broiler and egg producers. Our Intelligent Farm Network products allow you to stay connected to what is happening in your barn 24/7/365. We can help protect your animals and improve performance by monitoring feed, temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, water flow, propane levels and an almost unlimited number of analog, digital or pulse based sensors. Our new low-cost monitoring services connect you to the farm with your office computer or your phone and will alert you when something needs immediate attention. When you stop by also ask us to show you how we can improve your research program, blend diets on-farm and add micro ingredients to improve average daily gain and feed efficiency. 320-222-3000

House controller VAL-CO Booth: 4323 The VAL-CO® Horizon Whole House Controller has options that can help to save you time and money. Critical information is displayed at-a-glance on the large, rugged touch screen display, keeping you informed of the conditions in your barn. Simple, intuitive software guides producers through setup and operation, making the complex control of the house easily understood. Modular components and thoughtful design make troubleshooting and maintenance fast while leaving ample workroom. The Horizon Whole House Controller can utilize multiple programs and multiple zones to control virtually any barn

configuration. The Horizon also features dual alarm relays allowing you to specify major and minor alarms with a choice of local and/or remote notifications. Intelligent minimum vent logic reduces disruptions to delicate chicks and poults and automatically adjusts minimum ventilation based on humidity and outside temperature. Optional wear leveling helps balance motor wear across tunnel fans. The Horizon Whole House Controller can also provide you with maintenance reminders for regular maintenance and improved barn performance. And with remote access through any web-enabled device producers experience a peace of mind knowing that their site is running smoothly, day and night. 800-998-2526

Mixing fan VAL-CO Booth: 4323 Growers need a cool weather ventilation solution that conditions cool, fresh outside air by mixing it completely with warm inside air before the air is introduced to the birds. Existing cool weather ventilation systems have been less than perfect, with temperature variations of 1-degree to 3-degrees per foot and long periods of time with no air movement. Limited air movement causes moisture to accumulate, resulting in wet litter, which leads to less productivity and lower profits. To combat the cool season challenges, VAL-CO® has designed a system for cool season ventilation that uses a centrifugal fan with an optional metered ceiling inlet. The system, called the Hemisphere Mixing Fan, features a large diameter (48-inches or 72-inches) rotor with radial paddles housed in a steel frame and is mounted to the ceiling of poultry houses. The Hemisphere Fan draws air from the center of the rotor and propels it outwards. This action draws air from below to provide vertical mixing and distributes the air throughout the house. When combined with the optional metered ceiling inlet, the fresh, cool outside air is simultaneously drawn from

above and mixed with the warm air near the ceiling before being introduced to the birds, eliminating the need for exhaust fans to run at high static pressure, nor the need for high velocities at the inlets. Lower static pressure means higher efficiency of operation and greater energy savings. 800-998-2526

Poultry vaccines Ceva Booth: 865 Ceva employees love healthy chickens and we love to improve the health of your poultry flocks by providing solutions that improve your bottom line and help you meet your business and financial goals. Ceva’s ambition is to be the U.S. market leader in poultry vaccines. To achieve that goal, we have the best people in the business offering the best products in the industry. The passion, dedication and commitment we bring to all of our relationships ensure that we deliver value to every customer and company that chooses Ceva’s vaccines for the health of their flock. 913-894-0230

Litter handling Brown Bear Booth: 5733 Manufacturer of hydrostatic tractors, loaders and auger/aerator attachments for composting and handling of layer and broiler litter and manure. The units have proven to be very effective in fly, rodent and odor control. Layer manure can be composted year round in the manure pit of the high rise using the smaller skid steer attachment. Litter from broiler houses can be recycled by composting within the house to pulverize, decake, sterilize and flash off the ammonia all in one operation. Flocks do better on recycled composted litter showing less mortalities, less blinding, increased feed conversion and increased bird weight at harvest. 641-322-4220

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Pro-Tech Inc. Booth: 1033 The 2K GREEN RIMMIR-DIMMER by Pro-Tech Inc. is a 2,000 watt reverse phase light dimmer that is revolutionizing the dimming industry. Some of the very important advantages this dimmer has are: soft start every cycle, greater than 98 percent increased noise immunity, biofeedback, increased bulb life, works with any type of bulb and provides a better power factor. The Reverse Phase Technology allows the RIMMIR to soft start the bulbs every half cycle. The rapid switching (every 8.3 milliseconds) of the load on and off is what dims the bulb. Dimmable fluorescent bulbs have a range where they perform the best. It is a broader range with the RIMMIR, but at very low levels they may flicker or turn off with any dimmer. Longevity is reduced at this point. Biofeedback intelligently watches the bulbs and when the bulbs reach the point that the life of the bulb is impaired, the voltage is increased ever so slightly to maintain the bulb at its lowest intensity without endangering the life of the bulb. 704-872-6227

Southwestern Sales Co. Booth: 4723 Southwestern Sales Co. will be showcasing its new SUR-seal End Door at this year’s IPPE. The SURseal End Door is the right solution for live containment houses which need an insulated end door that actually seals and saves money by reducing heat loss. The new SURseal door is lightweight, easy to operate and can be raised and lowered quickly. When open, the SURseal door is safely stored above the door opening in a protective housing that ensures many years of safe and efficient operation. SUR-seal is the right solution to your end door needs. 800-636-1975

Health solutions Cid Lines/BVS Booth: 816 Best Veterinary Solutions Inc. is a leader in innovative animal health solutions from the world’s highest quality manufacturers. The company notes that its mission is to manufacture and supply products and give support to its animal agriculture customers, and help them do the best possible job of caring for their animals at the most reasonable cost. In 2004 the company opened its corporate office in Ellsworth, Iowa, as well as became the exclusive importer and marketer for Cid Lines Co. Cid Lines is a leader in animal hygiene, and exports to more than 70 countries on five continents. BVS Cid Lines USA distributes Cid Lines’ products from nine locations in the U.S. 888-378-4045

Tube brooder Cumberland Booth: 951 The new AV Series 80,000 Btu (British thermal unit) Tube Brooder joins the ALL-STAR line up of Cumberland/Hired-Hand products. Each tube has its own reflector allowing the upper combustion tubes to concentrate more energy to the perimeter of the heating pattern, while the lower return tubes distribute a lesser radiant energy that result in reduced hot spots and more uniform floor temperatures. Offered in dual or single stage technology to maximize fuel efficiencies. 217-226-4420

Damper fan Cumberland Booth: 951 Cumberland now offers the Mega Flow External Damper fan line, which boasts high performance in a galvanized fan. This Mega Flow ED Fan line has been field tested and industry proven to be extremely effective in ventilation poultry production facilities. The AddAire butterfly style shutter system that comes standard on all Mega Flow ED Fans will provide a complete seal when closed and allow fans to remain at their optimum operating (Continued on next page)

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performance under extreme levels of static pressure. The unique arched side cone panels allow you to mount fans closer together on field installations. 217-226-4420

Equipment

Diversified Imports Booth: 1007 Diversified, founded in 1969, is the North American distributor of Plasson Watering and Feeding, Rotem Environmental Controls, D.I. Curtain & Vent Machines, D.I. Bird Removal, D.I. Tunnel Shutters and MixRite Medicators. Diversified’s distribution network provides expert installation, service and parts. 732-363-2333

Turkey drinker Ziggity Systems

POULTRY TIMES, January 6, 2014 Booth: 639 Ziggity Systems Inc. has developed a new drinker for adult turkeys that is self-cleaning and built-tosurvive aggressive turkey behavior. Ziggity calls this new drinker the TMax. Ziggity took the same proven concept that made it number one in poult watering and re-engineered it to work for male and female adult turkeys. The company field-tested and fine-tuned the T-Max drinker for more than three years, and results show T-Max ensures the birds receive all the hygienic water they need to thrive and thereby reducing litter costs. Turkeys have poor eye-beak coordination, so Ziggity created a larger target that the birds cannot miss. As the birds peck at the T-Max, it tips and rotates. It is not a stationary drinker like cups used on other systems. The rotating action swishes the water around, selfcleaning the drinker. No manual scrubbing is required. As turkeys

grow, their drinking action becomes increasingly aggressive; and they can rapidly wear out a watering system. Ziggity designed the T-Max drinker with a shock-absorbing flex stem that allows the entire drinker to give. This eliminates breakage and potential leaks. The drinker is made of a durable plastic that is green in color, which turkeys find more attractive. 574-825-5849

Hatchery/genetics

Centurion Poultry Booth: 839 Centurion Poultry Inc., headquartered in Lexington Ga., with satellite operations in Connecticut, Alabama, Iowa, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, has two main divisions: (1) Pureline Genetics Division; based in Connecticut, is specialized in the genetic improvements of meat type birds, for both commercial broiler production as well as alternative production catering to specialty markets as free range and organic. The company distributes Pureline Genetics breeding stock worldwide through a network of distributors. (2) Commercial Hatchery Division; specialized in the production of day-old layer chicks. It’s combined hatchery capacity is well over a million pullet chicks per week. The main breeds being offered are Bovans and DeKalb. 706-743-0865

Vaccines

Lohmann An. Health Int’l. Booth: 505 Lohmann Animal Health International offers a diverse product line of live, inactivated and autogenous avian vaccines. At IPPE 2014, Lohmann features AviPro® 108 FC3 Platinum, AviPro® Megan® Vac 1, AviPro® Megan® Egg and AviPro® 329 ND-IB2-SE4, vaccines and its line of feed additives. 207-873-3989

Doors/ventilation Eagan Mfg. Booth: 5130

Eagan Manufacturing Co. Inc. provides quality door and ventilation products for applications in poultry houses. We manufacture Tunnel Ventilation Doors, Wall Vents, Attic Inlets, Folding Doors, Entry Doors, Fan Covers, Attic Access Doors, Windows and our brand new Sliding Door Packaging. 870-878-6805

Wood shaving mills

Jackson Lumber Harvester Booth: 858 Jackson Wood Shaving Mills use logs and slabs to produce shavings ideal for poultry bedding that’s soft, fluffy, absorbent, free of bugs, weed seeds and toxic chemicals. Several models are available, powered by electric, diesel, gas, or tractor PTO. In the early 1960’s, Jackson Lumber Harvester Co. Inc., became involved in developing machines for producing wood shavings for poultry litter, because the availability of by-product from sawmills and planer mills was gradually being used up, and resulted in a demand for wood shavings. The Jackson Wood Shaving Mill addressed this need for high-quality wood shavings. Since the first wood shaving mill was patented by Clinton Jackson, the company has continued to improve the Jackson Wood Shaving Mills to keep in step with today’s high-tech standards of production. This, along with mechanical-design improvements, make the latest Jackson Wood Shaving Mills capable of producing the highest volume of shavings, while still providing the tops in quality. The Jackson Wood Shaving Mill continues to be the standard in wood shavings production, incorporating the latest electronic technology, with complete operation systems being offered on a variety of models. Jackson also provides plant layout design and installation services for its customers. 715-926-3816

Burners

Jackson Lumber Harvester Booth: 858 Webb Burners, manufactured

by Jackson Lumber Harvester Co. Inc., are ideal for generating large quantities of heat for industrial processes, at substantially less cost per Btu (British thermal unit) than traditional oil- or gas-fired systems. Jackson manufactures and sells a complete line of Webb Burners available in sizes up through 60 million Btu’s per hour. Jackson does complete drying system installations, including the Webb Burner of appropriate size for a particular operation, control console, drum dryer, cyclone, cyclone stand, screens, air lock, bin and belt conveyors. Using a variety of alternative fuels, with years of clean combustion performance, has resulted in positive evaluations by environmental protection agencies. The rapid combustion process allows quick response to changing process demands. Webb Burners are lined with an excellent combination of refractories to assure best heat retention and long burner life. Stack and hot gas transfer ducts are lined with high-temperature lightweight insulating refractory. The control panel provides automatic modulation of firing rate based on process outlet temperature (or other appropriate process parameter), and monitors burner and process inlet temperatures for safety shutdown in case of temperature extremes. 715-926-3816

Ventilation products

Double L Group Booth: 6615 Double L Group Ltd.’s complete ventilation product line creates a better environment with clean air, lower heating costs and improved litter quality. The GC1140 Insulated 360 degree Attic Vent evenly distributes tempered air throughout house and has the tightest rubber seal on market with no air leakage. The New Attic Airlock eliminates significant actuated inlet heat loss in attic. The DirectAire European Curved Sidewall Vents have a recessed design that effectively pulls warm air from sidewalls 3 feet away and mixes with fresh incoming air, directing tempered air along ceiling (Continued on next page)

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to peak of house. Double L Group also offers its new DirectAire 20inch Stir Fan. 563-875-6257

Attic vent Double L Group Booth: 6615 Double L’s GC1140 Fully Insulated Gravity Attic Vent is a 360 degree airflow gravity ceiling inlet. Air enters the vent from the attic and when the vent is open, air is evenly distributed in all directions into the poultry house, resulting in reduced humidity and drier litter conditions. The GC1140 Gravity Vent gently mixes air without creating a down draft, resulting in even temperatures throughout the room. The larger bottom lid directs airflow along ceiling instead of allowing cold air to fall directly onto the birds. From ease of installation to performance, the GC1140 Fully Insulated 360 degree Gravity Vent is proving to be an exceptional poultry vent. Designed for cold climates, the GC1140 has a fully insulated housing that prevents heat loss and has no freeze-up. With the tightest seal on the market, there is no air leakage when the air vent is closed and minimal moisture buildup. The GC1140 Gravity Vent has no blades to break, fall out, or become stuck open or closed. The removable bottom lid makes vent easy to clean and install while the adjustable counterweight allows the GC1140 Vent to open at different static pressures. 563-875-6257

Water treatment TCP Water Solutions Booth: 4629 D-CalCifi is a ready-to-use water treatment that is fed directly into incoming water to control mineral scale build-up caused by calcium, magnesium and/or iron. D-CalCifi not only removes scale build-up, it protects piping, drinkers and misting systems from possible corrosion and future hard water scaling. D-CalCifi helps extend the life of equipment, improves operating ef-

ficiency, decreases downtime and expensive maintenance and repair. Pro-Kleen 235 is an industrial strength evaporative cooling cell/ pad cleaning product formulated to safely descale and keep evaporative cooling systems free of scale and dirt for better cooling. 630-338-2706

Grains/ingredients AgMotion Specialty Grains Booth: 3029 AgMotion Specialty Grains is your premier ingredient supplier for Omega 3 eggs. OmegaEdge Yolk provides egg manufacturers with the highest quality milled flaxseed for optimal layer hen nutrition and Omega-3 eggs. Our full-fat milled flaxseed is derived from quality seed, cleaned to a minimum of 98 percent purity. OmegaEdge Yolk delivers cost savings, consistent Omega-3 values and demonstrable production improvements. Visit AgMotion Specialty Grains at booth 3029 at the International Production & Processing Expo. 855-497-3308

Candler Lyon Technologies Booth: 651 Lyon Technologies Inc. is introducing its newly redesigned Econo Candler. It’s lightweight, portable and made of all steel construction that provides for durability and a long-life. It’s redesigned with a bright LED light source, and its low profile offers stability. Additionally it includes dual switch operation for intermittent and constant on. Only Lyon’s products have been in the field for 50-plus years and are still going strong. Lyon’s products are manufactured in the U.S. Lyon Technologies, founded in 1915, is the inventor of the electric brooder and the electric beak trimmer and has been active in the poultry industry for nearly 100 years. Lyon is also a leading manufacturer of egg incubators. The company ships to more than 85 countries worldwide. Lyon also manufactures and sells animal care products to veterinarians, avi-

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Beak trimmer Lyon Technologies Booth: 651 Lyon, founded in 1915, is the inventor of the electric brooder and electric beak trimmer and has been active in the poultry industry for nearly 100 years. Lyon manufactures in the U.S., and ships to more than 85 countries worldwide. Lyon is unveiling its new 2014 Beak Trimmer, replacing the 950-088 and 950-089 models. When it comes to tough, reliable, dependability no one tops Lyon. With units continuously operating in the field for 30 to 40 years, Lyon is the trimmer everyone else copies. 888-596-6872

LED light dimmer Precision Lighting Booth: 5615 Precision Lighting Systems Inc. introduces an LED specific dimmer with a programmable time controller, built in. This new concept in dimming will let you operate the unit manually, through an environmental controller, or totally stand alone. You can program in your flock and let the dimmer run the entire lighting program. It has many more options than a standard environmental controller. Rated at 2,000 watts, with two direct legs (A&B), it will handle almost any total LED load in poultry. And because of its reduced wattage, it is eligible for inclusion in many energy rebate programs. The dimmer includes four separate LED Tiers, so will operate most LED lamps in the marketplace. Just pick your Tier. Sealed to retard moisture and contaminants, it wires-up and operates exactly like our present and previous units and carries a one-year limited warranty. 800-737-1837

Lightning protection Precision Lighting Booth: 5615

The Dominator TLC-300 is manufactured by Precision Lighting Systems. This is an agricultural and commercial hard-wire Panel Box Lightning Protector, with dual Surge Capacitance protection. The unique electronic circuitry and patented solid state technology sends lightning to ground, rather than just suppressing it. You are not protected unless you have both lightning protection and surge protection. With the Dominator, you get both. Full breaker box protection, unlimited number of hits and a status indicator light that lets you know your unit is active, at just a glance. Data/Phone Line Protector is included with each Dominator. Generator Protection component is also available. All components are replaceable and are housed in a solid, heavy duty enclosure. 800-737-1837

Picking finger Meyhen International Booth: 3859 Meyhen International Corp. is the sole distributor of for Duram Rubber Products picking fingers in North America. Established in

1968, Duram is one of the leading manufacturers of picking fingers for automatic defeathering machines, producing a wide range of high quality fingers for all types of picking equipment available. Duram’s picking fingers are supplied in several hardness degrees and antibacterial compounds. 732-363-2333

Processing eqpt. Foodmate B.V. Booth: 5759 Foodmate is a leading manufacturer of poultry processing equipment such as cut-up and deboning systems. The company also provides an extensive variety of spare parts and service. Founded by industry experts in early 2006 in the Netherlands, the company quickly expanded its worldwide distribution into North and South America with the launch of Foodmate U.S. Driven by research, paired with unmatched knowledge and decades of experience, it is Foodmate’s mission to innovate, automate and bring costeffective solutions to the industry. 31-0-186-630240 (Continued on page 13)

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Calendar

5769; 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.

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

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: 202-4528444; 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. 28 — NCC TECHNICAL & JAN 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.nationalchickencouncil.org; www.eatchicken.com. 28-30 JAN — INTERNATIONAL 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. 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: 410-841-

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: 202406-3682; martyt@fb.org; www.fb.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 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.

19-20 — NPI CONV., Norfolk FEB 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. 27-March 1 — COMMODITY FEB 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. 3-5 — FMI ANNUAL BUSINESS MAR 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. 4-23 — HOUSTON LIVESTOCK MAR 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. MAR 10-14 — AFIA SPRING COMMITTEE MTNGS./PURCHASING & INGREDIENT SUPPLIERS CONF., Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916. Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org. MAR 11-12 — NCC DAY IN WASHINGTON, Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, Washington, D.C. 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. 11-14 — LPF POULTRY SMNR., MAR DiamondJacks, Bossier City, La. Contact: Louisiana Poultry Federation, Poultry Science, 120 Ingram Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. 70803. Ph: 225-578-2473; tlaver 11-14 — LPF POULTRY SMNR., MAR DiamondJacks, Bossier City, La. Contact: Louisiana Poultry Federation, Poultry Science, 120 Ingram Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. 70803. Ph: 225-578-2473; tlavergne@ agcenter.lsu.edu; www.lapoultry.org.

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Construction

Dark meat deboner

Younglove Construction Booth: 2050 Raising the bar and building the future for agricultural and food processing companies for more than 118 years, Younglove Construction LLC builds solutions for its clients nationwide. Planned and executed by an experienced, dedicated team of designers, engineers, project managers and workers, each Younglove project reflects the attention to safety, continuous process improvement and quality that result in outstanding customer satisfaction. 712-277-3906

Foodmate U.S. Booth: 6058 The Foodmate OPTI-LTD Dark Meat Deboning System is a flexible total dark meat deboning solution that can debone whole legs, thighs or drumsticks all on the same machine. The OPTI-LTD Dark Meat Deboner can process both regular and large chickens and can debone 100 pieces per minute. Foodmate’s Dark Meat Deboner is capable of meeting all boneless leg meat specifications while providing increased yield and higher quality of meat. The OPTI-LTD Dark Meat Deboner can process both left and right legs at the same time, with no need to separate the legs. And unlike other deboners, the OPTI-LTD is very easy to load. The deboner removes the meat with low bone content left in the meat and leaves the pin bone on the leg which cuts down on manual trimming. The open design makes the OPTI-LTD easily accessible for cleaning and maintenance. The machine has an all mechanical design and is very simple, easy to maintain and keeps maintenance cost to a minimum. 678-819-5270

Mgmt. software Cultura Technologies Booth: 754 Cultura Technologies, formerly AgriSoft/CMC, has announced its new suite of solutions for the poultry industry. Aeros is its comprehensive financial management software solution. Aeros Live is its industry leading solution for managing live flock records for broilers, breeders, layers and turkeys. Aeros Connect is its integration solution for connecting Aeros and Aeros Live to feed mill, bar code scaling, least cost formulation, house control or equipment maintenance solutions. Aeros Vision is its data mining, data analysis, reporting tool for use with any of its solutions. Come by booth 754 and let’s discuss how our suite of solutions will help your organization. 909-458-0203

Direct-fed microbials Prince Agri Products Booth: 2213 The modern broiler integrator is continually challenged to improve production efficiency and performance. New research has demonstrated the potential benefits of a proprietary blend of plant extracts and direct-fed microbials (DFMs) to help improve the overall health and efficiency of growing broilers. The research study conducted by Prince Agri Products Inc. was presented at the 2013 Poultry Science Association annual meeting. The objective was to assess the impact of Quillaja saponaria and Yucca schidigera and two commercially available DFMs, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans, when used alone and in combination in broiler diets, as an augmentation of the current, standard antibiotic program. The study demonstrated that the best diet contained Quillaja sopanaria/Yucca schidigera plus Bacillus coagulans combination. This diet provided further synergistic and/or additive benefits, in that a 5 percent improvement in feed utilization related to improved health status was observed. Prince Agri Products markets the Quillaja/Yucca proprietary blend under the brand name Nutrafito Plus and Bacillus coagulans under the brand name Provia 6086. 217-222-8854

Feed ingredients

Vi-COR Booth: 2723 Vi-COR® (Varied Industries Corp.) headquarters, located in Mason City, Iowa, was purchased in 1998 by Mark Holt, president. The company has expanded sales and marketing efforts by launching several new products and hiring key personnel for research, international sales, domestic sales and technical service positions. Vi-COR, a manufacturer of unique, all natural feed ingredients, is the first in the market to develop a concentrated, a liquid and a soluble concentrated powder yeast culture. Vi-COR provides a global on farm customer service and tech service, focusing on serving producers in poultry, dairy, beef and swine in more than 65 countries. 641-423-1460

Farmatan, a tannin extract product from Tanin Sevnica, continues to provide all-natural positive benefits to gut health in broilers. Hear the latest research presented at the Poultry Scientific Forum on Monday, Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Prinova Animal Nutrition also produces quality manufactured flavor and palatability products that adhere to strict BRC standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP). All flavor products use food grade and AAFCO-listed raw materials. Learn more about these, as well as our portfolio of feed additives and ingredients, at booth 2401. 630-868-0300

Process control

Cantrell Booth: 7338 Cantrell leads the way in creating and supplying innovative solutions in the poultry industry to customers worldwide. With experienced and dedicated staff, the ultimate goal of Cantrell is to provide the best products, parts and service available to poultry processors around the globe. 800-922-1232

Burkert Fluid Control Sys. Booth: 6771 Burkert Fluid Control Systems is a global system solution provider with expertise in process control and automation applied in a consultant based systemic manner. We bring our range of knowledge to the food processing industry for the purpose of offering — improved up time, product yield, CIP and steam handling, an active role in food safety and aiding our customers in areas of desired improvement. 704-504-4440

Automation system

Protective wear

Repete Corp. Booth: 1951 Repete Corp. is highlighting its latest generation — Repete FLX Automation System. The system offers automatic control of all plant process areas . . . pre-defined exception recovery plans ensure continued production; thoroughly tested systems mean dramatically shorter startups with improved results; full lot tracking, as a standalone or in conjunction with ERP software; powerful new tools share and expose production data for processing, maintenance and analysis. 262-246-4541

PolyConversions Inc. Booth: 7148 PolyConversions Inc. (PolyCo) prides itself on providing food processing and industrial/safety professionals with unsurpassed value and the highest quality products made only in America. PolyCo also cares about our environment. Approved for direct food contact according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s Code of Federal Regulations and the USDA, PolyCo’s VR Protective Wear solutions contain no toxic substances or plasticizers and can be safely recycled, land filled or incinerated with no harm to the environment. VR Protective Wear is designed to be reused, recycled and to replace traditional protective wear made of PVC, as

Processing eqpt.

Tannin extract Prinova Booth: 2401

well as other durable materials. The VR polyolefin material provides strength and puncture resistance, as well as lighter weight protection. Free of vinyl and latex, VR (vinylreplacement) has been clinically tested to offer resistance to fats, oils and chemicals, especially acids such as nitric, sulfuric, hydrochloric and hydrofluoric. 888-893-3330

Processing gowns PolyConversions Inc. Booth: 7148 PolyConversions Inc. manufactures gowns that provide for quick and easy “donning and doffing.” VR Multi-Use Gowns and PolyWear Single-Use Gowns are both products that have been designed to replace traditional aprons and sleeves. With more extensive coverage of the employee, PolyCo Gowns have demonstrated to provide greater protection for both the employee and the food chain. In addition to improving employee productivity by saving on garment changes, the elimination and replacement of aprons and sleeves can contribute to the reduction of inventory costs. PolyCo’s innovative apparel products are vinyl (PVC) free and latex free, and are challenging traditional protective materials in food plants worldwide. 888-893-3330

Equipment Sephnos SA de CV Booth: 5616 Sephnos is a Mexican company working continuously to provide products that guarantee satisfaction. Sephnos offers a wide range of products such as plastic chicken feeders, chicken waterers and plastic barriers. 52-461-6115640

Piglet nutri. supp. Brookside Agra Booth: 223 Fifth-generation, family-owned Brookside Agra has made a com(Continued on page 16)

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Markets

Breaking stock offerings were moderate to heavy; demand was light to instances moderate. Spent hens offerings were at least sufficient for the light to moderate demand.

F owl: Dec. 27: Live spent heavy fowl

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

Shell egg demand indicator (Dec. 26): Shell egg demand crested with the arrival of the Christmas holiday and the culmination of supermarket feature activity. Wholesale shell egg prices have begun to decline sharply as the holiday passed and supplies build in the face of decreasing interest. Trading was slow. Breaking stock prices were lower on moderate to heavy offerings and moderate supplies. The average ad price was weak to about unchanged. The market now moves into a seasonal lull with interest expected to rise again as the market enters the new year.

P arts: Georgia:

National Egg Market: (Dec. 26): Prices were 7¢ lower on Extra Large and Large eggs, unchanged on Medium in New York. Remaining regional prices were

steady. The undertone was steady to weak. Offerings were moderate to at times heavy for trade needs. Supplies were light to moderate. Demand into all channels ranged light to fairly good, mostly moderate. Market activity was moderate.

Final prices at Farm Buyer Loading (per pound): range 10-22¢

The f.o.b. dock quoted prices on ice-pack parts based on truckload and pool truckload lots for the week of Dec. 27: line run tenders $1.92½; skinless/boneless breasts $1.95½; whole breasts $1.09; boneless/skinless thigh meat $1.44½; thighs 73¢; drumsticks 72¢; leg quarters 50½¢; wings $1.23½.

N ational Slaughter: Broiler: Estimated slaughter

for week ending Dec. 29 is 117,914,000.

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 Dec. 17 Dec. 27 Cal-Maine 61.34 54.18 60.25 Campbell Soup 48.83 42.74 43.30 37.28 31.48 33.55 ConAgra Hormel 46.18 44.16 44.82 Pilgrim’s Pride 19.23 16.07 16.47 Sanderson Farms 75.53 68.42 72.33 Seaboard 2948.24 2757.56 2768.04 Tyson 34.38 33.16 33.47 (Courtesy: A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc.)

Dec. 27

Extra Large Regions: Northeast 157.00 Southeast 164.50 Midwest 153.50 South Central 164.50 Combined 160.06

Large

Medium

156.00 116.00 162.50 116.00 151.50 110.50 164.50 118.50 158.88 115.37

Computed from simple weekly averages weighted by regional area populations

Grain Prices OHIO COUNTRY ELEV. Dec. 12 Dec. 17 Dec. 24 No. 2 Yellow Corn/bu. $4.17 $4.01 $4.12 Soybeans/bu. $13.29 $13.22 $13.10 (Courtesy: Prospect Farmers Exchange, Prospect, Ohio)

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

CHICKS PLACED (Thousands)

Nov. 30

Dec. 7

Dec. 14

Dec. 21

Nov. 30

Dec. 7

Dec. 14

Dec. 21

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

28,291 21,149 10.121 4,414 1,222 33,497 7,827 3,864 7,598 17,528 8,491 19,775 6,958 4,067 5,383 14,982 6,370 7,719

28,275 21,175 10,219 4,433 1,223 32,994 7,701 3,803 7,718 17,563 8,466 20,105 6,934 3,863 4,833 13,972 6,373 7,921

28,399 21,013 9,428 4,418 1,222 34,000 7,766 3,849 7,666 18,022 8,419 20,415 7,008 3,995 5,023 14,453 6,334 7,822

28,068 20,522 10,065 4,426 1,220 34,253 7,808 3,743 7,640 17,695 8,188 20,552 7,025 3,906 5,020 14,220 6,415 7,712

19,735 19,328 9,205 5,402 1,469 24,484 6,080 3,052 5,895 13,819 5,991 15,345 3,473 3,138 4,878 11,628 4,835 5,553

20,830 19,770 10,555 6,548 1,354 26,267 6,248 3,340 4,716 14,411 6,179 15,866 4,268 3,207 4,948 11,752 5,003 5,685

20,766 20,257 9,638 6,054 1,680 26,231 5,860 3,159 4,915 14,139 6,268 15,688 3,878 3,163 4,790 11,622 5,420 6,020

20,793 20,273 10,054 5,761 1,369 26,668 6,179 3,381 5,530 14,574 6,197 16,073 3,904 3,119 4,309 12,243 5,055 5,589

19 States Total

201,537

199,650

201,430

200,766

157,757

165,262

163,528

165,482

% Prev. yr.

100

105

103

102

101

100

Ala Ark

Ca,Tn,Wv

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

Estimates: The estimated number of broiler/ fryers available for slaughter the week ending Dec. 29, was 157.3 million head compared to 157.4 million head slaughtered the same week last year, notes USDA.

Broiler/Fryer Report

Industry Stock Report

Actual slaughter for the week ending Dec. 22 was 162,800,000. Heavy-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Dec. 29 is 945,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Dec. 22 was 1,636,000. Light-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Dec. 29 is 1,024,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Dec. 22 was 1,843,000. Total: Week of Dec. 29: 119,883,000. Week of Dec. 22: 166,279,000.

USDA National Composite Weighted Average For week of: Dec. 27 For week of: Dec. 20

94.58¢ 93.94¢

Dec. 27 92¢-99¢ 92¢--99¢ 83¢--93¢ 83¢--95¢ 90¢--97¢ 90¢--96¢

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

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 Dec. 27 Last year Hens (8-16 lbs.) 103.50 97.50 Toms (16-24 lbs.) 98.50 99.50 Week ending Dec. 20 Hens (8-16 lbs.) Toms (16-24 lbs.)

103.50 101.34

Dec. avg. 103.83 101.80

Egg Markets USDA quotations New York cartoned del. store-door: Dec. 17 Dec. 27 Extra large, down 29¢ $1.63--$1.67 $1.34--$1.38 Large, down 29¢ $1.61--$1.65 $1.32--$1.36 $1.22--$1.26 $1.22--$1.26 Medium, no change Southeast Regional del. warehouse: Dec. 17 Dec. 27 $1.61--$1.77 $1.61--$1.77 Extra large, no change Large, no change $1.60--$1.77 $1.60--$1.77 Medium, up ½¢ $1.13--$1.29 $1.13½--$1.31

POULTRY TIMES, January 6, 2014 Index of Advertisers

AMERICAN EGG BOARD HOTLINE

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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 AEB has recently started working with a leading consultant to develop programs dedicated to increasing egg servings in schools. Specifically targeting K-12, the strategy is to show the benefits of eggs to school foodservice directors and the importance of a good egg breakfast. yy The FDA recently published rulemaking regarding the use of the declaration of a food as “Gluten-Free.” Thanks to the efforts of USDA’s Roger Glasshoff, the egg industry can now use this voluntary claim on labels. Gluten-free foods can be labeled in a number of ways, including the terms: — Gluten-free — Free of gluten — No gluten — Without gluten The popularity of gluten-free products has soared in recent years, and this claim could help drive increased interest in eggs. yy Fans of the Incredible Edible Egg on Facebook were treated to savings in honor of World Egg Day on Oct. 11. In just two days, 31,000 coupons offering a savings of $.55 Off the Purchase of Two Dozen Eggs were printed, and AEB gained 14,000 more Facebook fans as a result of this effort. yy The Sterling-Rice Group

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A-V International, 8J..........................................................................................................................................................................800-328-6378 Beneficial Insectary, 8M.................................................................................................................................................................... 800-477-3715 Big Dutchman, Cover III......................................................................................................................... 616-392-5981; www.bigdutchman.com Biomin, 8P.............................................................................................................................................................210-342-9555; www.biomin.net Brown Bear, 8J...................................................................................................................................................................................641-322-4220 Cid Lines, 8J................................................................................................................................................................................www.cidlines.com Clear View Enterprises, 8M.................................................................................................................................. 866-361-4689; www.cvear.com Cobb Vantress, Cover H....................................................................................................................................................www.cobb-vantress.com Continental Agra Equipment, 8.............................................................................................................316-283-9602; www.continentalagra.com Cumberland, Cover E......................................................................................................................217-226-4401; www.cumberlandpoultry.com Danisco, 8O.....................................................................................................................314-771-7766; www.danisco.com/animalnutrition.com Delong’s Gizzard, 8F......................................................................................................................................... 478-743-9134; www.delongs.com Diversified Imports, 8E....................................................................................................................800-348-6663; www.diversifiedimports.com Double L Group, 8F............................................................................................................................................800-553-4102; www.doublel.com Eagan, 8A........................................................................................................................................................870-878-6805; www.eaganmfg.com Elanco, 8A........................................................................................................................................................... 800-428-4441; www.elanco.com Farm Alarm, 8D.............................................................................................................................................800-407-5455; www.farmalarm.com Flame, 8B........................................................................................................................................... 800-255-2469; www.flameengineering.com FPM, 8P................................................................................................................................................................402-729-2264; www.fpmne.com Gasolec, 8D........................................................................................................................................................................................800-628-4588 Incubator Supply, 8N............................................................................................................................618-988-8115; www.incubatorsupply.com J&D Mfg., 8K....................................................................................................................................................... 800-998-2398; www.jdmfg.com Koechner, 8M.............................................................................................................................................660-433-2178; www.turkeycoops.com Liphatech, 8G..................................................................................................................................................415-351-1476; www.liphatech.com Lohmann, Cover C............................................................................................................................... 800-655-1342; www.lahinternational.com Lubing, Cover D.................................................................................................................................................................................423-709-1000 Ludell Mfg., 10............................................................................................................................................... 414-476-9934; www.ludellmfg.com Motomco, Cover G......................................................................................................................................... 800-237-6843; www.motomco.com Port-A- Kuul, 8B............................................................................................................................................. 800-231-9940; www.kuulpads.com Preserve, Cover II...............................................................................................................................................................................800-995-1607 R&D Marketing, 8F...........................................................................................................................................................................662-620-2828 Smithway, 8J.......................................................................................................................................................................................828-628-1756 Southwest Agriplastics, Cover B.......................................................................................................................800-288-9748; www.swapinc.com Southwestern Sales, 8L......................................................................................................................................800-636-1975; www.swsales.com Space-Ray, 5 .................................................................................................................................................... 800-849-7311; www.spaceray.com Star Labs, 8D....................................................................................................................................................800-894-5396; www.primalac.com Taylor Power, 11.........................................................................................................................................800-367-7639; www.taylor power.com U.S. Cold Storage, Cover F...............................................................................................................................................www.uscoldstorage.com VALCO, Cover IV................................................................................................................................... 717-392-3978; www.valcompanies.com Weigh Tech, 8P......................................................................................................................................... 800-457-3720; www.weightechinc.com

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mitment to protecting the earth’s natural resources through its continuing development of all-natural feed additives and environmental products. Brookside Agra will launch its newest product, all-natural Piggy-Lift piglet nutrient supplement, at its booth at the IPPE. PiggyLift is a fast-acting, liquid nutrient supplement for weak, newborn piglets born with a birth weight below 1,000 grams. Given to weak piglets soon after birth, Piggy-Lift helps to reduce mortality in large litters, prevents weak piglets from starving and provides small piglets with the energy boost they need to find and secure a teat for suckling. Piggy-Lift is particularly efficient in herds diagnosed with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus. 618-628-8300

Gas analyzer WITT Gas Controls Booth: 7820 To simplify the work of quality control staff in companies with gas plants, WITT has updated its range of analyzers. With the PA 7.0 there is now a completely redesigned instrument on the market for measuring the concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide. The new PA 7.0 has many applications for use in the food industry, for head space analysis or for any process requiring critical limits of oxygen and carbon dioxide. One of the unique features of the new analyzer is that it can do two jobs at the same time. In addition to continuous in-line gas mix monitoring, a random sample can be taken with a sampling needle, such as for checking food packages in a protected atmosphere. This double functionality makes the PA 7.0 the benchmark instrument in its class. 770-664-4447

Gas leak testing WITT Gas Controls Booth: 7820 When it comes to testing packaging for leaks, WITT provides a reasonably priced solution that

POULTRY TIMES, January 6, 2014 works without trace gas. WITT’s new Leak-Master® Easy uses only water and compressed air to operate the uncomplicated test system. The Leak-Master Easy is suitable for testing almost any stable and flexible food, pharmaceutical, industrial and consumer packaging, including vacuum packaging. The test system enables even the smallest leaks to be detected without any test gas or electricity, as it utilizes a Venturi nozzle requiring only compressed air instead of a vacuum pump. 770-664-4447

Salmonella control Battelle Booth: 7533 Salmonella outbreaks in poultry are becoming increasingly commonplace and are a major concern for consumers. “Chicken is one of the riskiest foods, pound for pound, in terms of contamination,” said Battelle Senior Research Scientist Brian Hawkins. Battelle, known for tackling critical national security issues such as terrorism risk assessment for the Department of Homeland Security, has applied those same principles to protecting the chicken roasting in your oven for Sunday dinner. A software modeling program used to chart responses to incidents ranging from biological and chemical attacks in public gatherings to the purposeful contamination of a water supply, has been modified for use in the poultry processing industry by Battelle. PRIA, which stands for Probabilistic Risk Informed Analysis, is a software and modeling tool that allows food safety and defense professionals to proactively assess the effectiveness of mitigation strategies — before an event occurs. 614-424-7208

Packaging eqpt. Combi Packaging Systems Booth: 7944 Combi Packaging Systems is a leading supplier of quality packaging equipment for the food industry and will be exhibiting its new line of sanitary designed case sealers.

“After consulting with a number of people in the food processing industry, Combi is excited to introduce a truly sanitary designed case sealer that reduces and virtually eliminates potential lodgment areas where undesirable bacteria might gather.” Bill Mitchell, director of engineering. Combi’s highly skilled engineers and sales team are advancing the design of packaging systems through its automatic and semi-automatic TBS sanitary top and bottom case sealers. This packaging equipment has been designed with stainless steel materials and is constructed to meet the demands of sanitary design, including accessibility and easy to clean components. The equipment is niche free, and has hygienic maintenance enclosures and water shedding surfaces. 800-521-9072

Microbial tests Neogen Booth: 2729 Neogen Corp. has announced that it has introduced a “clearly better” test system for microbial counts. Neogen’s new NeoFilm microbial tests require only the inoculation of a fabric sample pad and an incubation period. Following incubation, the sample pad is evaluated for bacterial colony growth. NeoFilm tests are available for coliforms, E. coli, yeast and mold, Staphylococcus aureus, and aerobic bacteria. “Our simple NeoFilm tests represent the perfect complement to our product line of six other distinct microbial testing families,” said James Herbert, Neogen’s chairman and CEO. “The global market for convenient microbial tests such as NeoFilm has been estimated to be in excess of $100 million annually. Until now, this market segment has been dominated by one other company; however, with NeoFilm we believe we have a superior product that is technically advanced over the established product.” As a validation of their effectiveness, NeoFilm tests for aerobic count, coliform count, and E. coli/coliform count have received certifi cation from the AOAC Research Institute. Similar valida-

tions are in process for the remainder of the NeoFilm tests. 517-372-9200 Thermo Scientific Booth: 568 Thermo Scientific solutions include the E Scan in-line food analyzer — a Guided Microwave Spectrometer (GMS) for analysis of moisture content, fat, protein and salt properties in food products that pass through pipe and the microPHAZIR GP handheld Near-Infrared (NIR) analyzer for on-site feed material analysis which is battery powered and completely self-contained for portable analysis. 978-657-5555

poultry operations. All models are backed by our 5 year warranty. All three models are designed to maximize light efficiencies via their lens design. All three models spread the floor light evenly and have excellent low level dimming capabilities. All models are offered in a warm white (2700/3000K) and daylight (5000K) Kelvin colors. Our models are either Energystar, LM79/Lighting Design Labs certified. All models qualify for utility rebates. All model specifications can be viewed at www.aglights.com or www.overdrive-lighting.com. Call your local Overdrive distributor for pricing or call our office for your nearest distributor. We can guarantee you that our pricing is worth checking out. 800-657-0509

Palletizing

Mixers/grinders

Food analyzers

Intralox Booth: 3639 Intralox’s line of Activated Roller Belt (ARB) equipment provides ultimate flexibility in the challenging palletizer infeed application. This unique solution for both new and retrofit palletizer applications features an electrically actuated switch that can handle up to 500 packs per minute in any orientation, while at the same time diverting to an infinite number of discharge points — all from a single input. Able to handle packs as small as 2-inches x 2-inches (51 mm x 51 mm), this ARB equipment solution provides the flexibility needed to adeptly handle today and tomorrow’s changing package types to create optimum palletizing patterns. Whether you need to reduce overall system costs, save floor space, or reduce system controls and complexity, consult Intralox early on in your planning process. We’ll show you how, through the unique capabilities of ARB technology, you can obtain the optimal line layout to maximize productivity. 888-388-2358

LED lights Overdrive Lighting Booth: 4823 Overdrive Lighting has designed three different LED models for

Seydelmann Booth: 5161 At the IPPE 2014 Seydelmann will be exhibiting several innovative high-performance machines at the booth of its decades-long NorthAmerican partner Reiser. Seydelmann cutters, grinders, mixers and emulsifiers are eminently suitable for processing poultry and meat and for producing different products, including chicken nuggets, hamburgers and emulsified products. Seydelmann Universal Grinders easily process both fresh material and frozen meat blocks down to minus 13 degrees F without changing the worm or cutting set. The VacuumCutter K 204 AC-8 has a 200 l bowl content, a highly developed technology and is suited for integration into production lines. The vacuum function ensures a longer shelf-life and lasting fresh look of the final product due to a strong reduction of atmospheric oxygen in the cutter bowl. It also leads to a stronger extraction of protein and natural taste carriers. Consistency and taste of the product improve significantly. For the production of chicken nuggets the newly developed MixerGrinder MRV 2500, available with an integrated cooling system, is highly recommended. 49-711-490090-36

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