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Marel Stork celebrates 70th year milestone in Ga. By David B. Strickland Poultry Times Staff

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — With what began in 1944 as Gainesville Machine Co., Marel Stork Poultry Processing marked its 70th anniversary of business in Gainesville, Ga., on June 14. A noted name in the poultry processing machine industry, Marel Stork celebrated with a company event for its employees and their families that included games, tours, music and a barbecue picnic. “Reaching a 70 year milestone means a company needs to be successful,” said Einar Einarsson, president of Marel USA. “It needs to be growing and have something unique to offer. This is the case for Marel Stork.” “We have had an eventful and interesting history,” he added. Among the major steps along the company’s timeline include: yy 1944 — Gainesville Machine

Co. is founded by Grover Harben. The company began as a metal working shop. yy 1971 — The company is sold to Chickmaster Corp., and in 1973, the name is changed from Gainesville Machine Co. to GAMCO. yy 1975 — Stork purchases the company and the name is changed to Stork Gamco. yy 2008 — Iceland-based Marel purchases Stork Food Systems. The company expanded and grew several times through the years. The current location employs approximately 230 and conducts research, design and fabrication of poultry processing machinery in its 250,000-square-foot facility. “And here we stand today and the story goes on,” Einarsson said. Addressing the more than 350 people in attendance, he added that, “I would like to use this opportunity to congratulate you all in this milestone and recognize you all for 70 years of service and success. “It’s because of you, it’s because

of your hard work, dedication, creativity, along with our colleagues around the world that we are able to be here today — both to celebrate our success and to enjoy this beautiful day with our co-workers and families.” “This has been a respected company all through the years by the different names, but the current owners, management and employees have taken it to an even higher level; and we appreciate what you mean to the poultry industry of Georgia, the nation and the world,” said Abit Massey, president emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation. “You have helped make Gainesville and Hall County the ‘poultry capital of the world,’ and you have clearly made it the poultry processing and machinery capital of the world,” Massey said. “We also appreciate your support for the Georgia Poultry Federation. By one of the earlier names, the company was

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Celebrating 70 years: Marel Stork Poultry Processing celebrated its 70th anniversary of business in Gainesville, Ga., on June 14. Among the speakers at the event included, left to right, Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle; Einar Einarsson, president of Marel USA; and Abit Massey, president emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation.

Tyson Foods wins Hillshire bid, Pilgrim’s drops out SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire all outstanding shares of The Hillshire Brands Co. for a price of $63 per share in cash — an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.55 billion. Following the Tyson announcement, Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire The Hillshire Brands Co. “As a disciplined acquirer, we determined that it was in the best interests of our shareholders not to increase our proposed price of $55 per share in cash,” said Bill Lovette,

Pilgrim’s chief executive officer. “Pilgrim’s will maintain its strong focus on operational excellence and shareholder value, while pursuing acquisition opportunities that advance our stated strategy. We appreciate the support of our shareholders, customers and team members throughout this process.” The Tyson offer is subject to Hillshire Brands being released from its existing agreement to acquire Pinnacle Foods Inc. Hillshire Brands made an offer in May to acquire Pinnacle Foods for $4.3 billion. Tyson’s offer was unanimously approved by the company’s board

of directors. The offer will remain in place until Dec. 12, the final termination date of the deal with Pinnacle. If that agreement is terminated, Hillshire Brands would be able to accept the offer. “The Hillshire Brands acquisition would represent a defining moment for Tyson Foods,” said Donnie Smith, Tyson’s president and chief executive officer. “Our strategy has been to grow our prepared foods business, and it has been our aspiration to be a leader in retail prepared foods just as we are in chicken. Now we will have those iconic No. 1 and No. 2 brands in numerous categories.”

Hillshire Brands, however, said its board of directors “has not approved the Tyson Foods offer, has not changed its recommendation regarding the Pinnacle merger and is not making any recommendation with respect to the Tyson offer. Hillshire Brands does not have the right to terminate the merger agreement with Pinnacle Foods on the basis of the Tyson Foods offer or enter into an agreement with Tyson Foods prior to its termination. There can be no assurance that any transaction will result from the Tyson Foods offer.”

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Hillshire withdraws Pinnacle proposal CHICAGO — The Hillshire Brands Co. board of directors has agreed unanimously to withdraw its recommendation to acquire Pinnacle Foods Inc. A stockholder vote on the measure is expected by August. Tyson Foods earlier won a bidding war with Pilgrim’s to acquire Hillshire. That acquisition was contingent on the

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Livestock haulers get exemption from DOT rule WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted drivers of vehicles hauling livestock and poultry a one-year exemption from the 30-minute break requirement. The requirement is part of the Hours-ofService (HoS) rules requiring truck drivers to take a 30-minute rest break after eight hours of service. For drivers transporting livestock and poultry, the hours of service included loading and unloading operations.

Drivers transporting agricultural commodities, including livestock, within a 150-air mile radius are already exempt from the HoS rules. The purpose of the HoS rules, FMCSA said, is to prevent fatigued-related crashes. However, the administration noted that in 2013, it granted livestock haulers a 90-day waiver during the hot summer months with no adverse effects to safety. “The poultry and egg industry appreciates FMCSA recognizing the unique risks incurred when hauling live animals in extreme weather

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conditions and the potentially devastating impact on the animals if forced to sit in trailers while a driver takes a mandatory 30-minute rest break,” said John Starkey, president of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. “While many poultry transport operations were already exempt from the 30-minute rest break requirement due to the short haul exception in the existing regulations, this ruling reduces the possibility of animals being harmed in those situations the short haul exception does not apply. We will request that FMCSA use this year to further evaluate the rest break

requirement and make the exemption permanent for livestock haulers,” Starkey added. National Pork Producers Council President Howard Hill said, “This is an important development for the food-animal industry, particularly the pork industry. Pigs don’t sweat, so we can’t have them sitting on a truck for 30 minutes in the height of summer.” Hill, a veterinarian and pork producer from Cambridge, Iowa, added, “We recognize the need for our drivers to be safe on the road, and we’re please that D.O.T recognized that the rule presented an animal welfare issue for us.”

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DALLAS — Health officials say a Texas patient is the fourth person in the U.S. to die of a rare brain disorder that is believed to be caused by consumption of beef products contaminated with mad cow disease. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention said in a statement that recent laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of variant Creutzfeldt-

Jakob disease in the patient. The CDC says that in each of the three previous U.S. cases, infection likely occurred outside the U.S. And the center says the Texas patient’s history included extensive travel to Europe and the Middle East and suggests the infection occurred outside the country. The CDC says that worldwide more than 229 variant CJD patients

have been reported, with a majority of them in the United Kingdom and France. The Texas Department of State Health Services says there are no state public health concerns or threats associated with the case. The CDC and DSHS are investigating. The CDC says there is no known treatment for the disease and it is invariably fatal.

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Tyson Foods said in a statement that the combination of Tyson and Hillshire Brands would reposition Tyson as a clear leader in the retail sale of prepared foods, with a complementary portfolio of well-recognized brands, including Tyson®, Wright Brand®, Jimmy Dean®, Ball Park®, State Fair® and Hillshire Farm®. In particular, the strength of Hillshire Brands’ products in the breakfast category would allow Tyson to capture opportunities in this attractive and fast-growing day part. John Tyson, chairman of the board, said, “Tyson Foods has a history of growing through strate-

gic acquisition. It is the view of the board of directors that this is truly a transformational opportunity and one that best fits with our strategic plan while enhancing our margins and creating long-term shareholder value.” The bidding war for Hillshire Brands began in late May with a Pilgrim’s unsolicited offer of $45 a share, valued at $6.4 billion. Two days later, Tyson also submitted an unsolicited bid of $50 a share, valued at $6.8 billion. This was countered next by Pilgrim’s with a $55 a share offer for a total value of $7.7 billion. More information can be obtained from Tyson at www.tysonfoods.com.

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IPPE to expand for 2015 meeting ATLANTA — The 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is expected to exceed 450,000 net square feet with more than 28,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors. To accommodate this increase, IPPE has expanded into CHall of the Georgia World Congress Center. This expansion will allow the show to accommodate demand for additional space needed by new and existing exhibitors. “Close to 80 percent of the show floor has already been booked, with seven months remaining until the IPPE show in January. The need for additional space to accommodate the growth we are seeing was paramount in our decision to expand into C-Hall,” said Charlie Olentine, IPPE show manager. The 2015 IPPE will now encompass floor shows in A, B and C Halls of the Georgia World Congress Center.

IPPE is the world’s largest annual poultry, feed and meat industry event of its kind and ranked 38th in Trade Show News Network’s 2013 Top 250 US Trade Shows. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the American Meat Institute (AMI). The 2015 IPPE will be held Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 27-29, 2015, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. The expo will highlight the latest technology, equipment and services used in the production and processing of poultry, meat and feed products. IPPE will also feature education programs addressing current industry issues. Show updates and attendee and exhibitor information are available at www.ippexpo.org.

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IPPE & Buildings A, B & C: The 2015 International Production & Processing Expo, Jan. 27-29, will be expanding to include the C Hall of the Georgia World Congress Center. The Expo will now encompass space in exhibit halls A, B and C.

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withdrawal of the Pinnacle proposal by Hillshire. Hillshire Brands said that its board determined, in consultation with its outside financial and legal advisors, that the Tyson Foods takeover proposal “constitutes a Superior Proposal” over the Pinnacle agreement. Tyson Foods President Donnie Smith said, “We’re pleased the Hillshire board has withdrawn its recommendation in favor of the Pinnacle Agreement, and now recommends the Tyson Foods offer, all as expressly authorized by the Pinnacle Agreement. We hope Pinnacle

Foods will promptly accept the termination fee and not delay the ability of Hillshire Brands’ shareholders to benefit from Tyson Foods’ superior offer.” If Pinnacle terminates the merger agreement before a vote of Hillshire’s shareholders, Pinnacle Foods may be entitled to receive a termination fee of $163 million. If Pinnacle does not terminate the agreement and instead requires Hillshire’s investors to vote on the transaction and Hillshire stockholders reject it, Hillshire said it would then be entitled to terminate the transaction. Pinnacle may then receive a fee of $43 million followed by an ad-

ditional $120 million “under certain circumstances.” Hillshire also pointed out that Hillshire Brands does not yet have the right to terminate the merger agreement with Pinnacle Foods on the basis of the Tyson Foods offer or enter into an agreement with Tyson Foods prior to its termination. “There can be no assurance that any transaction will result from the Tyson Foods offer.” Meanwhile, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging the Department of Justice to halt the planned acquisition of Hillshire Brands by Tyson Foods. NFU President Roger Johnson issued the following statement on the

possible acquisition. “Tyson Foods likely purchase of Hillshire benefits corporate owners at the expense of farmers and consumers. Our country is worse off because of the increasingly consolidated food and agriculture marketplace. Farmers and ranchers will have fewer buyers and Tyson will be better able to dictate lower prices paid to producers. Closure of meatpacking and processing facilities, especially in areas where both Tyson and Hillshire are currently operating, will be all but assured. “I urge the Department of Justice enforce existing anti-trust laws and halt this planned acquisition.”

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Louisiana poultry producers are environmental stewards By Dr. Theresia Lavergne Special to Poultry Times

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana poultry producers are actively working towards completion of the Master Farmer Program which is a voluntary program that addresses environmental stewardship. This a multi-agency program with the LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, the Lavergne Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts, the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association, and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Louisiana lawmakers made this environmental stewardship program official in 2003. The Louisiana House and Senate approved a bill stating that agriculture producers Dr. Theresia Lavergne is executive secretary of the Louisiana Poultry Federation and a professor with the LSU AgCenter located at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La.

would be certified in “Environmental Stewardship” upon completion of the program. Then, the governor signed the bill into law in 2003. There are three phases to this program. In Phase I, producers participate in classroom instruction on environmental stewardship. Attendance at a conservation-based field day where best management practices are demonstrated and discussed is Phase II of this program. Phase III is the producer’s development and implementation of a farmspecific Research Management System (RMS) level conservation plan with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Over the past year, Louisiana’s poultry producers have participated in Phase I education for this program. In their classroom instruction, they learned about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its audits on-farms, about the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and how it works with producers and the EPA, about RMS conservation plans and what information they need to develop a plan, about poultry environmental best management practices and their on-farm implementation, and they learned about on-farm nutrient budgeting. In another session, producers learned about watersheds, the coastal non-point pollution control program, how scenic rivers can be impacted by agriculture and other industries, and they received more

information on developing their RMS conservation plans. Additionally, the Phase II onfarm field day was conducted and attended by many of the poultry producers that participated in the Phase I education. The field day was held at the broiler demonstration houses at the LSU AgCenter’s Hill Farm Research Station. At the field day the following best management practices were dem-

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‘WIth Louisiana’s Master Farmer Program, poultry producers are taking a proactive approach to environmental issues.’ Dr. Theresia Lavergne LPF executive secretary

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NCC details industry-related 2015 budget items WASHINGTON — President Obama released the proposed 2015 budget recently, focusing on tax reform measures by closing loopholes and expanding credits. The proposed $3.901 trillion budget is expected to be mostly ignored by Congress, but to be used as a guiding document for Democratic priorities, according to the National Chicken Council’s “Washington Report.” The proposed budget for USDA is $146 billion — $12 billion less than last year’s budget. Discretionary spending will be down $1 billion from last year and mandatory spending is reduced by $11 billion, mostly showing reductions in crop insurance and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund. The NCC report reviewed budget proposals for several govenment agencies. yy Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS): At a little over $1 billion, the total budget is $10 million less than last year. User fees are expected to be the same as last year with $189 million collected through existing user fees and trust fund activities for overtime, holiday and voluntary inspection services. FSIS intends to develop new performance standards for comminuted products based on the results of their testing and risk assessment analysis. FSIS also continues to move forward withChampion_Layout a new inspection 1 *SRB40 Corrosion

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at multiple locations and sampling for pathogenic microorganisms that deserve increased attention in all plants. yy Animal & Plant Inspection Service (APHIS): The APHIS proposed budget for 2015 is $837 million, which includes a total of about $287 million to protect the health of livestock, poultry and other animals. The budget includes an increase for Animal Health Technical Services to increase support for states and tribes as they expand their animal disease traceability efforts. Fifty million dollars of the proposed budget will be used specifically for avian health. APHIS will also submit legislative proposals to authorize the collection of about $9 million in user fees for animal welfare activities. To support emerging technologies, APHIS will submit legislative proposals to authorize the collection of about $7 million in user fees for veterinary biologics activities, and $4 million in user fees for biotechnology regulatory services activities. According to APHIS, these proposed user fees will allow APHIS to retain quality services as demand increases and assist APHIS in fulfilling the mission to protect the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources. yy Grain Inspection and Packers & Stockyards Administration

(GIPSA): For 2015, the budget includes a total budget authority for GIPSA of $94 million, of which $50 million is from existing inspection and weighing user fees. Of the discretionary appropriation request, about $20 million is allocated to the Grain Regulatory Program including standardization, compliance and methods development activities and about $24 million is for the Packers & Stockyards Program. Separately, GIPSA will submit legislative proposals to authorize the collection of fees for the development of grain standards and to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act to provide authority to collect license fees to cover the cost of the program. yy Opportunity, Growth and Security Initiative (OGS): In the 2015 budget proposal, a separate $56 billion initiative was requested, offset by spending reductions and tax reforms. The purpose of this initiative is to spur economic progress, promote opportunity and strengthen national security. These funds are requested for specific projects and not included in the department funding levels. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service requested about $197 million through OGS, including $155 million for the replacement of the Southeast Poultry Disease Research Laboratory in Athens, Ga. According to ARS, most of the original buildings at SEPRL, including the

Biological Safety Level (BSL) 2 Laboratory, were constructed in 1963 and 1964, and the BSL 3 Agriculture Facility was constructed in 1975. Facility limitations prevent critical, cutting edge research from being conducted. SEPRL has conducted crucial research on exotic poultry diseases and has the only USDA program that provides research support to USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service and Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and the Food & Drug Administration on diseases such as avian influenza (including the H5N1 virus) and velogenic Newcastle disease. Construction of a new facility will enable USDA scientists to adequately address emerging and exotic poultry diseases that threaten not only the nation’s poultry industry but also the health of Americans. In other areas, the budget provides an increase of $75 million for three public-private innovation institutes ($25 million each). One of these institutes will focus entirely on the issue of antimicrobial resistance research (AMR) by supporting the generation of evidence-based data to address known and emerging information gaps in mitigating AMR. The budget proposal provides $5.4 billion to effectively implement 2014 Farm Bill conservation programs, such as enrolling additional acres into conservation programs.

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

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl new name, new logo ATLANTA — The Chick-filA Bowl has once again become the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and a new era for post-season college football in Atlanta, Ga., has officially begun, the company noted. The bowl’s announcement was amplified by the news that Chickfil-A has become the first of the new College Football Playoff bowl sponsors to announce its new agreement with ESPN. Representatives from Peach Bowl Inc., Chick-fil-A, ESPN, the College Football Playoff and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed gathered recently to reveal the new name and logo associated with the bowl game’s elevation into the new College Football Playoff and announce Chick-fil-A’s enhanced title sponsorship agreement with ESPN and Peach Bowl Inc. The name change and new logo come as a direct result of the bowl’s inclusion in the College Football Playoff where the use of a traditional moniker is required for the six top-tier bowls that will host the playoffs. “This is a remarkable day in our history when we can all come together as partner to celebrate these milestones,” said Gary Stokan, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl president and CEO. “This not only represents the beginning of our new era in the College Football Playoff, but a reconnection to our history and tradition by bringing the peach back into our name. Chickfil-A’s agreement with ESPN and the Bowl allows us to continue a

17-year relationship regarded as one of the most successful in the industry.” The six-year agreement between Chick-fil-A and ESPN, the rights-holder for the College Football Playoff, grants Chickfil-A exclusive title sponsorship of the Peach Bowl and provides additional sponsorship considerations within the framework of the other five College Football Playoff bowls and the national championship game. The deal will also result in an increased presence throughout the year across the ESPN family of networks and ESPN digital platforms with an emphasis on college football programming. “Chick-fil-A has had the privilege of playing a role in the Bowl’s growth over the last 17 years, helping raise the profile of the game,” said Steve Robinson, Chick-fil-A executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “We now look forward to helping the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl elevate to a national

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Other Business News Perdue announces leadership positions SALISBURY, Md. — To support continued growth across its portfolio of brands, including the Perdue®, Harvestland®, Coleman Natural® and Coleman Organic® brands, as well as local and customer-owned brands, Perdue Foods has announced the creation of two new leadership positions. Randy Day has been named executive vice president of supply chain and Mark McKay has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing. Both will share joint responsibility for executing Perdue Foods’ strategic growth plans. The position of executive vice president of supply chain aligns every step in the Perdue Foods’ supply chain from live production through processing, to transportation and delivery, along with demand and supply planning, across all channels and brands, the company noted. The executive vice president of sales and marketing position pulls together all sales channels into a coordinated effort to maximize profitability and drive efficiencies while supporting each of the brands in their markets. “As our growing foods business has become more complex with continued strategic growth across multiple brands and channels, expanded distribution and new products, these two proven leaders will ensure we do all of this as efficiently as possible” said Jim Perdue, chairman of Perdue Farms, the parent company of Perdue Foods and Perdue AgriBusiness. “These two new positions reaffirm our commitment to each of our brands and their customers and consumers, and to continued innovation in new products and ongoing market leadership.” Day has more than 34 years of experience at Perdue Farms, including more than two decades in senior leadership positions. He was most recently senior vice president of sales and supply chain optimization. He joined Perdue AgriBusiness in

2008 as senior vice president, responsible for business development and strategic planning. Prior to that, he served as president and general manager of Perdue’s Foodservice Division. A native of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Day graduated from Easton High School in Easton, Md., and received his bachelor of science degree in biology from Western Maryland College. He earned a master’s degree in poultry nutrition from the University of Maryland College Park and an advance management program degree from Harvard Business School. McKay has worked in the poultry and meat industries for more than 28 years, serving more than 16 years in senior and executive level positions. He was most recently senior vice president of business development with responsibility for Perdue Foods’ turkey operation in Washington, Ind. McKay joined Perdue Farms in 2011 with the company’s acquisition of Coleman Natural Foods, where he served as chief executive officer. His prior experience included leadership positions at Foster Farms, ConAgra and the PepsiCo Restaurant Group. McKay grew up in California and graduated from Harvard University. More information about Perdue Farms can be obtained at www.perduefarms.com.

Ceva reorganizes capital structure LIBOURNE, France — The management of Ceva Santé Animale announces a reshaping of its capital structure through a new round of financing which strengthens its position as majority shareholder and welcomes new investors to support the group in a new phase of development, the company said. The new capital structure paves the way to the entry of Temasek who will invest alongside the manage-

ment, as well as French and international financial investors, such as Euromezzanine and Sagard, historical partners of the group, and CDH Investments. This transaction will support Ceva’s ambition to become the first independent player within the top five global animal health companies by 2020, the company added. Marc Prikazsky, chairman and CEO of Ceva Santé Animale, with the support of the group’s advisors (Lazard and Weil), has just closed the negotiations to set up the new round of financing. The management retains the position of majority shareholders and has selected long term strategic partners eager to support the group’s future growth. Euromezzanine and Sagard, which have been partners of Ceva for several years, will reinvest significantly in the new capital structure, demonstrating their continuous confidence in the management team. The transaction broadens the group shareholder base with the entry of Temasek, as a significant minority and largest investor (outside management and their associates), which has chosen to support Ceva’s development ambitions, Ceva said. CDH Investments, a China-based fund, has a broad portfolio of investments in industry leaders, including among the top animal protein companies in China, the U.S. and Europe, the company added. CDH will support Ceva’s key growth initiatives in both China and new product lines. Ceva is among the top 10 global animal health businesses and has posted for almost 15 years annual sales growth of more than 12 percent, reaching approximately 700 million euro in 2013, while continuously improving its profitability, the company noted. “I’m delighted that we have been able to bring together this diversi(Continued on next page)

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fied consortium of strong and committed investors,” Prikazsky said. “As we are making progress through the implementation of our 2020 ambition plan, it was essential to select partners who share our vision and can actively contribute to its achievement. We are grateful for the confidence that our financial partners — new and old — have placed in us and I know that the committed and talented team we have at Ceva will ensure that we achieve success — together.” More information about Ceva Santé Animale can be obtained at www.ceva.com.

Global Green studies salmonella TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Global Green Inc., a green bio-pharmaceu-

tical company, cites recent industry studies indicating that airborne transmission of salmonella is possible. In addition to a FoodNewsInternational (www.foodnewsinternational.com), recently-published article in its trade portal citing how Global Green believes it is possible to eradicate salmonella, Dr. Mehran Ghazvini, chairman and CEO of Global Green Inc., said, “Research is increasingly reporting the possibility that the respiratory tract may be a largely overlooked portal of entry for salmonella in chickens. All efforts should be made to reduce the incidence of salmonella at the primary production level.” Poultry Science has reported that studies suggest that vulnerabilities of the avian respiratory architecture together have indicated the possibility of the respiratory system being a potential portal of entry for salmonella in poultry.

Adding to this, researchers at last year’s International Poultry Scientific Forum, held in conjunction with the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), reported that the airborne movement of salmonella in poultry houses is a relevant control point to limit the spread of infection with flocks, pointing to the possibility of airborne crossinfection in poultry, the group noted. It is estimated that up to 1.4 million cases of salmonella infections are undiagnosed annually, with only an estimated 2 percent of cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the company added. The pathogen causes diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within a few days of eating a contaminated product and can be lifethreatening to those with weakened immune systems. Global Green has also recently announced a 90-day extension of an existing agreement with Merial

ing the 2016 season and will host games in 2014 and 2015 featuring top-ranked teams as assigned by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. The bowl will host a semifinal game every third year during the first six years of the College Football Playoff. The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl has already announced its intent to lead the bid for, and help win the rights to host, the National Championship Game following the 2017 season, coinciding with the opening of the Atlanta Falcons’ new Atlanta stadium. “The College Football Playoff is thrilled to welcome the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl into its top tier of bowls that will help us host the National Semifinal games,” said Michael Kelly, chief operating officer for the College Football Playoff. “There is no doubt the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl belongs in this elite group based on its commitment to community outreach and a first-class fan and student-athlete experience.” As a member of the top tier of all college bowls, the Chick-fil-A

Peach Bowl’s national profile will get a bump — a bump that is expected to be felt by its host city of Atlanta as well, the company said. The elevated profile of the game, coupled with the higher-ranked teams the bowl will host and the increased demand for tickets, is expected to raise projections for the game’s annual economic impact on Atlanta’s hospitality industry. During the last 10 years, the game has delivered an annual average economic impact of $31.1 million with an average of $1.4 million in direct tax revenue being generated. “There is no doubt this is a big win for the City of Atlanta,” Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said. “It’s a win for our economy. It’s a win for our hospitality community. It’s a win for Chick-fil-A, one of our homegrown companies, and it’s a win for our 46-year bowl game tradition and our already strong college football profile.” More information can be obtained at www.Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com.

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stage.” “From Kickoff to Playoff, Chickfil-A’s continued collaboration and multimedia investment in the College Football Playoff, through our Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl partnership, will help serve our fans and their customers the true excitement of this new era in college football,” said Ed Erhardt, president of global customer marketing and sales at ESPN. Beginning this season, the Chickfil-A Peach Bowl will join the Cotton, Fiesta, Orange, Rose and Sugar Bowls in making up the group of six bowls that will host the new College Football Playoff. This marks a return to the name the Peach Bowl used for nine years from 1997 to 2005. Since 2006, the bowl has been called the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Prior to 1997, the game used its original name, the Peach Bowl, dating to its inception in 1968. The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is set to host its first national semifinal game (#1 vs #4 or #2 vs #3) follow-

Business Ltd., the Animal Health Division of Sanofi. The extension to the agreement initially announced on Sept. 4, 2013, will allow time for the completion of the internal evaluation of Global Green’s patented Salmogenics vaccine technology. At the conclusion of the evaluation, Merial has the first option to enter into a license agreement with Global Green for the manufacture, distribution and sale of the vaccine. Details of the evaluation agreement are confidential. “With each passing year, salmonella continues to plague poultry producers,” Ghazvini said. “Global Green understands the devastating effects of this disease in both animals and humans. With Salmogenics as an approved vaccine for in ovo (injected into the egg before the egg is hatched) vaccination in poultry, poultry growers could produce not only a healthier chicken, but a healthier source of protein with a significant reduction of salmonella bacteria.” More information about Global Green Inc. can be obtained at www. globalgreeninc.com.

Popeyes reports first quarter results ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, has reported results for its fiscal first quarter of 2014 which ended April 20, 2014. The company also provided updated guidance for fiscal 2014. “The strength of the Popeyes brand was once again demonstrated in our first quarter results,” said Popeyes CEO Cheryl Bachelder. “Despite the weather, our freshly remodeled restaurants, our superior food at sharp price points, and our national advertising served up strong performance. In this quarter, we saw positive same-store sales,

continued gains in market share, and higher restaurant profitability.” “We are excited about the growth Popeyes is experiencing, and so are our franchisees,” Bachelder added. “Our momentum continued with 27 new restaurants added to our system this quarter, on top of the 194 restaurants opened in 2013. These new units are averaging volumes higher than the system average, and are delivering record franchisee profitability. These unit economics are fueling the growth of the brand.” First quarter highlights included: yy Earnings — Reported net income was $11.1 million, or 46 cents per diluted share. Adjusted earnings per diluted share were 46 cents compared to 40 cents in 2013, representing a 15 percent increase. yy Same-store sales — Global same-store sales increased 4.5 percent in 2014, for a two-year growth rate of 9 percent. Total domestic same-store sales increased 4.3 percent, compared to 4.5 percent last year. International same-store sales increased 5.8 percent, compared to 4.1 percent last year. yy Openings — The Popeyes system opened 27 restaurants which included 19 domestic and eight international restaurants, compared to 40 openings in the prior year. Included in 2013 domestic openings were the conversion of three properties acquired in 2012 in Minnesota and California. Net restaurant openings were 11, compared to 16 net restaurant openings last year. yy Fiscal 2014 guidance — Based on first quarter performance, the company is adjusting full year guidance to: Same-store sales growth of 3 percent to 4 percent, compared to previous guidance of 2 percent to 3 percent. Adjusted earnings per diluted share in the range of $1.58 to $1.63, compared to previous guidance of $1.57 to $1.62. More information can be obtained at www.popeyes.com.

POULTRY TIMES, June 23, 2014

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

JUN 23-25 — FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SMNR., Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Fla. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. JUN 30-Aug. 1 — AFIA/KSU FUNDAMENTS OF FEED MANAGEMENT, Joint Distance Education Programs, Online. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703-5240810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org. JUL 8-9 — HATCHERY BREEDER CLINIC, Doubletree Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. JUL 8-11 — 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. JUL 9-10 — AEB MTNG., Hilton Hotel, Rosemont, Ill. Contact: American Egg Board, 1460 Renaissance Drive, Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Ph: 847-2967043; aeb@aeb.org; www.aeb.org. JUL 14-17 — PSA ANNUAL MTNG., Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Bayfront Tower, Corpus Christi, Texas. Contact: Poultry Science Association, 1800 S. Oak St., Suite 100,, Champaign, Ill. 61820. Ph: 217-356-5285; pas@ assochq.org; www.poultryscience.org. JUL 15-16 — INFORMATION SYSTEMS SMNR., Doubletree Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. JUL 20-22 — NCC / NPFDA CHICKEN MARKETING SMNR., Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, 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; or National Poultry & Food Distributors Association, 2014 Osborne Road, Saint Marys, Ga. 31558, Ph: 770-5359901, kkm@npfda.org, www.npfda.org. JUL 22-24

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State University, East Lansing, Mich. Contact: MSU College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 800366-7055; www.agexpo.msu.edu. JUL 24-26 — CFIA SUMMER CONV., Embassy Suites-Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Contact: Carolina Feed Industry Association, P.O. Box 58220, Raleigh, N.C. 27658. Ph: 919782-3058; www.carolinafeed.com. AUG 7-8 — NCPF ANNUAL MTNG., Grandover Resort, Greensboro, N.C. Contact: North Carolina Poultry Federation, 4020 Barrett Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh. N.C. 27609. Ph: 9199-783-8218; rford@ ncpoultry.org; www.ncpoultry.org. AUG 16-17 — TPA ANNUAL MTNG. & SUMMER GET-AWAY, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: Tennessee Poultry Association, P.O. Box 1525, Shelbyville, Tenn. 37162. Ph: 931-225-1123; info@tnpoulty.org; www.tnpoultry.org. AUG 16 - GPF NIGHT OF KNIGHTS, Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: Georgia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 763, Gainesville, Ga. 30503. Ph: 770-532-0473; beverly@gapf.org. AUG 18-20 — POULTRY INDUSTRY NATIONAL SAFETY CONF., Hilton Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Fla. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 300847303; 770-635-9050; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. AUG 18-21 — AFIA/KSU ADVANCED FEED MANUFACURING, Manhattan, Kan. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org. AUG 18 — UEP AREA MTNG., Atlanta, Ga. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. AUG 20 — UEP AREA MTNG., Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770-360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. AUG 21 — UEP AREA MTNG., Columbus, Ohio. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. AUG 21-22 — WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONF., Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Fla. Contact: U.S.

Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. AUG 26 — UEP AREA MTNG., Des Moines, Iowa. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770-360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. AUG 27 — UEP AREA MTNG., Ontario, Calif. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. AUG 28 — UEP AREA MTNG., Seattle, Wash. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. SEP 8-Oct. 3 — AFIA/KSU FUNDAMENTAL OF NUTRITION, Joint Distance Education Programs, Online. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org. SEP 9-11 — AFIA LIQUID FEED SYMPM., New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, La. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org. SEP 11-14 — MPA ANNUAL CONV., Hilton Sandestin, Destin, Fla. Contact: Mississippi Poultry Association, 110 Airport Road S., Suite C, Pearl, Miss. 39208. Ph: 601-932-7560; beard@mspoultry.org; leggett@ mspoultry.org; www.mspoultry.org. SEP 16-17 — POULTRY PRODUCTION & HEALTH SMNR., Doubletree Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-524-08109401; seminar@uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. SEP 18-19 — CPF ANNUAL MTNG. & CONF., Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey,Calif. Contact: California Poultry Federation, 4640 Spyres Way, Suite 4, Modesto, Calif. 95356. Ph: 209-576-6355; califpoultry@cs.com; www.cpif.org. SEP 23-24 — GEORGIA POULTRY CONF., Classic Center, Athens, Ga. Contact: Extension Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. 30602, 70-6542-1325; or Georgia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 763, Gainesville, Ga. 30503. Ph: 770-532-0473. SEP 24-25 — PA. POULTRY SALES & SERVICE CONF. & N.E. CONF. ON AVIAN DISEASES, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa. Contact: Pennsylvania State University, Department of Animal Science, 324 Henning Building, University Park, Pa. 16802. Ph: 814-865-1362. SEP 25-26

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MANAGEMENT SMNR., Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Fla. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. OCT 2-3 — POULTRY PROTEIN & FAT SEMINAR, Doubletree Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org. OCT 6-8 — NATIONAL MTNG. ON POULTRY HEALTH, PROCESSING & LIVE PRODUCTION, Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, Ocean City, Md. Contact: Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 16686 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, Del. 19947-4881; dpi@ dpichicken.com; www.dpichicken.com. OCT 6-8 — WOMEN IN AGRIBUSINESS SUMMIT, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, La. Contact: www.womeninag.com. OCT 7-9 — OILSEED & GRAIN TRADE SUMMIT, H y a t t Regency, New Orleans, La. Contact: www.oilseedandgraintrade.com. OCT 7-10 — UEP ANNUAL BOARD MTNG., & EXECUTIVE CONF., Hyatt Regency Tamaya, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. OCT 8-9 — AFIA BOARD MTNG., Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, Fla. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703-5241921; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org. OCT 13-16 — AFIA/KSU HACCP PROGRAM FOR THE FEED INDUSTRY, Manhattan, Kan. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org. OCT 14-16 — SUNBELT AG EXPO., Moultrie, Ga. Contact: Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, 290-G Harper Blvd., Moultrie, Ga. 31788. h: 229-9851968, ext. 28; www.sunbeltexpo.com. OCT 20-22 — AFT FARMLAND, FOOD & LIVABLE COMMUNITIES CONF., Lexington, Ky. Contact: American Farmland Trust, www.farmland.org. OCT 29-30 — NCC ANNUAL CONF. & FALL BOARD MTNG., Ritz Carlton, 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. NOV 2-5 — PACK EXPO, McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. Contact:

PMMI, 11911 Freedom Drive, Suite 600, Reston, Va. 20190. Ph: 571-612-3200; www.pmmi.org NOV 5-7 — AEB MTNG., Napa, Calif. Contact: American Egg Board, 1460 Renaissance Drive, Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Ph: 847-2967043; aeb@aeb.org; www.aeb.org. NOV 6-8 — AFIA EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS CONF., JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, Pal Springs, Calif. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org. DEC 8-11 — ITF WINTER CONV., West Des Moines Marriott, West Des Moines, Iowa. Contact: Iowa Turkey Federation, 535 Lincoln Way, P.O. Box 825, Ames, Iowa 50010. Ph: 515-232-7492; sheila@ iowaturkey.org; www.iowaturkey.org. DEC 10-12 — ASA BOARD MTNG., Hilton at the Ballpark, St. Louis, Mo. Contact: American Soybean Association 12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 100, St. Louis, Mo. 63141. Ph: 800-688-7692; membership@ soy.org; http://soygrowers.com.

2015 JAN 27-29 — INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION & PROCESSING EXPO, Atlanta, Ga., Georgia World Congress Center. Sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association and the American Meat Institute. Info: www.ippexpo.org. MAR 17-19 — MPF ANNUAL CONV., Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minn. Contact: Midwest Poultry Federation, 108 Marty Drive, Buffalo, Minn. 55313. Ph: 763-682-2171; info@midwestpoultry.com; www.midwestpoultry.com. MAY 4-6 — UEP LEGISLATIVE BOARD MTNG., Washington, D.C. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com. SEP 15-16 — PROCESS EXPO, McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. Contact: Food Processing Suppliers Association, 1451 Dolley Madison Blvd., Suite 101, McClean, Va. 22101; 703-761-2600; www.fpsa.com. OCT 6-10 — UEP ANNUAL BOARD MTNG. & EXECUTIVE CONF., New Orleans, La. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770-360-9220; www.unitedegg.com.

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Smaller corn crop, more soybeans forecast by USDA WASHINGTON — A USDA crop report indicates that America’s farmers are preparing to plant 91.7 million acres of corn, 4 percent less than a year ago and the lowest amount planted to corn since 2010, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. “The forecast gives us an indication of what farmers intend to plant but everything depends on the weather,” said AFBF crops econo-

mist Todd Davis. “It remains to be seen whether or not farmers can plant their corn and soybeans in a timely fashion without a repeat of the problems seen in 2013 in the Western Corn Belt,” he said. According to Davis, if realized, this year’s corn planting would be the fifth-largest corn crop since 1944. With 91.7 million acres planted and average yields, final 2014 U.S. corn production is fore-

cast to come in between 13.2 and 13.4 billion bushels. The soybean planting estimate came in at 81.5 million acres, a 6 percent increase from the 2013 crop. If realized, this would be a record number of soybean acres planted, Davis noted. Likewise, the final U.S. soybean production could set a record of between 3.4 and 3.5 billion bushels. “The current record for pro-

FSIS & CDC sign memorandum to address foodborne health hazards WASHINGTON — USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will provide a more comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to address foodborne health hazards associated with meat, poultry and processed egg products. The MOU is part of the One Health initiative, a concept that inextricably links the health of humans, animals and the environment. It embraces the idea that a disease impacting the health of humans, animals and the environment can be best solved through improved communication, cooperation and collaboration across disciplines and institutions. “The FSIS investigation process identifies health hazards in meat and poultry products, and this agreement leverages the expertise of personnel from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease

Registry to complement that process,” said FSIS Administrator Al Almanza. The MOU outlines mutual roles and responsibilities for the training of personnel and the planning of interagency assessment of FSISregulated establishments as part of foodborne illness investigations and health hazard evaluations. The MOU does not modify any existing interagency collaborative work, which includes illness cluster and outbreak investigations. “Our agencies work together on foodborne outbreak investigations to identify the source of illnesses and conduct epidemiologic studies. This memorandum will enhance opportunities for us to participate in assessments of FSIS-regulated establishments and other health hazards evaluations,” said Robin Ikeda, deputy director of CDC’s Office of Noncommunicable Diseases, Injury and Environmental Health. “This agreement builds on the current working relationship between our agencies with respect to food safety and reaffirms our mutual

commitment to a multidisciplinary approach to conducting foodborne disease investigations,” said Beth P. Bell, MD, MPH, director of CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. As part of the MOU, FSIS personnel have completed training selected epidemiologists, environmental health scientists and other subject matter experts within the ATSDR, the National Center for Environmental Health and the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. The training focused on FSIS statutes, regulations and investigation process. In addition, training included an in-plant food safety assessment. Following the implementation of the MOU, the trained CDC/ ATSDR personnel will be available to assist FSIS in the interpretation of epidemiological data to identify the possible causes of contamination. To read the MOU, visit http:// www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/f09a7013-bb5b-4a2f-bb672a61928f77c9/MOU-FSIS-CDCATSDR.pdf?MOD=AJPERES.

duction of soybeans — 3.36 billion bushels — was set in 2009. If Mother Nature cooperates, 2014 could exceed this level,” Davis said. USDA’s March 1 survey of grain stocks pegged the nation’s corn inventory at 7 billion bushels, up 30 percent compared to a year ago, while soybean stocks were measured at 992 million bushels, down 1 percent from a year prior. Both of these numbers were consistent with pre-report trade estimates.

Acreage of other feed grains is projected to be down from last year as well, with grain sorghum and oat plantings forecast to be down by 17 percent, and 7 percent, respectively. Barley acreage is expected to decline 9 percent. Wheat plantings are projected to be down 1 percent from last year. Cotton plantings are projected at 11 million acres, 7 percent higher than last year.

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Product Showcase Poultry Times presents this Summer 2014 edition of the Poultry Products Showcase as a forum for manufacturers and distributors to highlight products and services designed for and geared to the needs of the multi-faceted poultry industry. Here, we feature useful and necessary products for the poultryman — both new and those proven to be “tried and true.”

Ventilation American Aldes American Aldes Ventilation Corp. has spent more than 30 years improving indoor air quality, saving energy and reducing building operating costs. American Aldes understands the unique ventilation challenges of the poultry industry. Contact us to learn about our innovative approach to recovering heat energy and saving you money. 941-351-3441

Detection/grading Marel Marel announces its launch of SensorX SmartSort, a new concept in X-ray bone detection and grading. The SensorX bone detection system now performs weighing using X-ray. The SmartSort is a discharge unit that can be positioned after the SensorX. Together, the SensorX and SmartSort combine X-ray bone detection and grading in one compact solution. The SensorX SmartSort solution enables processors to gently divert product directly from the SensorX into a crate, box, or onto a conveyor based on weight or count. The SmartSort uses the weight information from the SensorX so there is no need for

a dynamic weighing unit. This is one of the ways the solution frees up valuable space on the production floor. Another way it saves space is by performing grading at slower speeds, without the need for a speedup belt, because it doesn’t require as much product separation as a traditional grader. For processors who already have a SensorX system, the SmartSort is available as an add-on for both the SensorX 23 and 25. The number of gates is configurable, and two drop heights are available. At 130 products per lane per minute, the SensorX SmartSort helps processors perform high-quality bone detection and grading. At the end of the day, the combined solution of SensorX and SmartSort ultimately delivers a safer and more valuable product. 770-532-7041

Spray cabinet Lubing Systems Lubing’s all-new Spray Cabinet is designed to spray/disinfect the conveyor chain by using valves directed at the chain as it travels through the cabinet. The unit includes a chemical injector port and a mobile pump which can service multiple Spray Cabinets. 423-709-1000

Broiler drink. sys. Lubing Systems Lubing’s all-new OptiGROW Nipple is the ultimate nipple for broilers and is uniquely designed to work in today’s challenging poultry environment. Because the nipple has been optimized for growth, you will be amazed by the first-week performance and explosive bird growth. OptiGROW nipples offer: large body and pin; acid resistant design; easy triggering for day-old birds; increased side-action flow; larger flow range for jumbo birds; increased weight gains; improved

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Tunnel fan Chore-Time Chore-Time’s high-performance ENDURA® Tunnel Fan is now available in a flush-mount model. The new model can be mounted over or through the wall and eliminates obstructions inside the house. The fan features a non-corrosive, composite shroud and shutter doors with long-glass fiber reinforcement for strength. The materials used to heighten the durability of this fan include a galvanized, powder-coated fan drive and support structures and a black, high-density polyethylene cone. A stainless steel fan blade and shaft are also available. The strategic material selection used to construct the ENDURA fan results in superior durability in both extreme high and low temperatures. To further reduce maintenance concerns, the fan includes an automatic belt tensioner, rugged air-handler bearings, and a three-wing, heavy-duty fan blade. The unit is engineered to have a slight downward tilt so that it is self-draining. Exceptional shutter performance contributes to the high energy efficiency of the ENDURA fan. Chore-Time’s HYFLO® Shutters do not suffer the typical 12 percent to 15 percent loss of efficiency and air speed typical of dirty louverstyle shutters, so air speed is maintained to the end of the flock, when it is needed most. 574-658-4101

Controller Chore-Time In addition to the convenience of touch-screen navigation, ChoreTime’s CHORE-TRONICS® 3 Controls now offer users added functions including fully integrated ceiling inlet control and fully integrated bird scale control. Addition-

ally, the Controls’ improved graphing capabilities open a colorful world of data presentation for users, making poultry house data analysis much faster and easier. The external USB port facilitates uploading new functions as they become available. The control line also features a wide variety of peripheral devices to aid in house management. Among these are: Bird scales — simplify growth and uniformity tracking. Air speed meters — help to verify tunnel fan performance by dependably measuring airflow. Wireless communication — permits users to create a wireless on-farm Ethernet network for connectivity to Chore-Time’s C-Central software and other wireless devices such as cameras and routers. Programmable back-up devices — add a layer of safety for operation of house ventilation and heating in the event of a failure or operator error from the main house controller. Feed scales — help with feed scheduling and measuring bird performance based on eating rates and habits. Water meters — provide accurate daily consumption rates to help in evaluating growth performance and in identifying potential problems. Humidity sensors — accurately show relative humidity as well as minimum and maximum values to help keep house conditions in range and to coordinate evaporative cooling function with house humidity. 574-658-4101

Breeder supp. Cobb-Vantress The latest edition of the Cobb500 Package Breeder Management Supplement is published in six languages. “Although the format remains familiar, we’ve responded to requests to include comprehensive information on male and female weights in one supplement,” says Euan Meldrum, Cobb Europe marketing manager. “Our man-

agement publications are part of Cobb’s world class advice and support to customers. This enables them to maximize the gains in genetic potential of our products that our research and development team delivers year over year.” As part of this launch, the supplement is now available in English, Dutch, French, Italian, Russian and Turkish. 479-524-3166

Rodenticides Liphatech Liphatech is featuring its biosecurity rodenticides. Do you have a question or a stubborn rodent infestation? Contact Liphatech’s sales team, your rodent control experts. Our soft bait rodenticides are the most palatable in the animal health industry, and are sure to knock down your mouse or rat population. We can provide you expert guidance towards taking the proper steps to get your biosecurity rodent control program within regulations. 888-331-7900

LED light dimmer Precision Lighting Systems 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. Free up room on your controller. Rated at 2000 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 op(Continued on next page)

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erate 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 protect. Precision Lighting Systems The DominatorT 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 DominatorT, 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 DominatorT. Generator Protection component is also available as an add-on. All components are replaceable. Housed in a solid, heavy duty enclosure. This is the best protection system available, for the price. 800-737-1837

House controller VAL-CO 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 thought-

ful 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 & 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 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

Radiant brooder Space Ray Space-Ray has improved its popular radiant gas brooder Model SRB40 to provide increased corrosion resistance. Important changes include a new stainless steel burner (previously cast iron), 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. This new feature eliminates the need for users to undergo the costly retrofit expense of changing the gas valve when switching from propane to natural gas or vice-versa. They only need to unscrew and flip the regulator and change the orifice to make the switch between propane and natural gas. The new SRB40CR series brooder is built to resist corrosion from humidity and ammonia, while providing lower maintenance, greater reliability and improved durability. The new stainless steel burner is designed to withstand the harsh, demanding conditions found

in today’s poultry houses, and can also be disassembled for cleaning. The updated SRB40CR brooder also incorporates a new plastic box that houses the ignition control designed to protect the spark module and electrical connections from both moisture and dust. With Space-Ray’s Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) brooders, growers can now save up to 5.5 gallons of propane for each continuous 24-hour period in a house installed with 14 brooders when compared to models with pilot ignition. This economical operation, combined with the improved corrosion resistance, makes the SRB40 brooder a cost efficient and durable option. 704-372-3488

High press. radiant Space-Ray A new line of energy efficient, high pressure radiant gas brooders with a unique circular design that allows spreading of heat over a wide circular area for added fuel savings and performance is now available from Space-Ray of Charlotte, N.C. Available in natural or propane gas, the new SHP17B Space-Ray brooders use no electricity and are ideal

for new or retrofit replacements for other types of high pressure brooders in farrowing, pig and poultry applications. In most cases, individual brooders can be replaced without additional cost. Fuel savings are realized since radiant warmth of the new brooder is delivered directly to the ground level where it is needed most, providing comfort for up to 1,500 broilers, up to 500 turkeys and up to 170 pigs. Heater capacity ranges from 2,559 British thermal units (Btu)/hour to 17,000 Btu/ hr, (0.75 kw to 5.01 kw), mounting heights are from 48-inches to 60-inches (2,120 mm to 1,520 mm) above the floor. The SHP17B brooders feature a durable stainless steel canopy, two orifices and a unique double gas burner system. 800-849-7311

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come to rely on when using SYNERGIZE in your hatchery, field operations and vehicle sanitation programs for more than a decade. SYNERGIZE ORANGE and SYNERGIZE ORANGE NF, after enormous customer demand, is now available with a fresh natural orange scent. All SYNERGIZE versions continue to exhibit the relentless, non-resistant efficacy against the industry’s most challenging microorganisms our customers have come to expect. Watch and see — Competitors will attempt to “copy” our newest versions, as they have our original SYNERGIZE, in an effort to “keep up” with SYNERGIZE, one of the top disinfectant-cleaners available. The SYNERGIZE line remains an effective biosecurity weapon for disinfecting and sanitation programs. 209-664-1607

Disinfect/cleaners Preserve International Preserve International offers its three unique and effective disinfectants and cleaners — SYNERGIZE, DYNE-O-MIGHT and GROUND ZERO. Using synergistic combinations of quaternary ammonium compounds, iodines, organic acids, along with one of the most effective antimicrobials, glutaraldehyde, makes these products effective biosecurity weapons for disinfecting and cleaning your breeder, growout and vehicle sanitation facilities to combat and eliminate contamination. These products have demonstrated their efficacy and/or cleaning abilities in realistic poultry house conditions, which include high levels of organic matter and hard water. Proven efficacy in levels of organic matter as high as 50 percent and 1,000 ppm hard water makes the products ideal for use on poultry house floors, dirt and litter. These products lower poultry house

floor pH, which aids in the lowering of ammonia levels while disinfecting and/or cleaning so as to inhibit further growth and development of microorganisms. These products have proven their effectiveness throughout the world in the most difficult and realistic farm conditions. 209-664-1607

Litter handling Brown Bear 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

Insect control Novartis Animal Health Novartis Animal Health announces the introduction of Natunex, a new line of non-toxic biocides that provide highly effective and fast insect control in livestock and production animal facilities. Natunex is distinctly different from older, traditional insecticides that are formulated with synthetic chemicals. The active ingredients in Natunex are plant-derived essential oils that have natural insecticidal properties. These patented formulations are proven to deliver efficacy that’s comparable or superior to chemical-based insecticides, with-

out their toxicity, safety concerns, resistance issues or application limitations. “With Natunex, producers, facility managers and farm employees get excellent pest control while avoiding the laundry list of safety precautions, environmental concerns and application warnings that usually go hand-in-hand with chemical-based pest control products,” said Dr. Gary Bosch, vice president sales and marketing, Novartis Animal Health. “And since there are no restrictions on re-use, Natunex really takes the hassle out of applying pest control products.” Natunex kills by contact, and studies show it frequently provided a quicker kill than the chemical insecticides it was compared against. As a non-toxic pest control solution that’s proven effective, Natunex represents an alternative for the growing number of farm and production facility managers who want fast, convenient insect control without the safety risks and drawbacks associated with chemical-based insecticides. Direct contact of Natunex with skin and plants should be avoided. 800-447-2391

Tube brooder Cumberland 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

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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 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

Evap. cooling Reeves Supply Reeves Supply is a family owned company that has been setting a standard in evaporative cooling. The company notes that it’s dedicated to providing the highest quality evaporative cooling systems and tunnel doors in the poultry industry, while still maintaining the best service. Among the other products Reeves offers include: inlets, actuators, exhaust fans, stir fans, fogger nozzles valves, filters and more. 888-854-5221

Press. wash. pump Water Cannon One of the newest arrivals to Water Cannon’s collection of more than 100 replacement pressure washer pumps, the 67DX Series from Cat Pump is an enhanced version of the previous best-selling 4200 psi Triplex Pump. The new edition includes an adjustable unloading bypass system, chemical soap injector and is covered by a two year manufacturer’s warranty. This model also includes an inlet adapter with a stainless steel filter washer and a thermal relief overheat sensor. 800-333-9274

Conveyor/feeder Patz Patz Corp. has announced the addition of the 2405 and 2410 Movable Plow-Off Belt Conveyors/ Feeders to its existing material handling product line. These conveyors/feeders are equipped with a movable plow and premium belting options that include a low stretch and cold temperature belt. The 24inch wide conveyors/feeders allow for transport of larger volumes of material. Customizable with lengths from 4 feet to 400 feet, both the 2405 and 2410 Movable Plow-Off Belt Conveyors/Feeders offer automation and distribution of a variety of materials including dry poultry manure/litter and compost materials. When used in conjunction with our optional control box and proximity sensors, one-way or two-way plows precisely direct materials to a maximum of 10 separate lots. Optional vplows offer better dispersion of material for efficient usage of overall layout and footprint. The conveyors have a variety of poultry-specific applications, including transportation of poultry manure/litter to storage, or to be used with other Patz products for mortality management or composting applications. 920-897-2251

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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 microbins 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-the-art 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

Water system Diversified Imports Plasson Water on Demand System from Diversified Imports gives integrators higher yielding birds by allowing the birds to receive as much water as they need. With Water on Demand’s constant water supply, the birds increase their water consumption which boosts their daily weight gain. For the growers, the Water on Demand System allows them to manage column pressure in nipple drinker lines throughout the poultry house from a single location with a centralized pressure unit. The unit operates by regulating incoming water pressure to adjust line pressure, thereby managing nipple volume throughout the house. With simple precision management of nipples, lines can be adjusted several times a day to meet peak water demand of any bird. Another advantage of the system is drier floors, which leads to energy savings and improved paw quality.

The birds receive water more efficiently with less spillage. Drier litter reduces energy cost because the ventilation system does not run as much. Drier litter reduces paw disease and improves paw quality for processing. To upgrade from Plasson pressure regulators to pressure reducers takes changing only two components along with installation of a centralized water panel. The Water on Demand System will retrofit to other nipple-drinker systems, by simply adding the Plasson pressure reducers with specially made adaptors along with the control panel. 732-363-2333

Transport prod. Pakster Pakster manufactures transport coops, chick boxes, egg flats, egg baskets, buckets and pallets. Our products are injection molded in high density polyethylene, providing excellent strength and durability combined with good chemical resistance. We are committed to providing our customers with quality products and excellent customer service. 423-746-2360

Egg flats Pakster Pakster is offering new egg flats for Extra-Large and Jumbo eggs. Samples are in stock now for try outs. The company offers several color options. They will work with all automated systems. The company offers egg flats for larger eggs up to Jumbo. Minimum order per color is 3,600 flats. New pricing is being offered for a limited time. The reusable plastic egg flats are easy to wash and dry for biosecurity, do not keep odor. 423-746-2360

Chemical injector

Dosatron International Dosatron International Inc. introduces its new 40 GPM-D8RE2 chemical injector. “We are very excited to offer the new 40 GPM chemical injector into the industrial markets. Through new technology, innovation, and with improved features, the D8RE2 includes a builtin air bleed, has no metal rods and offers an optional bypass,” said Dosatron’s CEO Pam Temko. The new 40 GPM-D8RE2 offers improved chemical resistant housing, enhanced UV resistance, allows injection of corrosive chemicals, and features easy-to-adjust injection rates and easy-to read graduated scales. The D8RE2 can easily inject caustic chemicals accurately with a flow rate of 2.2 to 40 gpm, an injection ratio of 1:500 - 1:50, and a pressure range of 2 to 110 psi. The 40 GPM-D8RE2 chemical injector is available wherever Dosatron injectors are sold. 800-523-8499

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Litter mgmt. Jones-Hamilton As producers continue to battle rising feed costs, the impact of ammonia and tight profit margins, the Jones-Hamilton Agricultural Division is helping them strike back with litter management education and application services. For a nominal fee, Jones-Hamilton certified applicators work with producers to properly prepare their poultry houses and apply PLT®. “We have actually offered our application service since 2000, but as more and more growers shift from whole house cleanouts to ongoing litter management it has really grown in popularity,” said Blake Gibson, business development manager. “Producers understand the bottom-line impact proper litter management can make and they’re seeking out every resource to help them improve. We’re renew(Continued on next page)

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ing our education efforts to ensure they get the biggest bang for their buck.” The Jones-Hamilton application service and education tools, which include on-farm support, as well as online articles, are designed to maximize the effectiveness of PLT, thereby relieving that stress. Proper application and ammonia purge also maximizes the fuel savings related to PLT. “Showing producers how to prepare their houses and correctly applying PLT for them goes a long way toward efficient ammonia control and litter management,” Gibson said. 843-319-7791

N. fowl mite control Car Mac Products The Die No Mite Strip offers long-term protection from Northern fowl mites for commercial and free range layers, nesting breeder hens and roosters. Simple in its construction, the strip works entirely by contact with the birds. Elimination of just one stress cycle per year may yield a 1 percent increase in egg production. This could amount to recovery of more than $12,000 of lost profit per 100,000 hens per year. The Die No Mite Strip does not contaminate the environment. Because of this, manure and litter are free of pesticide and can be used as a fertilizer or soil enhancer without fear of soil or ground water contamination. It’s also compatible with natural fly control. The strips are coated with permethrin, which was chosen because it has exhibited excellent control of Northern fowl mites. Permethrin is classified as a non-toxic, non-carcinogenic pesticide. Washing hands after handling and installing the strip is the recommended hygiene. Installation involves minimum time and labor. Simply install one Die No Mite Strip for up to five caged layers or nesting breeder hens and roosters for two

years of continuous protection. 800-424-8108

Light dimmer Pro-Tech Inc. 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

Turkey feeding pan Big Dutchman Big Dutchman introduces the Gladiator turkey feeding pan with features designed to reduce feed waste, lower maintenance time and feed the largest turkeys. The Gladiator turkey feeding pan is designed to feed the largest and most aggressive turkeys. Our “Snap’n Lock” feature secures the dish to the pan body to eliminate “dish drop,” which saves lots of feed, and many man-hours of maintenance. The Gladiator’s dish design catches feed as the turkeys

eat, which saves feed and then funnels it back in front of your flock, increasing your feed conversions. The pan is constructed of industrial strength plastic to last through many growout periods, and the snap on cap allows for easy installation and simple removal of individual pans when needed. Our patented uses of the shocker wire design gives you the ability to adjust the feed level to the entire line with a simple turn of a crank. 616-582-4009

Feeding system Big Dutchman Big Dutchman’s FLUXX Pan Feeding System offers customers many options to satisfy their needs. The FLUXX feeding systems offered are for broiler, pullet and breeder production, with a wide selection of sizes and options, each designed to maximize feed conversions, produce a uniform flock and increase egg production with breeders. The unique design of the FLUXX system provides optimal flooding of pans by distributing feed evenly around the pan in a complete 360-degree circumference. Dayold chicks have easy access to feed, female breeders are provided feed without competition from males, and the FLUXX pullet pan helps to produce more consistently uniform flocks. Customers save time with the simple installation, ease of use and maintenance. From day olds to full grown, the FLUXX family of pans will minimize waste while maximizing your profits. 616-582-4009

Insulated shutter Double L Group Ltd. Double L’s New TopJet Gravity Insulated Shutter minimizes air leakage and seals up tight with no cracks or spaces for air to come through. Double L’s design has

counterweight louver blades made of 3/4-inch insulated board encased in fiberglass with an R-value of approximately 6; whereas the standard shutter has no R-value. The counterweight louver blades are uniquely designed to open from the top, directing airflow up. When static pressure is created by ventilation fans, Double L’s TopJet Gravity Insulated Shutter blades automatically open to exhaust the air. When fans stop, the counterweight closes the louver blades. Multiple infrared tests have shown a 20-plus degree difference between the TopJet Gravity Insulated Shutter and the standard shutter — providing great energy savings, safer environment for animals and less buildup of moisture in buildings. The TopJet Gravity Insulated Shutter design allows for tremendous energy savings and because of its insulation value, it is unique to the poultry industry. Double L’s TopJet Gravity Insulated Shutter has been BESS Lab tested for accurate performance and is easy to assemble and install. It is currently available in two sizes. 563-875-6257

Gravity attic vent Double L Group Ltd. 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

Processing eqpt. Meyn Meyn is a reliable and committed partner of renowned poultry processing companies in more than 90 countries worldwide. Meyn is widely recognized for its ability to support its customers in their ambition for higher capacity and increased yield and efficiency. Meyn’s equipment has proven to maintain its high-level performance under a wide variety of line speeds and bird sizes, allowing its customers to achieve top-level productivity with an absolute minimum of labor. 770-967-0532

End doors Southwestern Sales Co. Southwestern Sales Co. introduces the V-Flex and S-Flex bifold end doors for live containment houses. This new line of insulated end doors represents an improvement from previous end door designs in efficiency and cost. The insulated V-Flex and S-Flex doors will reduce grower energy costs, and the tight seal provided by the door’s efficient design will eliminate problems in maintaining adequate static pressure experienced with other style doors. 800-636-1975 (Continued on next page)

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Medicator Southwestern Sales Co. Southwestern Sales Co. introduces the Multicator which is a unique approach in designing a reliable and efficient device to inject nutrients, medications and condition water for animal confinement houses, nurseries and industrial applications. Medicators have historically used expensive seals, springs and other components which require continuous replacement, the company notes. The Multicator works efficiently from day one, and with no moving parts, permanently eliminates the need for expensive spare parts, and allows the user to focus on more important issues. 800-636-1975

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

The Compost-A-Matic process eliminates methane gas and hydrogen sulfide odors while converting manure into a stable pathogen-free, weed seed free organic product that will never revert back to raw manure. The end product is a stable organic material which has retained most of its nutrients and is no longer a breeding source for flies, beetles and other insects. The Compost-AMatic’s end product is more uniform in particle size and provides reduction in material volume and weight. 912-681-2763

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Ziggity Systems 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

Smithway As times have changed so has Smithway. In 2000 Smithway introduced its patented Air Conditioned systems — improving temperature control and biosecurity. Now we have increased our cooling capacity by 30 percent by incorporating a dual compressor system that can work independently or together giving not only added cooling but also a backup system in case of a compressor failure. This and more can be monitored from your desk with our wireless communication system. For more than 30 years, Smithway has been a leader of the flock no matter how big or small your loads may be. 828-628-1756

Farmer Automatic Farmer Automatic of America’s CompostCat is proving to be a tremendous asset to poultry farmers. Turning the windrows in high rise poultry houses every three days establishes low temperature composting that destroys fly larva. This mechanical process controls flies and reduces the cost of insecticide and the potential of flies developing resistance to them. The constant turning of windrows destroys the habitat for rodents. Knowing that fly and rodent control is critical to a healthy, disease and salmonella free environment is making the CompostCat an excellent choice in this economy. Our customers are finding that composting and blending of the poultry waste is adding acceptability to the final product. Acceptability in most cases breaks down into ease of handling and additional profitability as it is sold. 912-681-2763

Health solutions

In-vessel compost.

Transport sys.

Best Vet. Solutions Best Veterinary Solutions Inc. is a leader in innovative animal health solutions from the world’s highest quality manufacturers. The

Farmer Automatic Compost-A-Matic is an in-vessel system for organic waste processing, engineered and manufactured by Farmer Automatic of America.

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color, which turkeys find more attractive. 574-825-5849

Water sys. adapter Ziggity Systems Inc. Ziggity Systems Inc. is now offering an easy and economical way for producers with Chore-Time® poultry watering systems to upgrade to high-performance Ziggity drinkers without replacing their existing system. Producers just need to unscrew the existing Chore-Time nipples, remove the metal pin from the saddle, screw on the Ziggity saddle adapter, and then snap in a Ziggity TL drinker. TL drinkers feature Ziggity’s latest state-of-the-art technology, primed to deliver the amount of water birds need without spillage when managed properly, thus keeping litter and pits dry, reducing ventilation costs and improving flock performance. “If a watering system is old or underperforming, this adapter system is designed to provide an economical way to upgrade the whole system without putting in new drinking lines and other equipment,” said the company. “Ziggity is the only poultry watering system manufacturer that is 100 percent focused on poultry watering. That is, poultry watering systems is all we do, and TL drinkers feature the most advanced drinker technology available.” 574-825-5849

Work boot Heartland Footwear Inc. Heartland Footwear Inc. announces its newest boot — the Ultimate Alloy Premium Boot. This latest boot is rugged, sturdy and comfortable enough to meet the demands of the toughest jobs, including meat and poultry processing, manufacturing and oil rigs.

“Our customers have tough jobs,” says John Callanan, vice president of sales at Heartland Footwear, producer and manufacturer of 100 percent American-made industrial boots. “They spend hours a day trekking through harsh chemicals, organic compounds, leaks and spills. They cover miles each day, often carrying heavy loads. Most boots on the market provide either comfort OR durability. The Ultimate Alloy Premium Boot stands up to everything, and provides workers with the comfort, support and ergonomic fit they deserve.” The Ultimate Alloy Premium Boot weighs 10 percent less than any other heavy-duty boot. That’s one-quarter of a pound less to lift with each step-up to 2,500 pounds less to lift a day. What’s more, this rugged and dependable boot features a softer shaft, is coldweather ready and boasts excellent abrasion- and slip-resistance. 870-248-0501

Poultry ventilation American Coolair American Coolair is producing a 54-inch version of its NBC fan for farm buildings. The American Coolair NBC54 provides maximum airflow needed to ventilate poultry buildings. The NBC54 features allgalvanized steel construction for the ideal blend of strength and corrosion resistance. The sturdy cross-frame drive support design insures years of trouble-free operation. The NBC54 also features American Coolair’s unique captured bearing arrangement which allows the blade hub to also serve as the driven sheave. Placing the belt load directly over the bearings greatly extends the life of the bearings. 904-389-3646

Salmonella vaccine Lohmann Animal Health Lohmann Animal Health Interna-

tional’s AviPro® Megan® Vac 1 aids in the reduction of Salmonella Typhimurium, Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Heidelberg in the organs of young growing chickens and as an aid in the reduction of S. enteritidis colonization of the crop and digestive tract, including the ceca. AviPro Megan Vac 1 is a modified live Salmonella Typhimurium vaccine administered to young poultry to stimulate the bird’s natural defense systems to prevent salmonella colonization of internal organs and transmission of salmonella to offspring. Vaccination takes place in the hatchery on the day of hatch and at two-weeks of age for broilers, layers and breeders. Coarse spray and drinking water vaccination are easy, well-established, cost-effective methods, and provide excellent coverage to the whole flock. Safety studies with hatchlings show that an increased titer of AviPro Megan Vac 1 does not cause any adverse reactions. With two stable genetic modifications, the result is a vaccine that induces a strong immune response against S. Typhimurium, S. Enteritidis and S. Heidelberg in vaccinated birds. 800-655-1342

Wireless alarm Farm Alarm 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 (56 channels) radio modem assures excellent coverage. 800-407-5455

Protein/fat conver. American Proteins American Proteins operates the largest poultry protein and lipids conversion operation in the world, the company notes. 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 our export business increasing, our quality products are being used around the world. Innovation is the driving force behind every aspect of our operation. American Proteins has thrived because we are committed to responsive, fast and helpful service. Whether the customer is large or small, whether their needs are complex or simple, we will respond with immediate, appropriate service. 770-886-2250

Wood shaving mills Jackson Lumber Harvester 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 byproduct 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 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 (Continued on next page)

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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

Ceiling inlet Munters Munters’Aerotech BI28 Bi-Flow Ceiling Inlet features a design created using the latest in computer aerodynamic modeling. Airflow is maximized over the entire pressure range and the flow direction is precisely controlled. Performance of your ventilation system is improved with a fresh supply of preheated air delivered to every part of the building. The BI28 series include models for both mechanical and for air actuated control. The simple to adjust springs allow full control of static pressure and the make it easy to compensate for ceiling pitch. The doors proven seal technology is similar to that used in energy efficient windows. The company has also added a cold climate package with added insulation value to reduce condensation. An added feature of the air actuated model in an optional mechanical override. When transitioning to full tunnel ventilation, all inlets close together, using a simple hand winch or an actuator. 800-227-2376

Deboning system Foodmate 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

House sanitizer Flame Engineering Flame Engineering Inc. offers the Red Dragon Poultry House Sanitizer. The Red Dragon poultry house sanitizer is the fast, easy and effective way to sanitize a 40-foot x 500-foot poultry house in approximately one hour using only 25-30 gallons of propane in the process. Discover its usefulness and affordability in safely sanitizing without chemicals. The intense heat (1,400 degrees F) kills pathogens and bacteria while also extending litter usability. Faster turnaround equals less downtime. Environmentally friendly — no runoff, no residues or water contamination and flares off ammonia. Research shows increased livability, increased feed conversion and growers are increasing their settlements. 800-255-2469

Insulation Porter Insulation Since 1965 when Dwight Por-

ter invented the modern style of dropped ceilings, Porter Insulation Products has been the industry’s leading poultry house insulation company. We now offer a wide variety of building products specifically for the poultry house market. Please call us to learn more about our entrance doors, roof vents, coated wire, fiberglass insulation, track door systems, blown cellulose and fiberglass, woven tri-ply, bi-fold doors, attic air inlets, strapping tape, staples, nails, sliding door systems and much more. 800-999-0430

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Doors/ventilation Eagan Mfg. 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

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Trays & flats Southwest Agri-Plastics Southwest Agri-Plastics Inc. has been manufacturing plastic products for the agriculture industry since 1969. In 2008 we introduced our line of Dura-Tray® hatch trays & Dura-Flat® egg flats. Our hatch trays are made from high grade virgin polyethylene material providing superior impact & wear resistance. We have added plastic in critical areas to prevent breakage. The diamond shaped openings in the bottom are 15 percent larger than leading competitors for improved cleanability. Our hatch trays are manufactured with Bio-Pruf® anti-microbial protection. Our egg flats are made from high-grade virgin polypropylene (Continued on next page)

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providing superior wear & impact resistance. Our solid plastic construction is easy to clean and resist microorganism build-up. Currently with manufacture the 36, 42, 54, & 84 egg flats designed to work with Jamesway & Chick Master incubators as well as other models. All sizes will cycle through in ovo equipment. This year we are also introducing our Dura-Box® chick boxes. Our 8 post box, nest and stacks with most other boxes. We added openings in the corners for better ventilation. Just like all our products, the Dura-Box is made from high grade virgin plastic. 800-288-9748

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Lighting Tabor Group Tabor Group Inc. specializes in supplying lighting for poultry applications. Our lighting products include dimmable and non dimmable LED’s, CFL and CCFL’s. All of our products have undergone and passed long field testing. New models include — Retrolite PoultryFlector — that easily allow you to convert from high pressure sodium to CFL’s and our new dimmable LED’s. These products represent the most technologically innovative and offer the best paybacks of any poultry lighting products. 800-657-0509

Climate control J&D Mfg. J&D Manufacturing is your poultry climate control specialist. J&D’s complete line of poultry market products include circulation and exhaust fans, ceiling fans, ceiling and wall inlets, curtain systems and winches, evaporative pad cooling, high pressure fogging, misting, tunnel doors, wire mesh, environmental controls and more. J&D has been delivering quality products at competitive prices for more than 30 years. 800-998-2398

Packaging AllStar Packaging Allstar Packaging is a leading packaging supplier, with experience shipping all over the world. Products include egg cartons, egg filler flats, 5x6, 6x6, 4x5, corrugated egg boxes (15 doz. & 30 doz.), plastic egg flats, vacuum lift heads; and any other poultry suppliers egg cartons can be customized with your company logo in pulp or Styrofoam. Highly experienced staff will simplify your ordering, and lowest prices guaranteed.

Wing segmenter Cantrell Cantrell has developed the CWCS-8400 Wing Segmenter that makes accurate cuts while running at high capacity. The Cantrell Wing Segmenter is capable of processing up to 170 wings per minute on processing line or as a standalone application. The Wing Segmenter properly orients the wing at any line speed for accuracy on each individual cut. The shackle transfer eliminates misfeeds. The segmenter is designed to allow adjustments during operation and easy access for blade replacement. The CWCS8400 is energy efficient and the open design makes for easy cleaning. 800-922-1232

Picking finger Meyhen International Meyhen International Corp. offers the Duram Rubber Products Gina picking finger in five levels of hardness and four colors. The Gina is a round finger manufactured with a special profile to fit Stork and Meyn pickers. The round, special

rib design provides excellent picking capacity. Durability is an important quality of the Gina. The shape of its head provides a strong and stable hold in the picking disc, which leads to less wear and longer life for the finger. The Gina picking finger is offered in five degrees of hardness 45, 70, 90, 110 and 140, and comes in yellow, blue, red and black. 732-363-2333

Product supplier Agrisel USA Agrisel USA is a 16-year-old family-owned company based out of Atlanta, Ga., with four local warehouses in Atlanta, Buford, Tifton and Norcross. Our company is committed to being a reliable supplier of high-quality, cost-effective, specialized programs for smaller volume purchases, unique packaging needs and generic and proprietary products. We are dedicated to provide exceptional service and customer support. Agrisel offers a variety of pest management products for poultry and egg farm operations. Products include: IMIDAPRO 4SC Systemic Insecticide (quart and gallon sizes) — safe to use in and around poultry and egg farms. Active ingredient same as Credo — Midash and Dominion. Produced and formulated in the U.S. GLADIATOR Rodenticides — fast and effective kill of rats and mice, no secondary kill of other animals, highly palatable with no resistance, and conveniently sized for nursery, poultry and egg farms. Other pest management products offered for poultry and egg farms are ZONE PLUS and GLYPHOSEL PRO. Organic products for organic production include AVENGER, which is an OMRI approved burndown herbicide, that is extremely fast and effective. 877-247-4735

Hatchery/genetics

Centurion Poultry 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

Rodent control Motomco Motomco’s unique vitamin D3 bait, AGRID3® Chunx and Pellets, recently received the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) Listing for use in organic operations. The coveted OMRI Listing now assures organic farmers and pest management professionals servicing organic production accounts that AGRID3 Chunx and Pellets can be used to fight rodent infestations on certified organic operations, including food processing, warehousing and storage, and animal production. AGRID3 Chunx and Pellets contain the active ingredient, vitamin D3, which kills Norway rats, roof rats and house mice yet reduces the risk of secondary poisoning and poses low toxicity to birds. AGRID3 Chunx is a dense, tightly compacted 1-ounce extruded block with superb durability. The highly weatherable Chunx is excellent in outdoor applications and has a melting point as high as 200 degrees F. Likewise,

AGRID3 Pellets are made with an advanced formulation process that produces a fresh, better compressed pellet. 800-323-6628

Palletizing Intralox 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

Packaging eqpt. Ossid Ossid, powered by Pro Mach, offers a full line of high speed packaging equipment, including weigh-price labelers, overwrappers, horizontal form-fill-seal machines and in-motion case-weight scales. Its integrated line includes an Ossid stretch overwrapper, a weigh-price labeler, a case scale and an ID Technology 252 printer. The 500Si highspeed stretch overwrapper produces tightly wrapped, PVC case ready (Continued on next page)

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packaging at speeds of up to 120 trays per minute. The open stainless steel frame and other construction aspects are compatible with the harsh environments of poultry and meat packaging facilities. The 500Si has a relatively small footprint and is ideal for space-constrained environments. The 1500 series weigh price labeler improves production with accurate and flexible label placement. The 1500 series is rated at up to 120 trays per minute. 800-334-8369

Food analyzer Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific’s products 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. 800-678-5599

Air classifier Sturtevant Inc. The Sturtevant Whirlwind® Air Classifier is specifically designed to separate poultry meal, porcine, beef and bone meal, fish meal and other animal by-product feeds into products with higher protein, higher mineral and lower ash content. Renderers have been feeding their Sturtevant Whirlwinds for more than a decade. Sturtevant customers are setting the standard in making quality animal and pet food ingredients, allowing renderers and animal protein companies to create cost effective and nutritional pet foods. The Whirlwind Air Classifier incorporates an internal fan and rejecter blade classification system.

Its self-contained design does not require cyclones, valves, dampers, ductwork, external fan or the additional supports required to handle these components. Benefits include: low maintenance, on-the-fly material changes, easy to use controls and field proven. Sturtevant Inc. has supplied solutions to the rendering, chemical, pharmaceutical, mineral and food processing industries throughout the world since 1883. 800-992-0209

Egg defoamer Zep Inc. Zep Inc., a consumable chemical packaged goods company that manufactures a wide variety of high-performance maintenance and cleaning chemicals, has launched Zep’s Apex Egg Defoam Plus, a fast-acting, non-silicone, free-rinsing defoamer that can be used in both alkaline and acid cleaning operations. Zep’s Apex Egg Defoam Plus is clear and colorless, and will not leave an objectionable odor. It is highly concentrated and extremely dilutable in water at 1:1000 up to 1:5000, making it extremely efficient. It is available in 55-gallon drums or 275-gallon totes. “From egg processing, hatcheries and grow houses, to all aspects of poultry processing, processors can rely on Zep to help them improve their sanitation programs and reduce operational costs while maintaining product quality,” said Steve Nichols, group president of Zep Inc., adding that the company has partnered with the United Egg Producers cooperative to stay on top of the ongoing challenges the market faces and to support its members with best practices in food safety amid changing USDA regulations. 877-428-9937

Probiotic Danisco Animal Nutrition At a time when poultry producers

are struggling to cope with volatile conditions, profitability and liveability challenges, Syncra® AVI takes the superior feed efficiency results from separate enzyme and probiotic applications already offered by Danisco Animal Nutrition to a new level. Multiple trials at independent research organizations have proved that this xylanase, amylase, protease and multi-strain Bacillus combination offers superior performance results throughout the production cycle as a result of complementary modes of action. Specific healthy nutrition benefits that Syncra AVI offers include: a 14 percent net improvement in relative cost per pound live-weight gain for Clostridium perfringens challenged birds. Approximately three-to-one return on investment even for low challenge birds, resulting from significantly improved digestibility and gut health support. “Achieving optimum healthy broiler performance from feed is key to our customers’ profitability,” said Janet Remus, director technical services at Danisco Animal Nutrition. “Syncra AVI offers them a unique means of delivering performance while saving feed costs.” 314-771-7766

any plant — maximizing profits and lessening environmental impact at the same time. “Centrisys’ innovative centrifuge design is offering processors the ability to capture millions in extra revenue that they previously hadn’t realized,” said Tony Magnall, lead animal protein applications executive. “The time is now for processors to take advantage of this opportunity, and Centrisys’ advanced solution offers significant advantages for those who do.” 877-339-5496

Air handlers Phoenix Air Systems Phoenix Air Systems is a manufacturer of critical process equipment for the food processing industries. PH-Series air handlers help provide clean, filtered, temperature controlled sanitary air to processing room environments. PH-Series hygienic air handlers deliver positive air pressure to processing rooms to help reduce the possibility of infiltration of airborne contaminants from adjoining process areas. Dehumidified, cooled air helps maintain desired room temperatures and reduce moisture during processing hours. Heated air helps proces-

sors speed drying out rooms during clean-up/washdown hours and more quickly resume processing. PH-Series units can integrate with existing onsite Allen-Bradley refrigeration controls or process automation systems to enhance process room environmental control and ease day-to-day equipment operation and monitoring. 507-451-3524

In ovo vaccination Sanovo-Vax Sanovo Vax, a manufacturer of advanced in ovo technologies for the commercial poultry industry, announces a semi-automatic solution to equip regional, specialty and small to midsize poultry producers with the benefits of consistent, accurate and biosecure in ovo vaccination. The Vaxxinator 1000 Manual in ovo vaccination system delivers the same core capabilities of Sanovo Vax’s fully automated technology in a smaller, compact footprint. The machine provides flexibility to hatcheries operating with limited floor space or infrastructure, enabling them to maximize poultry (Continued on page 21)

By-prod. recovery Centrisys Corp. Right now, meat and poultry processors throughout the U.S. are gaining a competitive edge by capturing an unprecedented opportunity — they’re efficiently recovering animal by-products and reselling them to produce millions of dollars in new annual revenues. At the heart of this advancement are centrifuge systems from Centrisys Corp. This technology enables the highest throughput ever for the recovery of fats, oils and grease. Centrisys has worked with leading meat and poultry processors including JBS to develop a durable, efficient by-product recovery solution that integrates seamlessly into

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USPOULTRY and Foundation approve $314,441 in new research grants TUCKER, Ga. — U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation recently approved a total of $314,441 for six new research grants at five institutions. Institutions receiving the research grants were the University of Georgia, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Auburn University and the University of Delaware. The research funding was ap-

proved by the boards of directors of both organizations, based on recommendations from the Foundation Research Advisory Committee. The committee evaluates research proposals to determine their value to the industry and then makes recommendations to the boards for funding. Committee members are professional specialists from different segments of the poultry and egg industry who represent a variety of

disciplines. “An important part of USPOULTRY’s and the Foundation’s service to the industry is research,” said Elton Maddox, Wayne Farms, Oakwood, Ga., and USPOULTRY chairman. “The Foundation Research Advisory Committee is the core of the research program with committee members dedicating numerous hours studying and evaluating research proposals before mak-

ing recommendations for funding. We sincerely appreciate and value their excellent work and would like to recognize Dr. John Smith, Fieldale Farms, for his continued commitment in chairing the Foundation Research Advisory Committee.” The association’s research program dates back to the early 1960s, when funds were first approved for poultry disease research. It gradually grew into a comprehensive

program incorporating all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. Since the inception of the research program, USPOULTRY has reinvested more than $25 million dollars into the industry in the form of research grants, with the International Poultry Expo as the primary source for the funding. More than 50 universities and federal and state facilities have received grants over the years.

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Feed line motors

production efficiently and costeffectively. Poultry producers operating with smaller layouts and throughput must not only address a growing consumer demand for locally sourced meat and poultry but also contend with larger industry issues. Globally, the poultry sector is experiencing turmoil stemming from mounting feed prices, diseases outbreaks and staunch industry competition. For poultry growers in emerging sectors or serving niche markets, integrating in-ovo vaccination will help address the growing importance of disease prevention while remaining competitive in the marketplace. The Vaxxinator 1000 Manual system incorporates the same level of biosecurity and precision vaccine delivery as commercially-scaled in-ovo machines at half the size. 410-320-5000

Farmer Boy AG Farmer Boy AG announces that Automated Production Systems (AP), Cumberland Poultry and Hired-Hand, a leading manufacturer for livestock and poultry equipment has taken big steps in improving their feed lines motors. AP, Cumberland and Hired-Hand are a world-class swine and poultry production equipment manufacturer offering complete innovative solutions for feed systems, feed storage and delivery, watering systems, ventilation and controls, heaters, nesting and more. Focused on meeting the ever changing needs of the livestock and poultry industry, they offer a complete line of reliable production equipment that’s easy to install and maintain. New features and benefits of the feed line motor include: 50/60 Hertz Motor — five models total: 1/3, 1/2, 3/4, 1 and 1.5 HP. 5/8 Shaft on 3/4 Motors — Robust design significantly increases shaft strength for a longer life. Improved starter switches — new start switches improve reliability and overall longevity of the start circuitry by having less sparking, arcing and welding. Warranty increased from one year to two years. 800-845-3374

Feed sensor Feedlogic Corp. Feedlogic Corp. has introduced its new wireless sensor products and data communications services. Our new wireless carbon dioxide sensor will allow growers and integrators to remotely monitor the carbon dioxide levels for poults and pullets during their critical first weeks of growth and throughout their growout period. We can help protect your animals and improve performance by monitoring feed, temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, water flow, power, propane levels, weight, 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, laptop, tablet, or phone and will alert you when something needs immediate attention. 855-855-3685

Flex auger Farmer Boy AG Farmer Boy Ag is now offering AP, Cumberland and Hired-Hand’s new 300P Flex Auger, designed to move pelleted feed easier. The 300P was designed as the use of pelleted feed became more popular. The standard auger does not move pellets as efficiently or effectively as the 300P. A new method was created to make the coil, which increased its strength and the pitch of the auger. All these changes, in addition to the space increase which eliminates the need for restriction, help this 300P system convey the pellets easier

than before. Features and benefits include: designed for pelleted feeds (can be used for all feed types); easy to retrofit to an existing auger system; no restrictor baffles required, one slide gate at a time can be opened 100 percent; identical feed flow from all tanks; similar system design requirements as M300 systems, an industry favorite. Farmer Boy AG Inc. has been at the forefront of the livestock and poultry industry, constructing facilities for these industries as well as providing a complete line of parts and supplies to keep those facilities running for years to come. 800-845-3374

Shrink bag Flavorseal Flavorseal has announced its new shrink bag designed specifically for packaging fresh or frozen poultry. The rounded bottom, high shrink rate and glossy appearance combine to create superior final packaging for any whole bird or breast pack on the grocery shelf. These high abuse bags protect the poultry during refrigeration and transport and can be heat sealed or clipped. The Shrink Bag for Poultry is the latest addition to Flavorseal’s complete line of packaging for meat and cheese products, including Bone Guard, High Barrier and Post Pasteurization bags. “We know many of our customers have been looking for a high-performance yet cost-effective poultry shrink bag,” said Ryan Till, market manager. “We think our new Poultry Shrink Bag is their ideal solution.” Flavorseal specializes in packaging systems and products for the food processing, foodservice and retail markets, providing customized solutions that improve ways to package, prepare and store food. 866-769-1500

Radiant heater Superior Radiant Products Superior Radiant Products has introduced its SRP EvenGROW radiant heater, specifically engineered for poultry houses and agricultural applications. The SRP EvenGROW model ALTX two stage heater’s patented design provides unparalleled even heat for low clearance applications. The principle advantage is the softening of the radiant output over a much longer length of tube with an end-to-end variance of less than 15 percent and remarkable bottom clearance of only 36 inches. Add SRP’s Flapper hinged vent terminal to prevent cold air infiltration when the heater is not operating. Available in ranges from 40,000 to 100,000 British thermal units (Btu)/ hour, lengths from 30 feet to 50 feet, natural gas or LPG. This, combined with SRP’s 100 percent efficient reflector radiates all the heat directly where it is needed without hot spots. Results are maximum bird comfort, optimum production and greater return on investment. 800-527-4328

Newcastle vaccine Merck Animal Health Merck Animal Health’s INNOVAX®-ND and INNOVAX®ND-SB, two one-dose recombinant vaccines widely used by the U.S. poultry industry, have been shown to aid in the protection of Newcastle disease for at least 60 weeks, according to a study recently accepted by the USDA. In the study, researchers administered INNOVAX-ND subcutaneously to one-day-old specific-pathogen-free chickens before challenging them with a very virulent ND virus at 20, 40, 50 or 60 weeks of age. They observed the birds for 10 days after each challenge. Chickens were considered negative if they remained free of clinical ND signs. All chickens vac-

cinated with INNOVAX-ND were protected against every challenge conducted; in contrast, all chickens in an unvaccinated group that were challenged at the same times as the vaccinated chickens developed ND. Launched in 2010, INNOVAX-ND is a recombinant vaccine that eliminates the need for stress-causing, oil-based, inactivated BD vaccines. INNOVAX-ND-SB, available since 2008, helps prevent ND and Marek’s disease, but also contains the SB-1 strain of chicken herpesvirus (serotype 2) to prevent very virulent Marek’s. 800-356-7470

Coccidiosis vacc. Merck Animal Health Merck Animal Health has obtained regulatory approval from the USDA for Coccivac®-D2 — a newgeneration version of a coccidiosis vaccine that has been used successfully in billions of broiler-breeders and commercial layers worldwide. It will replace Coccivac®-D. “Coccivac-D2 builds on the field-proven performance and dependability of Coccivac-D, but its spectrum is even more in step with the Eimeria populations found in today’s broiler-breeder and layer operations,” said Dr. Charlie Broussard, Merck Animal Health director of U.S. poultry technical services. He explained that Coccivac-D2 has a more focused antigen profile of the six major species of chicken coccidia (E. tenella, E. mivati, E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. brunetti and E. necatrix). As with all Coccivac® vaccines, Coccivac-D2 provides a balanced, controlled dose of live Eimeria oocysts to stimulate the bird’s natural immunity against this costly and highly prevalent disease. Coccivac-D2 is currently available in 5,000-dose and 1,000-dose vials. 800-356-7470

POULTRY TIMES, June 23, 2014 for wings, steady to firm for most dark meat cuts and steady for breast items. Supplies of wings were light and all other parts were light to moderate. Market activity for parts was light to moderate. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at mixed but mostly desirable weights.

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

P arts: Georgia: Nat’l. Broiler Market: (Jun. 16): Whole broiler/fryer prices were trending steady to at times at least steady in the East. Offerings of all sizes were light to

sufficient for trade needs. Retail and foodservice demand was light to moderate. Floor stocks were in balance to short as buyers kept purchases limited. Market activity was slow to moderate. In the parts structure, prices were firm to higher

The f.o.b. dock quoted prices on ice-pack parts based on truckload and pool truckload lots for the week of Jun. 16: line run tenders $2.39½; skinless/boneless breasts $2.21½; whole breasts $1.30½; boneless/skinless thigh meat $1.44; thighs 77½¢; drumsticks 70¢; leg quarters 56¢; wings $1.33½.

Final prices at Farm Buyer Loading (per pound): range 11-22½¢

N ational Slaughter: Broiler: Estimated slaughter

for week ending Jun. 14 is 156,011,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Jun. 7 was 156,157,000. Heavy-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Jun. 14 is 1,700,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Jun. 7 was 1,521,000. Light-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Jun. 14 is 1,624,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Jun. 7 was 1,561,000. Total: Week of Jun. 14: 159,335,000.

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 Jun. 11 Jun. 17 Cal-Maine 73.56 69.15 71.19 Campbell Soup 48.08 45.43 45.69 37.28 32.23 32.85 ConAgra Hormel 49.72 48.57 48.52 Pilgrim’s Pride 26.87 25.20 25.07 Sanderson Farms 97.84 92.80 95.35 Seaboard 2980.00 2920.00 2912.39 Tyson 44.24 36.09 35.47 (Courtesy: A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc.)

Jun. 13

Extra Large Regions: Northeast 133.00 Southeast 131.50 Midwest 127.50 South Central 140.50 Combined 133.50

Large

Medium

130.00 116.50 129.50 122.00 125.50 113.50 137.50 125.50 130.97 119.66

Computed from simple weekly averages weighted by regional area populations

Grain Prices OHIO COUNTRY ELEV. Jun. 3 Jun. 10 Jun. 17 No. 2 Yellow Corn/bu. $4.41 $4.30 $4.21 Soybeans/bu. $15.25 $14.85 $14.47 (Courtesy: Prospect Farmers Exchange, Prospect, Ohio)

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

CHICKS PLACED (Thousands)

May 17

May 24

May 31

Jun. 7

May 17

May 24

May 31

Jun. 7

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

28,521 21,420 11,251 4,687 1,207 34,434 7,774 3,802 7,837 16,925 8,406 21,134 6,659 4,277 5,155 14,740 6,547 8,244

28,484 21,358 11,432 4,692 1,225 34,567 7,951 3,772 7,479 17,640 8,152 21,514 6,804 4,318 5,275 14,792 6,619 8,404

28,829 21,527 11,372 4,614 1,225 34,498 7,878 3,787 7,793 17,748 8,296 21,159 6,584 4,358 5,304 15,022 6,679 8,278

28,780 21,460 11,294 4,606 1,225 34,457 7,810 3,802 7,637 17,627 8,162 21,109 6,734 4,264 5,000 15,266 6,679 8,401

21,949 19,847 10,578 4,779 1,152 26,625 5,574 3,041 6,748 14,802 5,161 16,061 4,186 3,581 5,068 11,941 4,957 6,143

22,068 19,122 10,228 4,711 1,251 26,354 6,797 3,333 6,355 14,535 6,234 16,052 4,000 3,515 5,406 11,544 5,566 5,840

21,406 18,488 10,726 4,942 1,269 27,164 6,260 3,395 5,707 13,963 5,862 16,353 4,968 3,765 4,275 11,523 5,592 5,969

21,466 19,810 10,764 5,246 1,237 27,334 6,144 3,397 5,954 14,602 4,685 16,390 4,978 3,563 4,680 11,753 5,500 6,059

19 States Total

204,776

206,074

206,673

205,912

166,050

167,071

165,658

167,503

% Prev. yr.

100

101

100

Ala Ark

Ca,Tn,Wv

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

Estimates: The estimated number of broilerfryers available for slaughter the week ending Jun. 14 was 157.3 million head compared to 157.6 million head slaughtered the same week last year. The estimated U.S. slaughter for the week of Jun. 14 was 156.3 million head or 1 million less than estimated available. For the week of Jun. 21, the estimated available is 155.7 million head, notes the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Poultry Programs.

Broiler/Fryer Report

Industry Stock Report

Week of Jun. 7: 159,239,000.

F owl: Jun. 13 Live spent heavy fowl

USDA National Composite Weighted Average For week of: Jun. 13 For week of: Jun. 6 Majority (whole body) Eastern Region: New York: Central Region: Chicago: Western Region: Los Angeles:

$113.08 $115.89

Jun. 13 $1.14--$1.20 $1.14--$1.20 98¢--$1.08 98¢--$1.08 $1.08--$1.16 $1.08--$1.14

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 Jun. 13 Last year Hens (8-16 lbs.) 110.00 98.06 Toms (16-24 lbs.) 110.23 98.35 Week ending Jun. 6 Hens (8-16 lbs.) Toms (16-24 lbs.)

103.41 106.50

May avg. 106.15 106.13

Egg Markets USDA quotations New York cartoned del. store-door: Jun. 10 Jun. 17 Extra large, down 10¢ $1.30--$1.34 $1.20--$1.24 Large, down 10¢ $1.28--$1.32 $1.18--$1.22 $1.15--$1.19 $1.04--$1.08 Medium, down 11¢ Southeast Regional del. warehouse: Jun. 10 Jun. 17 $1.28½--$1.52 $1.13½--$1.42 Extra large, down 15¢ Large, down 13¢ $1.25--$1.46 $1.12--$1.36 Medium, down 15½¢ $1.18--$1.39 $1.02½--$1.29

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Younger chicken can be labeled ‘roasters’ WASHINGTON — USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service has announced that younger chickens can be labeled as roasters if they meets certain age and weight requirements. FSIS said the genetic improvements and poultry management techniques have reduced the growout period for some poultry classes resulting in a need for FSIS to amend its standards to more accurately reflect poultry being marketed to consumers.

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a member of the federation when I came in 1960, and we appreciate the continued and increased support all through the years. “I know you have exhibited at the International Poultry Expo in Atlanta for more than 50 years and I think you are in the top 10 companies exhibiting at this major event.” “It was my privilege to be here to participate in the program at the 25th anniversary . . . and to be back for the 50th anniversary, so I am particularly thrilled to be invited back for the 70th anniversary,” Massey said, adding that, “I assume you will have a 100th anniversary and I want to get it on my calendar as soon as possible.” Also on the speaker agenda for the celebratory event was Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, who noted that, “It’s rare for me to be able to come out and celebrate 70 years with a company that has meant so much, not just to this community and state, but to the entire world.”

“Think about the innovations in terms of processing that this company has been a part of in really transforming and making the poultry industry what it is today,” Cagle said. “We are very proud of being the ‘poultry capital of the world.’ It wouldn’t happen without great companies like this, nor would it happen without wonderful employees. “So today is a celebration of 70 years of great innovations of a company, but more importantly, to the recognition of the value that every employee plays in making this company very successful.” “We are here to celebrate a wonderful success in a company that has been a pioneer and continues to be a world leader,” Cagle added. “So to all the employees that make up this wonderful company — that sacrifice and pour yourselves into something that you can be proud of — it’s not just for this community. It really is for the world. It’s a brand that’s known around the world. You make us very proud with your contributions each and every day.”

Milestone: An ice sculpture notes Marel Stork Poultry Processing’s 70 years of business in Gainesville, Ga.

Photos by David B. Strickland

Family fun: Marel Stork Poultry Processing held a day of fun and celebration for its employees and their families in Gainesville, Ga., on June 14. The event featured games, tours, music and a barbecue picnic.

Touring the facility: Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, second from right, inquires about one of Marel Stork Poultry Processing’s pieces of machinery during a facility tour at the company’s 70th anniversary in Gainesville, Ga., on June 14.

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