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25 drug companies to phase out animal antibiotics The Associated Press

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Antibiotics: In this April 11, 2012, file photo, poults raised without the use of antibiotics are seen at David Martin’s turkey farm, in Lebanon, Pa. Twenty-five pharmaceutical companies are voluntarily phasing out the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in animals processed for meat, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration said. Citing a potential threat to public health, the agency in December 2013, asked 26 companies to voluntarily stop labeling drugs important for treating human infection as acceptable for use in animal production. The FDA did not name the one company that has not agreed to withdraw or revise its drugs.

WASHINGTON — Twentyfive pharmaceutical companies are voluntarily phasing out the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in animals processed for meat, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced on March 26. Citing a potential threat to public health, the agency in December asked 26 companies to voluntarily stop labeling drugs important for treating human infection as acceptable for use in animal production. The FDA did not name the one company that has not agreed to withdraw or revise its drugs. The companies will either withdraw the drugs from animal use completely or revise them so they would only be able to be used with a veterinarian’s prescription. Many poultry, cattle and hog producers give their animals antibiotics regularly to ensure that they are healthy and to make the animals

grow faster. Withdrawing the animal drugs is designed to limit antibiotic-resistant diseases in humans as that resistance has become a growing public health problem. Repeated exposure to antibiotics can lead germs to become resistant to the drug so that it is no longer effective in treating a particular illness. In September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released estimates that more than 23,000 people a year are dying from drug-resistant infections. The biggest risk is from germs spread in hospitals, and it’s not clear how much of the problem is related to the use of drugs in meat. But the FDA has said this is one step toward addressing the problem. FDA said it was working with industry on the issue because it was an easier and faster route than the protracted regulatory process. Two of the largest companies selling such animal antibiotics, Zoetis and

Elanco, said they would comply. They are two of the leading manufacturers of animal antibiotics. The FDA said the 25 companies represent 99.6 percent of the supply the agency is targeting. Consumers increasingly have clamored for antibiotic-free meat. McDonald’s, among other companies, has moved to limit the drugs in their meat, pushing many animal producers to go along. Some advocacy groups said the FDA needs to go even further to curb animal antibiotics, including limiting companies who use them for disease prevention when holding animals in crowded conditions. The current guidelines address antibiotic use for growth promotion. “If the voluntary guidelines do not rein in antibiotic use, compliance from drug companies is meaningless,” said Keeve Nachman of the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.

Pork producers step up biosecurity to guard against PEDv MONROE CITY, Mo. — Missouri pork producers are stepping up biosecurity measures to keep the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) from spreading. University of Missouri Extension swine nutrition specialist Marcia Shannon said these efforts have kept Missouri numbers lower than national figures. The USDA’s quarterly report released March 28 shows that the disease is still spreading, but at a slower rate than last quarter. Nationally, reported cases increased by only 3 percent. Missouri pork producers saw cases double during the last quarter to 96, which is still far lower

than most of the nation. “Hopefully, we have hit the peak,” Shannon said. Missouri’s 96 cases compare to 1,646 in neighboring Iowa, 407 in Illinois, 214 in Kansas and 331 in Oklahoma. The disease has been reported in 27 states. Shannon said the term “cases” could mean a farm, a barn, a pig, several pigs or hundreds of pigs, depending upon the reporting entity. PEDv remains a major threat to the pork industry. “A thimble full of fecal material can contaminate thousands of pigs,” she said.

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PEDv & biosecurity: Missouri pork producers are stepping up biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv). The virus kills piglets three weeks or younger.

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La. senator: ‘Chicken boxing’ is not cockfighting The Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisiana senator is opposing a bill that would close loopholes in a state cockfighting ban, saying it threatens the legitimate, less bloody sport of “chicken boxing.” The criticism from Republican Sen. Elbert Guillory of Opelousas seemed to confuse senate judiciary committee members and stunned Sen. J.P. Morrell, a Democrat from New Orleans who proposed the loophole-closing bill. Chicken boxing? Guillory represents an area of rural Louisiana that fought to keep cockfighting legal prior to the ban. He said chicken boxing is a sport that uses some of the paraphernalia involved in cockfighting, but he

said the matches aren’t fought to the death. He described chicken boxing as similar to human kickboxing, with chickens kicking at each other while wearing rubber “gloves” that cover the spurs on their legs. The chickens face each other in rounds of 10 minutes each, and Guillory said there’s little chance of serious injury with veterinarians on hand to monitor the matches. “Instead of a blade or exposed spur, they hit each other with these boxing gloves on, which is quite safe,” Guillory said after the hearing. “There’s no blood.” When the issue was raised in the committee hearing, Morrell didn’t know what Guillory was referencing. “I have no knowledge whatsoever

on chicken boxing so I cannot speak to that,” Morrell said. “I have never heard of that. It sounds like something to circumvent cockfighting.” Guillory replied, “There is a legitimate sport known as chicken boxing. It has nothing to do with cockfighting, and it is clear that this bill would interfere, would criminalize that legal enterprise.” Morrell said what Guillory described — two chickens fighting each other — already is banned under the 2008 Louisiana law that criminalized cockfighting. The two men will carry the fight into the full Senate, after the judiciary committee voted 4-2 to advance Morrell’s proposal. John Goodwin, director of animal cruelty policy for the Humane Society of the United States, said there is no such sport as chicken boxing. In an email, he said that chicken

boxing “is just a creative excuse the cockfighters have come up with to mask their real agenda, which is to maintain the weakest penalties for cockfighting possible.” Cockfighting is a rural tradition in which specially bred roosters, often outfitted with spurs, gaffs or knives, fight to the death while spectators place wagers on the outcome. For years, lawmakers resisted animal rights activists’ efforts to outlaw it. They relented in 2007, and the ban took effect a year later, making Louisiana the last state to make the rooster fights illegal. Morrell said his proposed bill would tighten the state’s cockfighting ban, putting it in line with state laws that prohibit dogfighting. The bill would broaden the definition of “chicken” in the current law to include roosters, game fowl and other birds. It also would criminal-

ize the possession, manufacturing, buying and selling of spurs, gaffs and knives if there is evidence the paraphernalia is being used to fight chickens. The bill also would toughen the penalties for anyone convicted of cockfighting. “My concern is about the breadth of this bill,” Guillory said. “It covers all chickens. I represent a rural area where people raise a lot of chickens, including chickens that are 15thand 20th-generation fighting birds that are exported legally and legitimately to other nations.” Morrell said it was illegal to raise chickens for fighting. “These are not fighting chickens,” Guillory replied. Guillory and Sen. Jonathan Perry (R-Kaplan) voted against the bill. Perry said he was concerned about the penalties.

Research: Ultrasound may be useful for reducing salmonella on poultry TUCKER, Ga. — The. U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation have announced the completion of a funded research project at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta, Ga., which demonstrates that ultrasound may be useful for reducing salmonella levels on poultry. The project is part of the association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, led by Dr. Aklilu Giorges, examined the effect of using ultrasonic energy in combination with commonly used antimicrobials on the inactivation of salmonella in chiller water.

In experiments using intentionally contaminated water, simulated chiller water and actual chiller water, it was found in all cases that samples treated with ultrasound, combined with either different concentrations of chlorine or peracetic acid, exhibited better disinfection than samples treated with the chemicals alone. This study indicates that it may be feasible to use ultrasonic energy to enhance product safety. A detailed summary is available at www.uspoultry.org/research/resproj/PROJ_681.html The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association and The Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP) of the Georgia Tech Research Institute funded this project.

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CDC: Salmonella data now at your fingertips ATLANTA — Forty years of data on a major cause of food poisoning now is available to the public, the food industry and researchers in a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data, collected by state and federal health officials, provides a wealth of information on salmonella, the top foodborne cause of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States. Available for hands-on web access for the first time, the “Atlas of Salmonella in the United States, 1968-2011” summarizes surveillance data on 32 types of salmonella isolates from people, animals and other sources. The information is organized by demographic, geo-

graphic and other categories. “Salmonella causes a huge amount of illness and suffering each year in the United States. We hope these data allow researchers and others to assess what has happened and think more about how we can reduce salmonella infections in the future,” said Dr. Robert Tauxe, deputy director of CDC’s Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases. “The more we understand salmonella, the more we can make progress in fighting this threat all along the farm to table chain.” CDC estimates that salmonella bacteria cause more than 1.2 million illnesses each year in the U.S., resulting in more than 23,000 hospi-

talizations and 450 deaths. Salmonella infections most often cause vomiting or diarrhea, sometimes severe. In rare cases, salmonella illness can lead to severe and lifethreatening bloodstream infections. By providing data by age, sex, geography and season of the year in a downloadable format, the Atlas allows users to view national trends in reported cases of human salmonella infection over time, problems in specific geographic areas, sources of salmonella and the connection between animal and human health. In addition to reports of human infections, it includes reports of salmonella in animals, the environment and animal feeds, which can be sources of antibiotic resistant

strains. Serotyping has been the core of public health monitoring of salmonella infections for more than 50 years. Now, scientists use DNA testing to further divide each serotype into more subtypes and to detect more outbreaks. With the next generation of sequencing technology, advancements continue as the laboratory can find information about the bacteria in just one test. The data presented likely represent just the tip of the iceberg since many cases of human salmonellosis are not diagnosed and reported to the health department. This underreporting may occur because the ill person does not seek

medical care, the health care provider does not obtain a stool culture for testing, or the culture results are not reported to public health officials. The salmonella group of bacteria has more than 2,500 different serotypes, but fewer than 100 cause the vast majority of infections in people. Older adults, people with weakened immune systems and children under five years old have a higher risk for salmonella infection. Infections in these groups can be more severe, resulting in long-term health consequences or death. To access the Atlas, visit http:// www.cdc.gov/salmonella/reportspubs/salmonella-atlas/index. html.

New ARS avian influenza sampling method saves money By Sandra Avant

Special to Poultry Times

BELTSVILLE, Md. — A number of poultry industry groups are using a less costly method to collect avian influenza virus samples, thanks to USDA scientists. Avian influenza is a foreign disease that infects poultry and other bird species. Viruses identified as highly pathogenic cause severe disease, killing more than 90 percent of infected birds. Low pathogenic viruses are not as severe, but can cause

sickness in birds as well as financial losses. At the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory (SEPRL) in Athens, Ga., scientists conduct studies not only to identify various avian influenza virus strains, but also to determine their origin and whether current tests and vaccines are effective against them. In addition, the scientists investigate the best methods for collecting virus samples from poultry for testing. In the U.S., all meat chickens and

turkeys must be tested for avian influenza before processing. Sample collection is an important component of this process. A certain number of swab samples, taken from inside the birds’ mouths, are needed per flock to get a reasonable virus sample, according to microbiologist Erica Spackman, who works in SEPRL’s Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases Research Unit. The current method used to determine if virus is present works well, but requires placing only one to five

swab samples in a tube. Spackman found that improvements could be made by switching the type of swab used and increasing the number or swabs in each tube. As many as 11 swab samples can be pooled together in a single tube without inhibiting or affecting the sensitivity of the test used to detect avian influenza virus. In addition, Spackman demonstrated that this method can be used to collect Newcastle disease virus samples.

The process reduces the amount of tubes needed and, more importantly, the number of individual tests that are run, which decreases the cost to poultry producers. This research, which was published in BioMed Central Veterinary Research in 2013, supports the USDA’s priority of promoting international food security. Sandra Avant is a public affairs specialist with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, Md.

New form of poultry disease IBDV found in Washington state Washington State University

PULLMAN, Wash. — A serious new form of viral poultry disease which is not known to infect humans or other animals has now been confirmed in one flock of birds in Washington state. Known as Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV); the viral infection can result in high death losses

in flocks, affecting young birds significantly. The disease can also suppress the birds’ immune system, making them more vulnerable to secondary disease resulting in birds that do not die quickly. There is no evidence that IBDV can infect other animals or people. Other forms of the virus are present throughout the U.S. but this new version has been reported only in

California, and now, Washington State. The disease is not a regulated, reportable one, and is usually managed by poultry veterinarians and flock owners through biosecurity and disinfection. Wild birds, such as healthy ducks, guinea fowl, quail and pheasants, have been found to be naturally infected with IBDV but they do not appear to be significant in the spread

of disease to domestic poultry. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs including death losses, depression and ruffling of feathers, poor appetite, huddling, an unsteady gate, reluctance to rise and diarrhea. As a result, the disease can be confused with other poultry diseases. Experts advise that definitive diagnosis is made through post-mortem examination and virus testing. The Washington State Univer-

sity-Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratories in Pullman and the WSU Avian Health and Food Safety Laboratory in Puyallup can provide assistance and testing of recently deceased birds for chicken and turkey owners. More disease and testing information is available on the WADDL website: http://www.vetmed.wsu. edu/depts_waddl/announcements/ InfectiousBursalDisease.pdf

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Salt-tolerant crop shows promise as chicken bedding By Teresa Messmore Special to Poultry Times

NEWARK, Del. — Jack Gallagher grew up on a farm, but he never cared much for the squawking chickens pecking around. The Pennsylvania farm boy gravitated toward the coastline, where he built a career studying salt marsh vegetation as a marine scientist in the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE). Yet the professor emeritus of

marine biosciences has returned to his agricultural roots, having found a potential new use for salt marsh plants: chicken bedding. “I never thought I’d be involved with chickens,” Gallagher said. “That’s the exciting thing about research: You never know where it’s going to lead.” With funding from Delaware Sea Grant and private supporters, Gallagher has long studied seashore mallow, a salt-tolerant, flowering plant found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. His research may end up helping not only chickens, but also farmers facing saltwater damage to their fields from worsening coastal flooding. In a new partnership with UD Cooperative Extension, the Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN),

Delaware Wild Lands, CEOE, Delaware Sea Grant and others, Gallagher and his wife, retired CEOE research scientist Denise Seliskar, will help grow seashore mallow for testing as an alternative material for poultry house bedding. The team will plant seashore mallow in areas where flooding has left soil salty and difficult to raise traditional crops like soybeans. According to recent estimates, sea level is rising rapidly in Delaware compared to the rest of the country, and up to 11 percent of the state’s total land area may be inundated by the end of the century. Farmers’ fields are already starting to flood more often, become inarable due to salinization and get taken over by invasive plants like Phragmites australis. Gallagher initially began studying seashore mallow as a natural way to mitigate against such saltwater contamination. Seashore mallow can serve as a buffer plant against coastal flooding, with the plant fending off Phragmites and its deep root system fighting erosion. Seashore mallow is attractive for planting in new areas because it has large seeds that are easy to harvest and mechanically plant. Gallagher and Seliskar planted two seashore mallow test plots about 10 years ago, one at UD’s Teresa Messmore is a communications specialist with the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment in Newark, Del.

Newcastle classification improved BELTSVILLE, Md. — USDA scientists have given the Newcastle disease classification system a much-needed update, making it easier to identify virus types. Exotic Newcastle disease, an extremely virulent form of the virus, is not found in poultry in the United States but is widespread in Asia, Africa, Mexico and many countries in South America. It affects chickens and other bird species, and is often fatal, killing about 80 percent to 100 percent of unvaccinated infected

birds. At the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory (SEPRL) in Athens, Ga., microbiologist Claudio Afonso, veterinary medical officer Patti Miller and their colleagues examine genetic differences in Newcastle disease viruses from other countries, characterize them, make sure existing tests and vaccines are effective and work on strategies to develop better vaccines. In addition, they evaluate systems used to classify virus isolates.

Recently, they proposed a new classification system for Newcastle disease isolates. Newcastle disease virus comprises a diverse group of viruses. Historically, two systems have been used to classify isolates. The lineage system grouped isolates into six lineages and a host of sub-lineages. The genotype system grouped isolates into class I or class II. Both systems were being used

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‘Research may end up helping not only chickens, but also farmers facing saltwater damage to their fields from worsening coastal flooding.’ Teresa Messmore

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Hugh R. Sharp Campus and the other at a nearby family farm in Lewes, the latter of which was the first effort to scale a planting to use commercial farm equipment. Since then, they have investigated a multitude of uses for seashore mallow. The seeds contain a high percentage of oil, making them a potential

source for biodiesel feedstock — and the remaining seed meal usable as feed for cattle and fish. Other harvestable materials from seashore mallow include nectar for honey, thread for cloth and animal bedding. “We’ve gotten a lot of different

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simultaneously, which generated confusion and sometimes the assignment of viruses to multiple genetic groups. To produce reliable and consistent results, Afonso and his colleagues developed a single system to group viruses. They evaluated gene sequences of more than 700 Newcastle disease virus strains, comparing genomes to identify and classify specific groups of isolates. “After our analysis, Newcastle disease virus isolates placed in class I had only a single genotype, while isolates in class II contained 15 genotypes,” Afonso says. “Since we have developed guidelines to classify genotypes, three additional

USDA’s PEDv stats genotypes have been identified.” The new system can be used by any laboratory worldwide. In collaboration with the poultry industry, the SEPRL team evaluates the capacity of current vaccines to protect against emerging isolates and tests improved vaccines. “The genetics of Newcastle disease field strains differ from those of the vaccine strain,” Suarez says. “As with avian influenza, the closer the ‘seed’ — the virus strain used to make the vaccine — is to the circulating virus, the more effective the vaccine.” Using this approach, scientists modified an existing Newcastle disease virus to include two key proteins in a new vaccine to provide optimal protection against

other viruses or the field strain. The new vaccine reduced shedding and was more effective. Plans are being made to commercialize it. In another study, Miller examined the role a bird’s immunity plays in transmission of Newcastle disease virus, protection against it and relationships among the genotypes. She determined the amount of antibodies produced by vaccinated animals and their capacity to transmit virulent challenge viruses. “While there are multiple factors that affect the transmission of Newcastle disease, our findings suggest that, besides the level of antibodies induced after vaccination, decreasing the time to reach the peak antibody response should be a goal for future vaccines,” Miller says.

costly and harder to find. They will also compare to two other bedding alternatives, Miscanthus and switchgrass. The seashore mallow is chopped into roughly 1-inch pieces, making fluffy flakes to spread on the floor of poultry houses. The researchers will monitor the materials’ absorbency and the health of the chickens over the course of the study. At the request of Delaware Wild Lands, DENIN helped bring the various partners together for early meetings on the project. Two DENIN Environmental Scholars are helping with the project as interns: CEOE undergraduate Harry Colmorgen will map agricultural land vulnerable to Delaware Bay flooding, and Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics student Andrew Flemming will work on land-use agreements with property owners in Kent County. “This is a truly interdisciplinary kind of project,” said Jeanette Miller, DENIN’s associate director of interdisciplinary programs. “If farmers in Delaware are able to grow a native plant like seashore mallow as an alternative to crops

that are no longer suited for salt-impacted agricultural land, that would be a huge boon.” With support from Delaware Sea Grant, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and additional grants, the project aims to plant 10 acres of seashore mallow by the spring of 2015. The team is looking at planted on land owned by Delaware Wild Lands. In the process of the cross-university effort, Gallagher said he is finding himself interested to learn about the finer points of raising chickens. Bedding needs to sop away uric acid so the birds’ feet do not get irritated, while also insulating them from the ground. The litter also can’t be too dry, which can cause dehydration and respiratory illnesses. It took a few decades, but the feathered flocks have started to grow on him. “I like them better now,” Gallagher said with a chuckle. Property owners of salt-impacted land who are interested in participating in the project can contact Jennifer Volk at jennvolk@udel.edu or 302-730-4000.

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products out of the plant,” Gallagher said. The 2010 BP oil spill inspired a volunteer researcher in his lab to explore seashore mallow’s absorbency, finding it to be effective at soaking up oil. Next, they and a U.S. Department of Agriculture partner in Illinois considered the plant as a base material for biodegradable kitty litter and hydromulch. That sparked an idea among colleagues at UD. “We started to say, ‘Well, if it has potential as an animal bedding, could that animal be chickens?’” said Jennifer Volk, a CEOE graduate and Extension specialist for environmental quality and management with Cooperative Extension, pointing out that the poultry industry is an important economic sector in the Delmarva Peninsula. Volk, Gallagher, UD Cooperative Extension’s Bill Brown and others will conduct a trial this spring, comparing seashore mallow bedding to pine shavings, the traditional material that has become increasingly

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PEDv statistics: USDA’s Economic Research Service notes the acceleration of cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv). While animals older than seven days typically recover from the virus, USDA added, mortality rates for pre-weaned piglets are often 100 percent. There is no effective vaccination to protect animals from the virus. The disease is only infectious to swine, and as such there are no associated food safety concerns. The available data is likely understated because USDA does not require incidences of PEDv to be reported. Due to the continued spread of the disease and the likely loss of young animals, in February USDA made a 0.7 percent reduction in its forecast of 2014 pork production. However, production losses from PEDv deaths are expected to be partially offset by continued increases in slaughter weights, ERS noted.

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Huvepharma Inc. to acquire Viridus Animal Health from Novus Int’l. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Huvepharma Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire Viridus Animal Health LLC (a subsidiary of Novus International Inc.), which manufactures and sells ADVENT® coccidiosis vaccine. Huvepharma expects the transaction to close this month. ADVENT is a coccidiosis vaccine that was introduced by Novus International to the U.S. poultry market in 2003, the company noted, adding that, the vaccine’s proven performance for controlling coccidiosis in broiler chickens can be attributed to its differentiated and patented VIACYST assay. This unique feature accurately quantifies the number of live, sporulated coccidial oocysts in ADVENT. “We are extremely excited about Viridus Animal Health and ADVENT joining the Huvepharma family as the addition complements our solutions approach strategy and builds on our leadership position in coccidiosis control,” said Glen Wilkinson, president of Huvepharma Inc. “Novus successfully developed and launched a uniquely innovative product with ADVENT and it’s our desire to expand on their success and innovation. Also, with Huvepharma’s international presence, we feel there is a great opportunity to introduce ADVENT to applicable new markets worldwide. Huvepharma and Novus are committed to providing a seamless transition for all customers over the next several weeks.” “I am pleased to see our ADVENT business join the Huvepharma family,” said Francois Fraudeau, chief operating officer of Novus International Inc. “I am confident that Huvepharma’s animal health capabilities and portfolio synergies will lead to accelerated growth for ADVENT for years to come.” More information on Huvepharma can be obtained at www.huvepharma.com.

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Other Business News Morris appointed IPE sales director TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association has announced the appointment of Nathaniel (Nath) Morris as IPE sales director. He will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sales and marketing plans to ensure the continued success of the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the International Production & Processing Expo. Morris joins USP O U LT RY from Perdue Morris Farms/Heritage Breeders where he served as U.S. sales manager. His experience included serving as territory manager for Arbor Acres Farms/Aviagen and for Meyn USA, as well as QA supervisor, sales production coordinator and production manager for Seaboard Farms of Athens Inc. Morris has also served on the Hall County, Ga., Board of Education since 2001 and is currently the chairman. He is incoming president of the Georgia School Board Association. Morris holds a bachelor of science degree in poultry science from the University of Georgia. “While I am thankful to have spent the last 12 years with a first-class food company in Perdue Farms, I am excited about the opportunity to join the USPOULTRY team,” Morris said. “The International Production & Processing Expo has grown in size and scope, and I look forward to being a part of continuing the successes of this global event to benefit our industries.” “We are very pleased that Nath will be joining our team at USPOULTRY. His extensive background, knowledge and experience

in the poultry industry will serve well to help us continue to grow and enhance the IPPE,” said John Starkey, USPOULTRY president.

Rabobank issues report on PEDv NEW YORK — Rabobank has published a new report on the impact of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) on the North American herd, forecasting significant impacts on production and slaughter through 2015, and identifying the opportunity for U.S. poultry to step into the market gap. In the report, published by the bank’s Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory team, Rabobank says that PEDv thus far has impacted about 60 percent of the U.S. breeding herd, 28 percent of the Mexican herd and is beginning to develop in Canada. If PEDv spreads in Canada and Mexico at the pace seen in the U.S., Rabobank says that North American hog slaughter could decline by nearly 18.5 million hogs during 2014 and 2015, or 12.5 percent relative to 2013 levels. Overall U.S. pork production is anticipated to decline 6 percent to 7 percent in 2014, the most in more than 30 years. “In the U.S., we see the outbreak of PEDv causing a significant shortfall in the availability of market hogs in 2014 — to the tune of 12.5 million hogs or 11 percent of annual slaughter,” said Rabobank analyst William Sawyer. “Given the ever rising number of PEDv cases reported, coupled with a six-month average lifecycle, the months of August through October are likely to be the tightest for processors, where slaughter could decline by 15 percent to 25 percent against 2013 levels. If the virus continues at its current rate, the shortfall to U.S. slaughter in 2014 could be as much as 15 million hogs.” The specific origin of PEDv in

the U.S. has not been definitively identified but comparison of strains of PEDv in the U.S. have indicated a close relationship with strains in China. What is clear is that once the virus enters a region, it can spread quite easily and rapidly throughout an entire population. The most common avenue is on livestock and farm equipment that come into contact with hogs positive with PEDv or their feces. In regard to productivity, 2014 will be a story of “the haves and have-nots” where hog producers who experienced mild cases of PEDv, or none at all, could realize margins of more than $60 per head, the highest calendar year average seen in Rabobank’s 40-year record. Conversely, hog producers who have had difficulty eradicating the virus could suffer significant losses as the pain of the high fixed costs of modern hog production compounds prolonged periods of weak productivity. Packers for the year to date have been in a “haves” position as the fear of possible stockouts have pushed pork cutout prices up much faster than hog prices. The gross margin for packers reached $63 per head, up from $37 this time last year. Profitability is likely to wane in the spring and summer, as prices continue to climb, testing pork demand, and hog shortages force packers to idle plants. The real winner in the PEDv situation, however, will be the U.S. poultry industry. U.S. beef production is forecast to decline by nearly 6 percent in 2014 and, coupled with Rabobank’s estimate of 6 percent to 7 percent less pork production, this implies an exceptional opportunity for the U.S. chicken industry as the protein of last resort. U.S. chicken production would have to rise by 8 percent to 9 percent to offset the shortfall from beef and pork, but a limited breeder flock and continued high demand for fer(Continued on next page)

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tilized eggs from Mexico will keep supply growth restrained. As a result, Rabobank expect chicken prices and margins to climb this spring and summer, yielding a very favorable year for the U.S. chicken industry. More information can be obtained from Rabobank at www.rabobank.com.

Jones-Hamilton a ‘top’ workplace WALBRIDGE, Ohio — The Jones-Hamilton Co. was recently named one of the Top 35 Workplaces by the Toledo Blade, a designation based solely on employee feedback. Jones-Hamilton President Bernie Murphy cites employee ownership as the driving force in employee satisfaction. “It would be unlikely to see this impressive level of commitment from our employees if they did not understand the business that they owned,” Murphy said. “Continu-

ous and accurate communication is critical to maintain the level of accountability and care our employee owners exhibit.” The Top Workplaces are determined by an employee survey conducted by WorkplaceDynamics LLP, research company on organizational health and employee engagement. During the past year, more than 5,000 organizations and one in every 88 employers in the U.S. have turned to WorkplaceDynamics to better understand what’s on the minds of their employees, the company noted. Based in Walbridge, Ohio, the Jones-Hamilton Co. is an employee owned chemical company that serves such diverse markets as water treatment, steel processing, oil and gas, pet food, food safety, poultry and dairy production. “As employee owners, our employees directly benefit from their daily roles in how we do business, serve our customers, support our community and secure their futures,” Murphy added. “This personal commitment assures our products are produced, shipped and

serviced in line with what our customers are paying for.” More information about JonesHamilton can be obtained at www. jones-hamilton.com.

Yum CEO pay falls amid China struggle The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Yum CEO David Novak saw his pay package drop 22 percent to $10 million last year as the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut fell short of its performance targets. The drop in pay from $12.8 million the previous year was the result of a lower performance-based bonus, reflecting the troubles that have beset the company’s important China division. Yum Brands Inc., based in Louisville, Ky., is the biggest Western fast-food operator in China with its KFC restaurants. China has been a critical growth driver for the company, with the unit accounting for

about 40 percent of its operating profit. But in late 2012, a report on Chinese TV said some of Yum’s suppliers were giving chickens unapproved levels of antibiotics, touching off sensitivities about food safety in the country. Sales began to nosedive. Executives have conceded they were slow to grasp the severity of the backlash before embarking on a marketing campaign to rebuild trust with customers. A few months later, however, the efforts were upended by a bird flu scare. Beyond those two factors, Yum is also dealing with more competition in the Chinese market. Back in the U.S., the company’s Taco Bell division has been riding on the success of its popular Doritos Locos Tacos. But its KFC and Pizza Hut chains are struggling and saw sales declines at locations open at least a year. Novak has stressed that China remains a key region for Yum and that the company plans to forge ahead in its expansion plans. The 61-yearold became chief executive in 2000

then took on the chairman title the following year. For 2013, Novak’s pay package included a base salary of $1.5 million, stock and options worth $6.8 million and a performance-based bonus of $939,600. The previous year, that performance-based portion of his bonus was $4.6 million. Other compensation included use of the company aircraft, insurance premiums and home security. But Novak’s pay package may get a boost next year — the company has said it expects adjusted earnings-per-share growth of at least 20 percent in 2014 as it rebounds from the setbacks. The Associated Press formula for executive compensation includes salary, bonuses, perks, abovemarket interest the company pays on deferred compensation and the estimated value of stock and stock options awarded during the year. It does not count changes in the present value of pension benefits, which makes the AP total slightly different in most cases from the total reported by companies to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

CALIFORNIA Animal nutrition conf. set for Fresno SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Animal Nutrition Conference, consisting of a Technical Symposium and Animal Nutrition Conference, will be held May 14-15 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Fresno, Calif. The Technical Symposium is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health and the Animal Nutrition Conference is sponsored by the California Grain & Feed Association. Topics for the Technical Symposium include an overview of the immune system, immulogical dysfunction in periparturient cows,

costs and consequences of immune activation, disease records and economic consequences during Vital 90 days. A joint session of the Animal Nutrition Conference will examine topics that include making feeding decisions, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, byproduct feeding/ support and comparison of new corn crop silage versus the old crop. Concurrent sessions will follow with information for ruminants and non-ruminants. Other activities will include presentation of the California Animal Nutrition scholarship winner, an awards program and and industry social and dinner at the Animal Science Pavilion on the California State University-Fresno campus. More information can be obtained by contacting the California

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

APR 14-16 — HUMAN RESOURCES SMNR., Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. APR 14-17 — AFIA/KSU HACCP PROGRAM FOR THE FEED INDUSTRY, Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, Kan. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703-524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org. APR 15-16 — EGG INDUSTRY ISSUES FORUM, Radisson Indianapolis Airport Hotel, Indianapolis, Inc. Contact: Egg Industry Center, Iowa State University, 201 Kildee Hall,

Grain & Feed Association, 1521 I St., Sacramento, Calif. 95814; 916441-2272; www.cgfa.org/events.

VIRGINIA FPSA to participate in Mexico expo MCLEAN — The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) will participate in the TecnoAlimentos Expo to be held June 3-5 in Mexico City’s Centro Banamex. Two sessions from the PROCESS EXPO University educational program will be incorporated into the TecnoAlimentos program, which is open to all show attendees. These sessions will focus on food safety and food processing technology. “Mexico is an incredibly important market for PROCESS EXPO, delivering more attendees to our show than any other foreign country besides Canada,” said Jeff Dahl, FPSA chairman and business man225-1116

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APR 28-29 — FEDERAL FOOD REGULATORY CONF., Embassy Suites Hotel, Washington, D.C. Contact: Prime Label Consultants, 536 7th St., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003; 202-5464444; conference@primelabel.com.

Ames, Iowa 50011-3150. Ph: 515-2948587; www.eggindustrycenter.org.

APR 29-30 — AFIA/FAMI-QS AWARENESS IN FEED SAFETY, Doubletree, Des Moines, Iowa. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org.

APR 16 — DELMARVA POULTRY BOOSTER BANQUET, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury, Md. Contact: Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 16686 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, Del. 19947-4881; dpi@ dpichicken.com; www.dpichicken.com.

APR 30-May 1 — NGA DAY IN WASHINGTON, Washington, D.C. Contact: National Grocers Association, 1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 250, Arlington, Va. 22201-5758. Ph: 703516-0700; amamone@nationalgrocers.org; www.nationalgrocers.org

APR 16 — DEEP SOUTH POULTRY CONF., Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, Ga. Contact: University of Georgia, Poultry Science Department, 211 Poultry Science Building, Athens, Ga. 30602-4356. Ph: 706-542-1371.

APR 30-May 1 — FMI DAY IN WASHINGTON, Mayflower Renaissance Washington Hotel, Washington, D.C. Contact: Food Marketing Institute, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, Va. 22202-4813. Ph: 202-4528444; fmi@fmi.org; www.fmi.org.

APR 24 — TPA GOLF TOURNEY & SMNR., Windtree Golf Course, Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Contact: Tracy, Tennessee Poultry Association, 931-

MAY 1-2 — NATIONAL BREEDERS ROUNDTABLE, Airport Marriott

ager at JBT FoodTech. “We feel that TecnoAlimentos Expo is a great vehicle to bring a little bit of PROCESS EXPO to our customers.” The next PROCESS EXPO is set for Sept. 15-18, 2015, in Chicago’s McCormick Place and will be colocated with the International Dairy Show. More information can be obtained by contacting FPSA, 1451 Dolley Madison Blvd., Suite 101, McLean, Va. 22101; 703-761-2600; www.fpsa.com. m m m

Feed safety course registration opens ARLINGTON — Registration is now open for the “FAMI-QS Awareness in Feed Safety Program: Solutions for the Specialty Feed & Mixture Industry.” The course is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association, Eurofins and FAMI-QS, the European feed additives and premixtures quality system, and is ideal for companies exporting feed additives to the European Union. The program will take place June Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. MAY 2 - GPF ANNUAL SPRING MTNG., Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris, Ga. Contact: Georgia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 763, Gainesville, Ga. 30503. Ph: 770-532-0473; claudette@gapf.org. MAY 5-6 — MIDWEST BROILER & TURKEY HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOLS, Columbia, Mo. Contact: salvarez@westernu.edu. MAY 7-8 — MIDWEST LAYER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL, Columbia, Mo. Contact: salvarez@westernu.edu. MAY 8-9 - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE STAKEHOLDER MTNG., Arlington, Va. Contact: Animal Agriculture Alliance, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916-B, Arlington, VA 22201. Ph: 703-562-5160; info@animalagalliance.org; www.animalagalliance.org. MAY 12-14 — UPE LEGISLATIVE BOARD MTNG., Washington, D.C. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. MAY 14 — VPF HEALTH & MANAGEMENT

10-11, in Des Moines, Iowa, and is an interactive, comprehensive training that will cover the regulations of the FAMI-QS program in an easyto-understand format, helping companies to achieve certification. Topics such as FAMI-QS’ background, the global importance of FAMI-QS, overview of scope, the EU regulations and compliance, feed safety management, implementation of the FAMI-QS code, FAMI-QS awareness resources, and crisis management and audit planning will be covered. Courses will be taught by Keith Epperson and Henry Turlington of AFIA and Michelle Lovett and Crista Righi of Eurofins Food Safety Systems. “We decided to keep the course size small to allow for ample question and answer periods and feedback from both instructors and attendees. The maximum registration is 25 participants,” said Keith Epperson, AFIA vice president of manufacturing and training. More information can be obtained by contacting Miranda McDaniel, AFIA manager of communications, at 703-558-3579 or mmcdaniel@ afia.org. SMNR., Harrisonburg, Va. Contact: Virginia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 2277, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801; hobey@ vapoultry. com; www.vapoultry.com. MAY 14-15 — POULTRY PROCESSOR WKSHP., Embassy Suites Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. MAY 15 — VPF FRIENDS OF FEATHERS GOLF TOURNEY., Harrisonburg, Va. Contact: Virginia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 2277, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801; hobey@ vapoultry. com; www.vapoultry.com. MAY 18-21 — ALLTECH INT’L. SYMPSM., Lexington, Ky. Contact: Alltech International, 3031 Catnip Hill Pike, Nicholasville, Ky. 40356; www.alltech.com/symposiium; symposium@alltech.com. MAY 19-20 — NATIONAL EGG QUALITY SCHOOL, Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza, Sacramento, Calif. Contact: Denna Baldwin, program manager, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Food Quality Assurance Program, 50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, Md. 21401. Ph: 410-8415769; denna.baldwin@maryland.gov.

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AVMA salutes U.S. Senate for veterinary mobility bill WASHINGTON — In a move that brings Congress one step closer to allowing veterinarians the complete ability to provide care to their animal patients beyond their clinics, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) praised the U.S. Senate for its unanimous passage of the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act (S. 1171). Sponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Angus King (I-Maine), this commonsense legislation will give veterinarians who treat their patients on the farm, in the wild, at a client’s home or in any other mobile setting, the ability to bring and use controlled substances to provide pain management, anesthesia or euthanasia, the association stated. “The Senate’s action proves that our nation’s leaders are listening to the veterinary profession and are diligently working to ensure that animals in all settings continue to receive the best quality care,” said Dr. Clark Fobian, president of the AVMA. “To be a veterinarian, you must be willing to go to your patients when they cannot come to you, and this means being able to bring all of

the vital medications you need in your medical bag. We are pleased that the Senate has taken action to fix a loophole in federal regulation, which has concerned veterinarians over the past few years, and urge the U.S. House to swiftly follow suit.” “The passage of the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act today is a step in the right direction for the licensed practitioners who help ensure public safety and care for animals in Kansas and across the country,” Moran said. “By legalizing the transportation and dispensation of controlled substances, this legislation makes certain veterinarians are equipped with the tools they need and is particularly important for practitioners who work in rural areas, conduct research or respond to emergency situations.” “I am very pleased the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act passed the Senate,” King said. “Working in a rural state like Maine often requires veterinarians to travel long distances in order to provide care to animals on farms, in homes and at shelters. This bill will grant properly licensed veterinarians the right to carry and administer controlled substances,

including important medications, allowing them to do their jobs.” Since November 2009, the Drug Enforcement Administration has informed the veterinary profession that the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) does not permit registrants to take controlled substances beyond their registered locations, such as a clinic or home in a veterinarian’s case. This narrow interpretation of the law is problematic for those veterinarians who care for animals in a variety of settings and also for those who live on a state border, therefore providing care in two states, but only having registered in one state. The DEA has indicated in the past that without a statutory change to the law, some veterinarians may be practicing outside the confines of the law. The Senate bill has the support of more than 130 veterinary medical and other organizations. The House version of the bill (H.R. 1528) has more than 140 cosponsors and is endorsed by the House Veterinary Medicine Caucus, led by veterinarians Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) and Ted Yoho (R-Fla.).

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Korea eligible to export poultry to U.S. WASHINGTON — USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service has issued a final rule adding the Republic of Korea to the list of countries eligible to export poultry products to the U.S., effective May 27, 2014. FSIS has reviewed Korea’s poultry laws, regulations and inspection system and has determined that they are equivalent to the Poultry Products Inspection Act and the U.S. food safety system for poultry. Under the final rule, slaughtered

poultry or parts or other products processed in certified Korean establishments will be eligible for export to the U.S. All such products will be subject to re-inspection at U.S. ports of entry by FSIS inspectors.

Ginseng chicken stew Korea will export two types of ginseng chicken stew products to the U.S. According to data from Korea,

only two Korean establishments will export ginseng chicken stew to the U.S. The average combined annual production of these two establishments is 3.1 million pounds (20062010 average) and their projected total export volume will be about 380,000 pounds in the first year of exporting to the U.S., gradually increasing to about 2.25 million pounds in year five. More information can be obtained from FSIS at www.fsis.usda.gov.

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She credits improved biosecurity measures taken by pork producers such as Scott Hays, a partner in Two Mile Pork, a family-owned operation near Monroe City. Hays is past chairman of Missouri Pork Producers Association and current board member of Missouri Corn Growers Association. Two Mile Pork created a PEDv plan to supplement an existing biosecurity plan for its 4,400-head sow operation. Meetings are held regularly to talk about ways to prevent the spread of the disease to the 300 pigs born there each day. If the disease hits the sow barn, Hays stands to lose 7,500 pigs in three to four weeks. The farm is closed to tours and delivery trucks. Deliveries are made to

an off-site office, fumigated with a disinfectant and taken to the farm in a vehicle that has been washed and dried thoroughly before entering the farm. Employees wear clean disposable booties that have not touched the ground to create a line of separation. As another precaution, Two Mile Pork quit using starter feed containing porcine plasma for weaning pigs. The plasma comes from the dried blood of slaughtered hogs. The high-protein feed is fed to pigs that have quit nursing but aren’t eating grain yet. The March 30 Wall Street Journal said scientists and regulators are scrutinizing the plasma as a possible pathway for PEDv. Two Mile Pork has been a showerin, shower-out facility since opening in 1994. Employees undress and shower when they enter the barn. They put on clean boots and cloth-

ing. At the end of the workday, they shower again and put on their own clothes. “You can never be too cautious,” said Hays’ daughter, Acacia Hagan. Hagan checks nursery pigs at growers and contract feeders. New protocol calls for her to carry bins of clothing, one for dirty and one for clean. She puts on fresh coveralls and booties in her car before each farm visit. Her feet never touch the ground until she puts on disposable booties. She places used clothing in a “dirty bin.” She sprays the vehicle’s interior with disinfectant, concentrating on the floor mats, handles and steering wheel. Employees avoid places where fecal matter might be carried in on someone’s shoes. They make fewer trips to town to shop and attend school and social events. They also avoid a convenience store with

a parking area large enough to park hog trucks. A driver might carry fecal material into the store on his shoes. Hays said it has been hard to discourage employees from patronizing local businesses as often. “Being a local business, we like to support local businesses,” he said. Shannon agrees that social isolation of pork producers is difficult. “They have restricted where they go and how they do business,” she said. “It’s very traumatic for the workers and the owners.” Hays worries about the emotional toll an outbreak will take on employees. “This disease is really ugly,” he said. “To walk in and know that every pig born that day is going to die takes an emotional toll on the help.” Hagan echoes his concerns and adds her own. “If farmers aren’t cau-

tious and we let it sweep the whole nation and lose all of our pigs, we’ve got a lot of hungry people out there. We want to feed the world.” “The U.S. raises the lowest-cost and highest-quality pork in the world,” Hays says. “We do it better than anybody else. There are a lot of people around the world that rely on our meat production.” Shannon remains optimistic that USDA’s latest numbers indicate a slowdown of the disease and that Missouri pork producers will continue to feed the world. More information on PEDv can be obtained at www.pork.org or www.aasv.org. The MU Extension publication “Biosecurity for Today’s Swine Operation” (G2340) is available for free download at www.extension. missouri.edu/p/G2340.

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus: Lock Your Farm Door ATLANTA — Cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) have been reported in the U.S. for approximately a year. In this time, veterinarians have learned a lot about the disease but also have unanswered questions. “What is known is this virus has

a high mortality rate — up to 100 percent of very young animals die — and the virus is very stable, capable of remaining in an environment for weeks, which can lead to ongoing losses,” said Dr. Mary Battrell, senior production swine veterinarian at Murphy-Brown LLC, at the

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VIV International Pork Production Summit Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus roundtable discussion held during the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The summit was sponsored by Dutch-based trade show organizers of VIV. Although the method of transmission in not certain, it is clear that the virus is highly contagious. “Basically, the bottom line is you need to lock your farm down. There’s a lot of positive ways PEDv can get into a farm,” Battrell said. “We need to put a lot of emphasis on biosecurity.” Dr. Matthew Turner of Prestage Farms pointed out that production is slow to recover following a wave of PEDv for a number of reasons. Although PED is similar in ways to transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE), PED is much harder to get rid of, and the production cycle can be affected for as long as several months. Because pigs shed enormous amounts of this highly infectious virus, it is difficult for sows to protect their

young by passing on immunity. Also, abortions and reduced conception rates may be associated with a PEDv outbreak, sometimes caused when porcine reproductive and respiratory virus spreads at the same time. In his presentation on the “Future of the U.S. Pork Sector in a Global Perspective,” James Kenwood, managing director of Rabobank International, observed that pork is the leading globally consumed meat protein, with chicken catching up and beef fairly stable. He also noted that China is an important part of that calculus. It is the largest single protein-consuming market, and pork represents nearly 75 percent of all protein consumed. These numbers could add up to good news for the U.S., which has already benefited from increased global pork demand, particularly if China follows the model of Japan. “The outlook for the pork sector is based on understanding the value chain,” Kenwood said, using Atlanta’s January blast of snowy weather to remind the audience that

weather is one reason why the pork value chain is volatile and “not for the faint of heart.” Although early predictions call for 2014 to be a year of record profitability, anything from devaluation of the yen — which makes U.S.produced pork more expensive — to the spread of the PEDv could affect that forecast. From a Chinese perspective, Ma Chuang, vice secretary general, Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, and partner, Boyar Communication Co., detailed some of the challenges and opportunities ahead. He shared that beef and mutton prices in China have soared, making pork a more affordable option for consumers who crave more protein in their diets. If beef production cannot meet this demand, then other sources will have an opening, including pork and poultry. Demand for poultry has also risen, although it was hit by the outbreak of H7N9 bird flu last year. Importation of pork and edible offal is also expected to grow.

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Chick-fil-A tops KFC as leading chicken chain CHICAGO — Chick-fil-A posted 2013 sales of $5.1 billion, surpassing KFC as the top chicken chain, according to data from Technomic Inc. released in its annual reporting on the top U.S. restaurant organizations. Chick-fil-A grew 9.3 percent in 2013, leading the limited-service sub segment restaurants. These latest figures represent Chick-fil-A’s continued and steady growth among restaurant chains. Chick-fil-A has more than 1,700 locations in 39 sites and Washington, D.C. According to the company, system-wide sales in 2012 reached $4.6 billion, reflecting a 14 percent increase over the chain’s 2011 performance and a same-store sales increase of 6 percent. As a whole, limited-service restaurants in 2013 saw a sales bump of 3.9 percent with chicken chains posting a 5.1 percent growth, ac-

cording to the Technomic report. Technomic also reported that the 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.5 percent annual sales increase in 2013, a significant decline from 4.9 percent the prior year. The foodservice consultancy found that U.S. systemwide sales for the Top 500 chains grew to an estimated $264 billion in 2013, up more than $8.8 billion over 2012. “Although we have seen overall growth within the Top 500, the pace has slowed since last year,” said Ron Paul, president of Technomic. “Competition for share of stomach is getting more and more challenging. But brands that have found a way to differentiate themselves are gaining market share.” Among limited-service restaurants, the highest growth came from the Asian, bakery cafe and coffee cafe categories. Segment leaders were Panda Express (10.7 percent

sales growth), Panera Bread (11.8 percent) and Starbucks (10.6 percent). McDonald’s, the largest U.S. restaurant chain, saw minimal sales growth of 0.7 percent in 2013, to reach annual sales of $35.9 billion. Subway continues as the second largest restaurant chain in the U.S., followed by Starbucks, Wendy’s and Burger King. Full-service restaurants experienced a 2.4 percent sales increase in 2013, a slight decrease over the 2.9 percent seen in 2012. The fullservice steak category continued to show healthy growth, with an increase of 6.2 percent. Gains in the steak category were driven by Texas Roadhouse (11.1 percent) and LongHorn Steakhouse (12.8 percent). Among varied-menu chains, which increased sales by 2.5 percent overall, the category leader, Buffalo Wild Wings, boosted sales 12.9 percent.

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Delivering vaccines chicks can gobble up By Sandra Avant

Special to Poultry Times

BELTSVILLE, Md. — An alternate vaccine delivery system for newborn chicks has been developed by USDA scientists to improve vaccination against intestinal diseases like coccidiosis. A common and costly poultry disease, coccidiosis is caused by tiny, single-celled parasites that belong to the genus Eimeria. Infected birds spread disease by shedding oocysts, the egglike stage of the parasite. The infected birds are slower to gain weight and grow, and sometimes die. Traditional poultry vaccine methods involve vaccinating chicks in trays on a conveyor with an electronic sprayer. However, some chicks may be missed by these

methods and consequently have little defense against diseases. The alternate system, developed by scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Md., and Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, Texas, involves putting low doses of live Eimeria oocysts inside gelatin beads, which are fed to birds. Microbiologist Mark Jenkins and zoologist Ray Fetterer, in BARC’s Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory, examined the gelatin bead vaccine effectiveness in chicks of layer hens and broilers. One-dayold chicks were immunized by ingesting gelatin beads or with a hand-held sprayer. The group that swallowed the gelatin beads had

a greater vaccine uptake than the group that received the vaccine in spray form, and was better protected against coccidiosis. In another experiment, chicks were reared similarly to birds in a poultry house, vaccinated with the gelatin beads and later given a dose of Eimeria oocysts. The vaccinebead-fed chicks had greater weight gains than an unvaccinated group and were more capable of converting feed into body mass. ARS and SwRI scientists have filed a patent application for this research and are working on a gelatin bead vaccine delivery device for commercial poultry houses. Sandra Avant is a public affairs specialist with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, Md.

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Handheld inspection tool will increase food safety for soldiers NATICK, Mass. — Military food inspectors may one day hold the key to avoiding foodborne illness in the palms of their hands. The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, is working to develop a small, sensitive, hand-held device that will both capture and detect dangerous pathogens that can cause food-related illness. The effort received a 2013 U. S. Food & Drug Administration leveraging and collaboration award. Under the award, scientists from Food Protection Team and Macromolecular Sciences and Engineering Team at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, are collaborating with the FDA, Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The award is for “Designing Handheld Resistance Based Biosensors Utilizing Conducting Nonwoven Fibers for In-Field Microbial Patho-

gen Detection.” NSRDEC originally came up with the idea of conductive membrane sensors and performed the initial research under the Army’s 6.1 basic research programs. This research is the basis for the collaboration with the FDA and MIT. The NSRDEC scientists involved in the project include Andre Senecal, Kris Senecal, Joshua Magnone, Patrick Marek, Shannon McGraw and Philip Pivarnik. The food inspection tool will reduce the danger soldiers face from contaminated food. Food safety is critical to combat readiness. Soldier performance, quality of life and health can be seriously affected by undetected pathogens in food. “Military operations at some overseas locations where food is procured locally and food safety laws are lenient, are especially problematic. Soldiers can lose a lot of time from work because they get sick from pathogens present in wa-

ter and food,” Andre Senecal said. “We are starting our work with E. coli 0157:H7, but the goal is to look at all microbial pathogens and toxins that they produce.” “The leading cause of illness among troops has historically been gastroenteritis, with one of the primary culprits being E. coli,” McGraw explained. Biosensors consist of a biological component, such as an antibody or DNA that is capable of capturing, detecting and recording information about a measurable physical change in the biosensor system. When bacteria are present on the device it impedes the flow of electricity from one side to the other side, McGraw said. This change in the electrical connection tells the user that the sensor has encountered a dangerous food pathogen. The sensor will be a marked improvement over current detection methods because of its portability and simplicity in a field environ-

ment. Current methods use cumbersome, sometimes heavy equipment, including tubing and reagents. Since the sensors would capture and detect on the same device, the need for some peripheral equipment is eliminated, Marek said. “It will be portable,” added Kris Senecal. “And the device will be reusable and the detection membranes disposable, and (it) will hold up in a field environment,” McGraw said. The biosensor will concentrate pathogens that could help eliminate the need to grow the bacteria, which can take eight to 30 hours, Andre Senecal explained. “We thought we could incorporate Kris’s work on electrospinning and use nanotechnology and fibers as a way of simplifying the process of extracting and concentrating the bacteria on one platform,” he said. Kris Senecal is working to put conductive polymers on nanofibers, which she said work better at detec-

tion than a flat surface. “Nanofibers are one-billionth of a meter and nanomaterials are cheap, one-use and super lightweight,” Kris Senecal explained. “Nanofibers may be used for food safety. Antibodies can be added to the nanofibers, which have a lot of surface area to which you can add antibodies that can catch single-cell bacteria, and other pathogens. The sensor will provide protection from E. coli, listeria, general food threats, and salmonella.” “It will be very helpful in preventing illness. Everyone is looking for something better, cheaper, faster,” McGraw said. “If it can be used for the military, it can be used elsewhere,” Pivarnik said. “This could also help farmers since not all farmers use safe, municipal, chlorinated water,” Andre Senecal added. “It definitely has commercial applications,” Kris Senecal said.

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Markets

ate. Offerings light. The market on tom bulk parts was steady. Demand was moderate. Offerings light. The market on thigh meat was steady, with a firm undertone. Demand was light to moderate. Offerings light. Mechanically separated turkey market was steady. Demand was light to moderate. Offerings light. Trading for parts was slow to moderate.

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

Nat’l. Turkey Market: (Apr. 7): The market on frozen hens and toms was steady with a steady to firm undertone. Demand was light to moderate. Offerings light. Frozen

Grade A basted equivalent processor offering prices on a national basis for hens was $1.00-$1.08 f.o.b. and 16-24 lb. toms $1.00-$1.08 f.o.b. for current shipments. The market on white meat and white trims was steady to firm. Demand was moder-

Exports: Trading was slow to moderate. Market was steady to firm. Demand was light to moderate. Offerings light.

F owl: Apr. 4: Live spent heavy fowl

Final prices at Farm Buyer Loading (per pound): range 11-23¢

P arts: Georgia:

The f.o.b. dock quoted prices on ice-pack parts based on truckload and pool truckload lots for the week of Apr. 7: line run tenders $2.15½; skinless/boneless breasts $2.06; whole breasts $1.12; boneless/skinless thigh meat $1.45½; thighs 75¢; drumsticks 74½¢; leg quarters 54¢; wings $1.37.

N ational Slaughter: Broiler: Estimated slaughter

for week ending Apr. 5 is 159,339,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Mar. 29 was 153,651,000. Heavy-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Apr. 5 is 1,628,000. Actual slaughter for the week end-

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.

Apr. 4

Company Annual High Mar. 25 Apr. 8 Cal-Maine 64.22 58.54 61.42 Campbell Soup 48.83 44.32 44.68 ConAgra 37.28 30.25 31.21 Hormel 49.47 47.93 47.97 Pilgrim’s Pride 21.41 19.62 20.27 79.67 77.15 78.60 Sanderson Farms 2948.24 2664.32 2517.77 Seaboard 44.24 42.43 41.59 Tyson

Extra Large Regions: N ortheast 167.00 Southeast 168.50 Midwest 163.50 South Central 175.50 Combined 168.97

Large

Medium

165.00 146.00 166.50 150.00 161.50 145.50 174.50 158.50 167.26 150.44

Computed from simple weekly averages weighted by regional area populations

Grain Prices OHIO COUNTRY ELEV. Mar. 25 Apr. 1 Apr. 8 $4.60 $4.74 $4.73 No. 2 Yellow Corn/bu. Soybeans/bu. $14.25 $14.66 $14.66 (Courtesy: Prospect Farmers Exchange, Prospect, Ohio)

(Courtesy: A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc.)

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

CHICKS PLACED (Thousands)

Mar. 8

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28,482 20,960 9,978 4,607 1,224 33,696 7,449 3,833 7,692 17,823 8,533 20,290 6,998 3,908 5,102 14,358 6,681 7,933

28,488 20,334 9,357 4,669 1,224 34,410 7,765 3,772 7,735 17,660 8,541 20,330 6,851 3,903 4,786 14,464 6,829 7,828

28,289 20,508 8,976 4,269 1,222 33,887 7,866 3,772 7,694 16,794 8,456 20,599 7,095 3,766 4,842 14,454 6,655 7,682

28,564 20,696 9,743 4,623 1,219 33,918 7,652 3,772 7,684 17,285 8,180 20,606 6,873 3,889 4,973 14,016 6,601 7,920

21,528 19,532 9,534 4,517 1,218 26,442 5,792 3,397 5,937 14,638 5,959 15,909 3,803 2,614 4,351 11,846 5,486 5,847

21,624 19,326 8,867 4,147 1,366 26,080 6,053 3,407 6,690 14,784 5,097 16,348 4,483 3,038 4,716 11,707 5,012 5,911

20,547 18,327 9,639 4,664 1,283 26,538 6,418 3,410 6,024 15,288 5,933 15,840 5,092 3,335 4,913 11,740 5,202 5,897

21,784 18,981 9,717 5,046 1,329 26,209 5,934 3,693 5,278 15,106 6,305 16,004 4,520 3,058 4,441 11,144 5,950 5,897

19 States Total

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Estimates: The estimated number of broiler/ fryers available for slaughter the week ending Apr. 5 was 157.3 million head compared to 151.5 million head slaughtered the same week last year. The estimated U.S. slaughter for the week of Apr. 5 was 159.7 million head or 2.4 million more than estimated available. For the week of Apr.12, the estimated available is 153.7 million head, notes the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Poultry Programs.

Broiler/Fryer Report

Industry Stock Report

ing Mar. 29 was 1,604,000. Light-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Apr. 5 is 1,710,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Mar. 29 was 1,850,000. Total: Week of Apr. 5: 162,677,000. Week of Mar. 29: 157,105,000.

USDA National Composite Weighted Average For week of: Apr. 4 For week of: Mar. 28 Majority (whole body) Eastern Region: New York: Central Region: Chicago: Western Region: Los Angeles:

$108.51 $108.45

Apr. 4 $1.06--$1.13 $1.07--$1.11 $1.02--$1.07 $1.02--$1.07 $1.07--$1.17 $1.07--$1.16

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 Apr. 4 Last year Hens (8-16 lbs.) 101.50 97.00 102.58 95.92 Toms (16-24 lbs.) Week ending Mar. 28 Hens (8-16 lbs.) Toms (16-24 lbs.)

103.50 103.51

Mar. avg. 102.34 102.26

Egg Markets USDA quotations New York cartoned del. store-door: Apr. 1 Apr. 8 Extra large, no change $1.73--$1.77 $1.73--$1.77 Large, no change $1.71--$1.75 $1.71--$1.75 Medium, down 2¢ $1.52--$1.56 $1.50--$1.54 Southeast Regional del. warehouse: Apr. 1 Apr. 8 Extra large, up 11½¢ $1.54½--$1.75 $1.66--$1.82 Large, up 14½¢ $1.50½--$1.72 $1.65--$1.82 Medium, up 13¢ $1.34½--$1.55 $1.47½--$1.65

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AMERICAN EGG BOARD HOTLINE AEB Hotline appears regularly in Poultry Times and provides an update on programs and services provided for egg producers by the American Egg Board. Details on any item mentioned may be obtained by contacting AEB at 1460 Renaissance Dr., Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Phone: 847-296-7043. yy AEB is gearing up another strong Easter promotional program this year building on 2013’s success. By helping the egg industry reclaim Easter in 2013 as an egg holiday, AEB helped drive a +3.8 percent increase in egg category sales (equivalized dozens) vs. Easter 2012. New program elements this year include: — New Easter advertising creative and increased Easter advertising — Higher reach and more impressions — Partnership with PAAS egg decorating kits — HGTV Designers the Novogratz as egg decorating spokespersons — New Media Partners: “The Chew” TV Show & the Huffington Post — More social media through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare and Pinterest. yy AEB kicked off Easter outreach on March 12, distributing its media kit and press release featuring Easter trends and design tips to more than 2,000 contacts nationwide. The partnership with “The Chew” national television program includs a five-minute segment focusing on hard-boiling, egg decorating and dyeing and

entertaining recipes. The segment featured celebrity hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall and Clinton Kelly and aired on April 4 and was cross promoted on social media sites. At retail, AEB will run a promotion with Keebler Crackers whereby consumers will receive a dozen free eggs with the purchase of two Keebler Cracker packages. yy Social media will play a huge role in AEB’s Easter outreach including efforts on: Facebook: AEB will offer its Incredible Edible Egg Facebook fans a coupon for $.55 Off the Purchase of Two Dozen Eggs. A cross-promoted contest on Facebook and Instagram that encourages fans to follow AEB on Instagram for a chance to win a year’s supply of eggs. Twitter: Easter Holiday Help will be available through #FoodieChats. The Twitter event will be dedicated to answering 10 of the most common egg and egg dyeing questions. Pinterest: Pinterest houses all Novogratz egg design tips, and AEB will be conduct its own Virtual Egg Hunt, encouraging followers to find the “Golden Egg” in one of our boards. Each person who finds the egg and comments on the photo will be entered to win a year’s supply of eggs. Instagram: AEB is excited about the launch of its Instagram account and will be using it to tell the story of egg decorating through fun, filtered posts of the Novogratz egg designs and delicious Easter brunch recipes and more.

Texas A&M awarded $31K grant TUCKER, Ga. — Texas A&M University recently received a $31,557 student recruiting grant from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s USPOULTRY Foundation. The check was presented by Brian Barrett, president of Feather Crest Farms and USPOULTRY board member; and T.J. Klein, complex manager for Feather Crest Farms, to Dr. David J. Caldwell, professor and head, Poultry Science Department

at Texas A&M University. James Grimm, executive vice president of the Texas Poultry Federation, assisted with the check presentation. “We greatly appreciate USPOULTRY’s support of our student and departmental programs. In the coming year, we plan to strengthen existing departmental student recruitment/development programs and develop new and innovative strategies for attracting youth to the department and the field of poultry

science,” Caldwell said. The USPOULTRY Foundation board recently approved student recruiting grants totaling more than $183,000 to the six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and 14 other institutions with industry related programs. The Foundation provides annual recruiting funds to colleges and universities to attract students to their poultry programs.

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Plenty of eggs available for Easter and Passover WASHINGTON — Although retail egg prices are historically high at $1.98 per dozen, consumers will find an adequate supply of the protein powerhouses to fill Easter baskets and for Passover meals, according to John Anderson, deputy chief economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Further, “Eggs remain a relatively low-cost source of protein at a time when other meat and dairy product prices are also up,” Anderson said. Recently, global demand for eggs has been very strong. In 2013, U.S. egg exports were up by 39 percent compared to the prior year. Much of the increase was due to an increase in exports to Mexico, which in addition to having strong consumer demand, has also had its domestic egg supply reduced by an avian influenza outbreak that began in early 2012.

“U.S. poultry farmers are working to catch up with the surge in demand. U.S. table egg production has increased in each of the past three years and is expected to increase by another 1.5 percent again this year. Demand remains strong, but exports to Mexico will begin to taper off as that country rebuilds its domestic poultry industry,” Anderson concluded. Top egg-producing states include Iowa, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Texas, Arkansas, California, North Carolina and Alabama.

Marketbasket survey Eggs were among the higher retail food price items used to prepare breakfast, including bacon and bread, that have resulted in a slight increase in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest Semi-An-

nual Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $53.27, up $1.73 or about 3.5 percent compared to a survey conducted a year ago. Of the 16 items surveyed, 10 increased, five decreased and one remained the same in average price. “Several typical breakfast items increased in price, accounting for much of the modest increase in the marketbasket,” said Anderson. “The 3.5 percent increase shown by our survey tracks closely with Agriculture Department’s forecast of 2.5 percent to 3.5 percent food inflation for 2014,” he said. Items showing retail price increases from a year ago included bacon, up 12 percent to $4.80 per pound; ground chuck, up 10 percent to $4.10 per pound; white bread, up

10 percent to $1.81 for a 20-ounce loaf; sirloin tip roast, up 9 percent to $5.03 per pound; eggs, up 8 percent to $1.98 per dozen; whole milk, up 6 percent to $3.68 per gallon; chicken breasts, up 6 percent to $3.51 per pound; flour, up 5 percent to $2.76 for a 5-pound bag; toasted oat cereal, up less than 1 percent to $2.93 for a 9-ounce box; and Russet potatoes, up less than one-half of 1 percent to $2.70 for a 5-pound bag. These items showed modest retail price decreases: bagged salad, down 4 percent to $2.61 per pound; deli ham, down 3 percent to $5.21 per pound; apples, down 3 percent to $1.59 per pound; vegetable oil, down 2 percent to $2.85 for a 32-ounce bottle; and orange juice, down 1 percent to $3.24 per halfgallon Shredded cheddar cheese remained the same in price compared

to a year ago, at $4.47 per pound. Price checks of alternative milk and egg choices not included in the overall marketbasket survey average revealed the following: 1/2 gallon regular milk, $2.46; 1/2 gallon rBST-free milk, $3.87; 1/2 gallon organic milk, $3.97; and 1 dozen “cage-free” eggs, $3.33. AFBF has conducted an informal quarterly marketbasket survey of retail food price trends from 1989 to 2012. In 2013, the marketbasket series was updated to include two semi-annual surveys of “everyday” food items, a summer cookout survey and the annual Thanksgiving survey. A total of 89 shoppers in 27 states participated in the latest survey, conducted in March. More information from the American Farm Bureau Federation can be obtained at www.fb.org.

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POULTRY TIMES, April 14, 2014

‘Superdosing’ poultry diets with enzyme could save money Nottingham Trent University

NOTTINGHAM, England — ‘Superdosing’ poultry diets with the enzyme phytase could result in huge savings to the poultry industry, new research has revealed. A study led by Nottingham Trent University found adding high levels of phytase to rapeseed meal was just as nutritious for broiler chicks as the widely-used soybean, which is more expensive and imported from the United States. Scientists have found that increasing levels of phytase in rapeseed significantly increased the bioavailability of phosphorus in broiler chicks, which is vital for the development and maintenance of their skeletal system. Phosphorus — which is present in plant tissues, grains and oil seed — is supplemented into poultry feed, but is expensive and broilers find it hard to utilise it because it is always bonded to other elements and compounds. About two-thirds is bound to a

molecule called phytate, and can’t be accessed by poultry because they have such tiny amounts of phytase in their gastrointestinal tract, which is needed to make the phosphorus bioavailable. This anti-nutritional effect of phytate is estimated to cost animal producers up to $2.1 billion a year, and phytate-bound phosphorus that is excreted can also have negative implications on the environment. But according to researchers the findings from this latest study, published in the journal British Poultry Science, could address both of these issues. The team, from the university’s School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, studied the effect of feeding broilers diets where the main protein source was either rapeseed or soybean meal. The diets were then supplemented with no phytase, the recommended dose of phytase, or a ‘superdose.’ The phosphorus and dietary calcium solubility — how much was available for the bird to absorb — of

almost 200 chicks were then measured. The researchers found that superdosing rapeseed meal diets with phytase resulted in 76 percent of dietary phosphorus being absorbed, which is 2 percent higher than that absorbed in soybean diets supplemented with the recommended dose. In addition to this, the amount of calcium and phosphorus excreted reduced by 9 percent and 11 percent, respectively, compared to diets without phytase, and by 4 percent and 5 percent compared to diets with the recommended dose. “Cheaper and more environmentally-friendly ways to meet the phosphorus requirements of broilers are constantly being sought after,” said Natalie Morgan, who is based in the university’s Poultry Unit. She said: “The UK poultry industry produces over 850 million broilers a year, which are fed approximately 1,300 tons of broiler feed, so our findings could have a big economic consequence.”

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Cal-Maine to acquire remaining interests in Delta Egg JACKSON, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 50 percent of the membership interests of Delta Egg Farm LLC from Sunbest Foods of Iowa Inc., a Moark LLC affiliate. Cal-Maine currently owns the remaining 50 percent of Delta Egg Farm, so the entity will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CalMaine. The membership interests will be purchased by Cal-Maine Foods for a total of $17 million. The transaction was expected to close effective March 1, 2014. Delta Egg Farm owns and oper-

ates a feed mill and egg production complex with a capacity for approximately 1.2 million laying hens, located near Delta,Utah, and an organic egg production complex with a capacity for approximately 400,000 laying hens located near Chase, Kan. Dolph Baker, chairman, president and chief executive officer of CalMaine Foods Inc., said, “While we have enjoyed a long-term working relationship with Moark and Sunbest Foods of Iowa, we are excited about the opportunity to take over the ownership and management of Delta Egg Farm LLC. We look forward to the opportunity to continue

to expand our business and provide greater value for our shareholders.” Cal-Maine Foods is primarily engaged in the production, grading packing and sale of fresh shell eggs, including conventional, cage-free, organic and nutritionally-enhanced eggs. The company, headquartered in Jackson, Miss., is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the US. and sells the majority of its shell eggs in approximately 29 states across the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and midAtlantic regions of the U.S. More information can be obtained at www.calmainefoods.com.

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