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Poultry Lighting: LED Bulbs ProvideEnergy Savings and DurabilityTips on the best use of LED lighting for poultry from

Professor Susan Watkins, Extension Poultry Specialist

at the University of Arkansas.

Lighting significantly impacts poultry production. Too

little lighting during brooding or too much during

grow–out can result in lost performance and profits.

Solid side wall, tunnel–ventilated poultry barns are

more energy efficient to operate but do require arti-

ficial lighting sources.

The expense of lighting a poultry barn with 60–watt

incandescent bulbs can be as much as 30 to 40 per

cent of the electrical operating cost (US$100 to $250

per flock or barn, depending on barn size and flock

age to market).Therefore, lighting improvements

should not only be beneficial for the birds but also

energy efficient to minimize production costs.

Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) are commonly used

as replacements for incandescent lighting.

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Chicken Output to Exceed 40MTin 2013 in the Americas - P7

If chicken meat production maintains the expected

growth this year and next, total output for the re-

gion will exceed 40 million tonnes in 2013, accord-

ing to industry watcher, Terry Evans, in his latest

analysis of the global poultry industry.

Using Sustainable Materials and Alternative Energy Forms - P12

Farmers instinctively want to do the right thing sus-

tainably. After all, farmers maintain, protect and en-

hance a large part of the UK’s landscape by the very

nature of what they do. Small-holders and large

scale producers alike carry a unique responsibility

to manage the countryside, writes Louise Barnett

for EcoSheet in the UK.

Get Ready for Hot Weather - P17There have been unusual weather patterns around

the world in recent months, including abnormally

high temperatures and low rainfall across much of

the US. Jim Donald, Jess Campbell, Dennis Brothers

and Gene Simpson of the National Poultry Technol-

ogy Center at Auburn University offer tips on keep-

ing broiler house ventilation systems working

effectively.

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Poultry Lighting: LED Bulbs Provide Energy Savings

and Durability

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Tips on the best use of LED lighting for poultry from

Professor Susan Watkins, Extension Poultry Specialist

at the University of Arkansas.

This month’s edition of ThePoultrySite Digital has the theme ‘Housing &

Equipment’, focusing particularly on lighting and ventilation. Sometimes over-

looked and taken for granted, these are vital for the health, wealth and pro-

ductivity of our birds, not to mention on overall costs and environmental

impact.

Lighting is the topic covered in the lead feature, in which a University of

Arkansas poultry professor explains how LED bulbs offer energy savings as

well as durability. The lighting cost for a poultry house with 60–watt incan-

descent bulbs could account for up to 40 per cent of all electricity usage and

US$100 to $250 per flock or barn. Optimising the lighting system by replacing

these old bulbs can lead to significant savings in the long term.

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, summer has finally started and

temperatures are soaring. Turning to the topic of ventilation for the second

‘Housing & Equipment’ article, researchers from the National Poultry Tech-

nology Center (NPTC) at Auburn University offer many practical tips on

keeping broiler house ventilation systems working effectively.

Improving the sustainability of poultry housing is the focus of a third article

of this month’s theme. One high-profile farmer has opted for a material made

entirely from unwanted waste plastic for housing her new poultry flock. As

well as offering good insulation properties, she says the new board is more

durable that plywood, easier to clean, lasts much longer and can be recycled

at the end of its life.

Last but by no means least, a new chapter in our series, Global Poultry Trends,

starts this month with seasoned industry watcher, Terry Evans, examining the

prospects for the chicken meat industry in the Americas, a region that ac-

counts for well over 40 per cent of global production.

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While this source can save as much as 60 per cent

of the lighting cost compared to incandescent bulbs,

industry wide, CFL bulbs in poultry barns experience

high failure rates due to bulb sensitivity to power

fluctuations. A second common problem with CFL

bulbs is dirt accumulation on the spirals which re-

duces bulb lumen light output, plus the bulbs naturally

lose light output over time (lamp lumen depreciation,

LLD). The bulbs also contain mercury, which is con-

sidered an environmental risk factor, so they require

special disposal procedures. Cold cathode compact

fluorescent bulbs (CCFL) are a second energy–effi-

cient light source, but they are also sensitive to

power fluctuations, contain mercury and lose light

output over time.

LED, light–emitting diodes, have entered the market

for poultry production in the last three years. LED

technology involves light emitting from electrons, and

this light source is now being used in broiler, turkey,

layer and breeder production facilities with success.

When brood lighting is adequate, bird performance

with LED bulbs is proving to be as good as, if not bet-

ter than, performance under traditional light sources.

The LEDs are 80 to 85 per cent more efficient than

incandescent bulbs, and the well–designed technolo-

gies have had no failures and are maintaining 70 to

80 per cent of their light output two years after in-

stallation in broiler barns. Since this technology is a

growing field with new bulbs hitting the market at a

rapid rate, poultry producers interested in LEDs

should do their homework before purchasing.

The following are key concepts to understand when

selecting any bulb:

Has the bulb been tested or demonstrated inpoultry barn environments?

If yes, have results been released to the public?

What was bird behaviour under the lights? A consis-

tent observation by producers with LED bulbs is that

the birds behave more calmly, even when the light

level is raised from dim to full light. A possible reason

is that LED light does not flicker compared to CFL

bulbs, which can flicker at a level noticeable to the

birds. Poultry have keen eyesight and are much more

sensitive than humans to light flickering.

Is there any information available regarding bulb effi-

ciency and long–term lumen output or lamp lumen

depreciation (LLD)? Do the bulbs have an Energy

Star rating from third party testing? If applying for re-

bate programmes for LEDs, it is important to confirm

if the Energy Star rating is required or if only certain

types of lamps qualify.

Have bulbs been cleaned under typical poultry barn

wash–down procedures? Bulbs with an IP65 rating

are actually rated for wash down.

What is the Kelvin (K) rating?

Kelvin refers to the colour temperature of the light.

2,700-3,000K – Warm Kelvin, orange–red colour, e.g.

incandescent bulb

3,400-3,700K – Neutral Kelvin, e.g. NextGen Ill. Poul-

try LED PL30

5,000-6,000K – Cool Kelvin, blue–white colour, e.g.

Once Innovation Agrishift LED

What are bulb lumens?

Lumens are a measure of the total all–around light

output. Bulbs like eight–watt cold cathodes with 325

lumens have very low light levels, whereas a 36–watt

CFL could have 2,400 lumens, giving high light levels

suitable for brooding. It is also important to under-

stand that the lumen rating that new bulbs have is

usually much higher than what some types of bulb

technology emit after at least six months in opera-

tion in poultry facilities.

How many foot–candles of light will my birdshave?

Foot–candles of light at the bird level is a significant

production tool to assure young birds start well and

birds closer to market are minimising energy losses.

Foot–candle is a measure of the light intensity on a

surface and helps to standardise the value of light

sources. A common standard for describing lights is

lumens per watt (lm/W). The order of magnitudes is

incandescent, 15lm/W; CFLs, 60lm/W and LEDs,

75lm/W.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Traditionally, newly hatched chicks have been given

an average light intensity of at least two foot–candles

for the first four to 14 days, depending on strain and

dietary programme, with the majority of light focused

over feed and water lines. Once birds have started

well, then light intensity can be reduced.

What is the light angle output?

The more restrictive the angle of the light output, the

more shadows will appear between lights and at the

wall. LEDs were first sold mainly as spotlights, and

light output was limited to narrow circles, making

these prototypes unsuitable for poultry production

barns where grow lights may be located on 20–foot

centres over feed lines.

The LED industry is now providing lights with a

wider band of light output better suited to poultry

production. It is recommended that the angle of light

output should be a range of 120° to 160° to minimise

dark areas in the barn. With incandescent bulbs, as

much of the light went to ceilings and walls as it did

to bird level. For LEDs with the light distribution less

than 180°, light is now directed specifically toward

the birds, hence reducing energy wastage on lighting

unnecessary surfaces.

How does the bulb get rid of heat?

When the diodes are on, heat is produced. While far

less than the heat of an incandescent bulb, this heat

must still be directed away from the diodes to pre-

vent damage. There are at least two designs com-

monly used, fins or enlarged casing above the diodes.

A third option is open slits to allow heat release.

Openings for heat release can increase failure risk of

bulbs in poultry barns because of diode exposure to

the production environment.

Are the bulbs compatible with dimmers andshould they be dimmed similar to currentlights used?

Unlike incandescent bulbs which dim in a linear fash-

ion (meaning as the dimmer is turned down some

percentage, the bulb output decreases the same per-

centage), most LED technology dims on a non–linear

basis, i.e. the dimmer may need to be turned down

significantly before a resulting dimming of the bulb oc-

curs. New dimmers are being programmed to over-

come this. However, producers need to be aware that

existing dimmers and LEDs may not be 100 per cent

compatible, and this may need to be addressed to as-

sure uniform and proper dimming of lights.

Is the electrical system properly designed forLED lights?

Unlike standard incandescent lamps, LED, CFL and

cold cathode lamps are non–linear loads. Non–linear

loads are loads where the current is not proportional

to the voltage. It is not uncommon for lighting circuits

to share a common neutral conductor in poultry

houses. Neutral currents from linear incandescent

lamps have a cancellation effect, so the use of com-

mon neutrals with incandescent lamp circuits makes

sense. It can reduce wiring costs.

Neutral currents from the non–linear LED and CFL

loads do not have a cancellation effect. In fact, the

neutral currents can be additive. Be sure your neutral

current is adequately sized when non–linear LED and

CFL loads are installed on circuits using common

neutrals. In new poultry house construction where

non–linear loads will be utilised, common neutral

conductors are not recommended. Check with a li-

censed electrician if there are concerns.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Global chicken meat production growth could well slow to around two per cent a

year in the next decade, which contrasts with around four per cent in the 10 years

to 2010. Nevertheless, the total is likely to approach 91 million tonnes this year

and possibly 93 million tonnes in 2013. This compares with less than 59 million

tonnes back in 2000 (Table 1). In broad terms, chicken meat production currently

represents almost 88 per cent of poultry meat output compared with less than 86

per cent some 12 years ago.

Regarding international chicken meat data, it should be noted that the figures re-

leased by the FAO are for all chickens (i.e. table birds and culled layers) while the

data published by other authorities such as the United States Department of Agri-

culture (USDA) and the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) do

not include estimates of the meat from culled layers.

The five major regions (Table 1) have exhibited differing rates of growth. Based on

FAO figures, over the period 2000 to 2010, both Africa and Asia have recorded in-

creases of around 4.5 per cent a year, while growth in the other regions has been

below four per cent, averaging 3.9 per cent in Europe, 3.7 per cent in Oceania and

3.5 per cent in the Americas. Since 2010, all the regions have recorded slower

growth rates reflecting lower profitability in the face of higher costs (principally

feed), while in some countries, disease outbreaks have also played a role in this sce-

nario.

Feature Article

If chicken meat production maintains the expected growth this year and next, total

output for the region will exceed 40 million tonnes in 2013, according to industry

watcher, Terry Evans, in his latest analysis of the global poultry industry.

Chicken Output toExceed 40MT in 2013 inthe Americas

Since 2000, production in the Americas has escalated

by a little more than three per cent a year from 27.2

million tonnes to an estimated 39.4 million tonnes

this year. This has been slower than the global total

of around 3.7 per cent hence this region has seen its

share of world output slip three percentage points

from 46.3 per cent to 43.3 per cent. For 2013, a 2.0

per cent gain would push total production above 40

million tonnes.

The year 2010 is the latest for which figures are avail-

able for all countries (Table 2) and these reveal that

there were seven countries in the Americas produc-

ing at least a million tonnes of chicken meat a year

and combined, they accounted for over 35 million

tonnes or more than 91 per cent of the total (Tables

2 and 3). However, just two countries – the US and

Brazil – were responsible for 27.7 million tonnes or

72 per cent! While production in the USA grew by

some three million tonnes or 22 per cent in the

decade to 2010, Brazil’s industry expanded by a mas-

sive 4.7 million tonnes or 79 per cent.

According to USDA economists (Table 4), broiler

production in the top seven producing countries in

the region grew at an average 3.7 per cent a year be-

tween 2000 and 2012 from 24.5 million tonnes to an

estimated 37.8 million tonnes. If the envisaged ex-

pansion of two per cent is achieved next year, output

from these seven countries will climb to around 38.6

million tonnes. As the data for Peru has been taken

from FAO statistics, a small proportion of the annual

totals for this country will include culled layers. It

looks as though broiler output in the US will ap-

proach 17 million tonnes in 2013. In Brazil, the figure

should exceed 13.5 million tonnes, while in Mexico,

third in the ranking table, output might hit the three

million tonnes mark.

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The US is the world’s largest chicken meat producer,

output (i.e. total production less condemnations) hav-

ing climbed to a record near 16.7 million tonnes in

2011. However, the impact of higher costs on profit

margins is expected to produce a near one per cent

cut–back this year to 16.6 million tonnes.

A more optimistic view is taken of 2013 with produc-

tion recovering by 1.7 per cent to 16.8 million tonnes.

The actual extent of any increase will be influenced

primarily by two factors, namely the degree to which

processors consider that chicken demand will reflect

any recovery in the US economy and also, how inte-

grators feel about changes in the costs of production,

especially feed prices. According to US economist Dr

Paul Aho, there were a couple of factors that could

lead to lower maize prices but recent drought condi-

tions (up to mid–July) make that scenario unlikely. If

there were to be a good maize crop this year, the pro-

portion going for ethanol production would drop; the

opposite will be true should the harvest be poor.

The dramatic rise in maize prices has boosted pro-

duction worldwide. In 2000/01, maize production out-

side America was less than 340 million tonnes while

the US produced some 250 million tonnes, giving it a

42 per cent market share. This year, production out-

side the US could reach 600 million tonnes compared

with an early estimate of 350 million tonnes within

the US, reducing its market share to 37 per cent or

less.

However, should the recovery in the US economy

slow down, the rate of expansion in chicken output

could be curtailed somewhat. Tough economic condi-

tions through 2011 resulted in several companies ei-

ther having to close or be acquired by competitors.

Dr Aho considers that as much as 80 per cent of US

Table 1. World chickenmeat production (million tonnes)

World chickenmeat production (million tonnes)

Region 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011E 2012F

Africa 2.8 3.4 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.7

Americas 27.2 32.7 33.7 35.3 37.4 36.7 38.4 39.2 39.4

Asia 18.7 22.5 23.5 24.9 26.4 27.2 28.6 29.9 31.0

Europe 9.4 10.7 10.8 11.7 12.1 13.4 13.8 14.2 14.5

Oceania 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.3

WORLD 58.7 70.2 72.3 76.7 80.8 82.5 86.2 89.2 90.9

E and F: author's estimate/forecast, Source: FAO

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Table 2. Chicken meat production in the Americas ('000 tonnes eviscerated weight)

Source: FAO

Country 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Antigua/Barbuda 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.2

Argentina 957.8 1,010.0 1,159.0 1,244.0 1,400.0 1,501.0 1,598.0

Bahamas 6.7 6.5 6.8 6.5 6.5 6.6 6.7

Barbados 10.4 15.0 13.9 13.6 14.0 14.0 14.3

Belize 8.6 13.8 13.6 13.4 12.6 13.0 13.0

Bermuda 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

Bolivia 134.4 153.8 140.0 151.1 166.3 166.1 168.3

Brazil 5,980.6 7,865.8 8,164.0 8,988.0 10,215.5 9,940.4 10,692.6

Canada 903.9 1,000.1 997.5 1,030.1 1,041.2 1,036.1 1,048.5

Chile 378.1 456.7 523.3 486.3 509.5 513.4 503.8

Colombia 504.4 762.9 849.8 924.9 1,010.7 1,020.3 1,000.0

Costa Rica 73.2 91.0 98.3 110.4 106.6 110.6 105.2

Cuba 73.3 29.5 31.2 33.5 33.1 33.2 33.6

Dominica 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

Dominican Rep. 211.0 296.6 313.4 329.5 299.5 315.0 315.0

Ecuador 193.8 209.8 300.0 336.0 330.0 329.5 341.0

El Salvador 76.1 98.6 101.4 106.8 96.1 97.7 104.6

French Guiana 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

Grenada 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7

Guadaloupe 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.4

Guatemala 140.1 151.0 167.7 151.0 166.3 166.0 167.0

Guyana 11.8 22.7 20.7 25.2 23.2 23.1 23.1

Haiti 7.9 8.1 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0

Honduras 75.6 140.7 126.7 134.4 142.0 145.3 152.5

Jamaica 77.2 101.5 104.6 107.3 106.7 104.5 102.5

Martinique 1.1 0.7 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.2

Mexico 1,825.3 2,436.5 2,463.8 2,542.5 2,580.8 2,636.5 2,681.1

Montserrat 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

Netherlands Antilles 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

Nicaragua 47.3 70.6 83.6 89.8 91.0 89.6 102.3

Panama 81.3 94.6 95.9 113.2 114.9 118.7 125.8

Paraguay 33.0 42.2 44.5 27.9 34.9 36.2 37.0

Peru 541.7 656.3 710.4 770.4 877.2 964.4 1,020.0

Puerto Rico 59.6 49.6 50.0 52.4 52.0 52.2 52.2

Saint Kitts/Nevis 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

Saint Lucia 0.6 2.0 1.4 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6

Saint Vincent/Gren. 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5

Suriname 4.0 6.5 5.9 9.6 8.3 9.3 11.3

Trinidad/Tobago 38.8 65.4 68.4 60.0 59.6 59.9 57.1

US 13,944.0 16,041.3 16,216.8 16,627.6 16,994.1 16,334.0 16,971.0

US Virgin Isl. 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

Uruguay 56.2 51.8 60.4 50.1 75.3 72.8 69.2

Venezuela Bol. Rep. 692.7 739.4 734.9 780.1 802.3 800.0 848.1

AMERICAS 27,155.0 32,695.0 33,680.8 35,330.9 37,385.0 36,724.1 38,379.8

WORLD 58,698.2 70,208.0 72,319.7 76,676.9 80,785.7 82,511.5 86,205.0

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Table 3. Chicken meat production ranking

in 2010('000 tonnes)

production could eventually come from just three or

four companies. USDA long-term forecasts point to

production increasing by only 1.3 per cent a year

from now until 2021 when broiler output is expected

to reach 19 million tonnes.

While, as for all countries, the estimates of chicken

meat production vary somewhat according to

source, there can be no doubt that the industry in

Brazil has recorded a rapid increase since 2000 with

an annual rate of growth in the six– to seven per cent

range. Currently, it is considered that the rate of in-

crease has been halved to around three per cent, re-

flecting uncertainties regarding the likely growth in

exports, domestic consumption and higher produc-

tion costs. Chicken meat output this year is likely to

amount to some 13.3 million tonnes. USDA forecasts

anticipate a growth of around 2.4 per cent a year

which would put the 2020 total at around 16 million

tonnes. In contrast, a Brazilian Ministry of Agricul-

ture/Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation

study expects a much more optimistic 4.2 per cent a

year increase to 2021/22.

Late in 2011, the Brazilian anti-trust regulator ap-

proved the merger of Sadia and Perdigão to create

Brasil Foods SA (BRF), which now supplies 35 per

cent of the domestic market and accounts for nearly

half of Brazil’s exports. BRF is currently building a

processing plant in the United Arab Emirates capable

of producing 80,000 tonnes a year of further-

processed chicken products.

Continued vertical integration in Mexico is helping

offset the negative impact of high grain prices, accord-

ing to a USDA report and as a result, it is anticipated

that production this year will show a small gain over

2011 at a shade over 2.9 million tonnes, while three

million tonnes could be achieved in 2013. As well as

the worst drought for 70 years, the industry is having

to contend with high grain prices as well as increased

competition for feed from the pork and beef sectors.

The country was also been hit by a series of out-

breaks of highly-pathogenic avian influenza from the

end of June 2012. The initial focus of the outbreaks

was in Jalisco, the country’s leading egg-producing

state with the resulting cull soon running into the mil-

lions. If the infection spreads to other regions, Mex-

ico’s chicken meat industry could suffer production

and trade difficulties for some time to come. Source: FAO

US 16,971.0

Brazil 10,692.6

Mexico 2,681.1

Argentina 1,598.0

Canada 1,048.5

Peru 1,020.0

Colombia 1,000.0

Venezuela Bol. Rep. 848.1

Chile 503.8

Ecuador 341.0

Dominican Rep. 315.0

Bolivia 168.3

Guatemala 167.0

Honduras 152.5

Panama 125.8

Costa Rica 105.2

El Salvador 104.6

Jamaica 102.5

Nicaragua 102.3

Uruguay 69.2

Trinidad/Tobago 57.1

Puerto Rico 52.2

Paraguay 37.0

Cuba 33.6

Guyana 23.1

Barbados 14.3

Belize 13.0

Suriname 11.3

Haiti 8.0

Bahamas 6.7

Saint Lucia 1.6

Guadaloupe 1.4

Martinique 1.2

Grenada 0.7

Saint Vincent/Gren. 0.5

French Guiana 0.5

Netherlands Antilles 0.3

Dominica 0.3

Saint Kitts/Nevis 0.2

Antigua/Barbuda 0.2

US Virgin Isl. 0.1

Montserrat 0.1

Bermuda 0.1

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Although a much smaller industry than in the US or

Brazil, chicken production in Argentina more than

doubled between 2000 and 2011, reaching close to

1.8 million tonnes with an average growth rate of 6.7

per cent. Continued expansion is anticipated,

boosted by increasing consumption allied to an ex-

panding export trade. Consequently, production in

2013 is expected to come close to two million

tonnes.

Canada operates a supply-management scheme for

broiler production via a quota system, the quantities

being reappraised on an eight–week cycle. In the

decade to 2010, output expanded at 1.6 per cent a

year but since then, growth has been limited to only

0.6 per cent and in general, it is considered that future

growth will primarily be linked to population increases

and to a lesser extent, dietary preferences.

The two other countries with annual broiler outputs

in excess of a million tonnes, according to the USDA

(Table 4) – Peru and Colombia – recorded good an-

nual growth rates of 6.5 per cent and 5.4 per cent, re-

spectively, from 2000 to 2010. If Peru has managed to

maintain that momentum, annual output will have ex-

ceeded that of Canada. However, in Colombia,

production has since slowed to around one per cent

per year.

Table 4. Leading broiler producers in the Americas ('000 tonnes eviscerated weight)

Source: USDA; FAO for Peru to 2010

2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 F

US 13,703 15,870 15,930 16,226 16,561 15,935 16,563 16,698 16,559 16,833

Brazil 5,980 9,350 9,355 10,305 11,033 11,023 12,312 12,863 13,250 13,600

Mexico 1,936 2,498 2,592 2,683 2,853 2,781 2,822 2,900 2,925 2,968

Argentina 870 1,030 1,200 1,320 1,435 1,500 1,680 1,770 1,850 1,924

Peru 542 656 710 770 877 964 1,020 1,086 1,151 1,208

Canada 877 977 972 1,006 1,017 1,011 1,023 1,026 1,035 1,040

Colombia 606 763 850 925 1,011 1,020 1,025 1,045 1,055 1,065

Total of above 24,514 31,144 31,609 33,235 34,787 34,234 36,445 37,388 37,825 38,638

Figure 1. Leading chicken meat producers in the Americas – 2000 to 2013 (forecast)

Farmers instinctively want to do the right thing sus-

tainably. After all, farmers maintain, protect and en-

hance a large part of the UK’s landscape by the very

nature of what they do. Small-holders and large scale

producers alike carry a unique responsibility to man-

age the countryside, writes Louise Barnett for

EcoSheet in the UK.

Understanding and managing our environmental foot-

print is a key priority at the same time as producing

the food we need to eat individually and as a nation.

The Government’s chief scientist Professor John Bed-

dington has called it ‘the perfect storm’ – the chal-

lenge of producing 50 per cent more food by 2030

while adapting to climate change.

If anyone knows about climate change farmers do.

After all, it’s us who notice the effect it is having on

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harvesting and feeding. We get to experience it first-

hand.

Given all the challenges that farmers are facing at a

time when the bottom line seems to be all that mat-

ters, how easy is it being green? And is it as simple as

just having the right sustainable farming practices and

production methods?

Well not exactly. It’s true that that these lie at the

heart of sustainability, however, we also need to con-

sider other aspects of what we do, from the top to

the bottom of the chain. For example, what about the

buildings in which our animals are housed?

How many of us can say that we use sustainable ma-

terials and alternative forms of energy in our animal

housing to make them truly sustainable?

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Of the two, renewable energy is certainly higher up

the awareness scale for farmers than sustainable

building materials. Recent research by the NFU and

NatWest is evidence of this as it revealed that 30 per

cent of farmers across England and Wales will be in-

volved in some form of renewable energy produc-

tion, use or supply by the end of the summer.

Around one in five will be producing clean electricity,

one in six will have installed solar PV and a further

one in eight will be using or generating renewable

energy. The findings suggest agriculture will make a

significant contribution to the UK target of produc-

ing 15 per cent of our energy from renewable

sources by 2020, as set by the EU Renewable Energy

Directive.

One high profile farmer who has already seized the

renewable energy opportunity and is looking into

other sustainable construction options is TV presen-

ter Kate Humble who has established a brand new

centre for rural skills and animal husbandry in Mon-

mouthshire.

According to Kate, she has spent hours scouring the

internet trying to work out what system or combi-

nation of systems would work best at the farm –

ground source or air source? Biomass or PV? Sheep’s

wool or fibreglass? She’s also explored effectively

storing rainwater and using it for the water troughs,

doing clever things with cow poo and even thinking

about having a wind turbine installed on her land –

although she thought twice about this and opted in-

stead for biomass, a boiler system powered by wood

for which you can get grants to help fund it.

So what about the building materials that farmers

typically use for housing their animals, food and

equipment? Exactly how sustainable are they and

what can we do to make them better? There are cer-

tainly some lessons to be learnt from the construc-

tion industry, which over the past few years has made

great gains when it comes to encouraging sustainable

construction, minimising waste and maximising recy-

cling.

This included a voluntary agreement by many of the

country’s major construction companies with WRAP,

the government-backed Waste & Resources Action

Programme, to halve construction waste to landfill by

2012. Likewise, the development of new technologies,

including 100 per cent recyclable materials, has been

another positive move and something the farming in-

dustry now needs to take on board.

As farmers, we are a pretty self-sufficient lot and tend

to use whatever materials we can to construct the

buildings, fences and shelters we need to do the job

efficiently. But that has often meant using materials that

aren’t from a sustainable source and cannot be recy-

cled at the end of use which means they usually end

up in landfill.

Plywood for example is used extensively in farming for

a whole manner of construction needs; from animal

housing and feeding troughs to storage, partitions and

fencing. Yet whilst plywood is extremely versatile, it

does have its limitations due to the very nature of the

conditions it has to withstand.

Examples of eco poultry hosuing

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14

Explains one poultry farmer: “The problem with mix-

ing plywood and poultry is that, inevitably, the ply-

wood will erode fairly quickly due to the effects of

mud, rain water, excrement and rotting food waste.

Plus plywood does have a tendency to harbour pests

such as red mite which is the scourge of the poultry

farmer.

“I would generally expect a construction made from

plywood that is exposed to these kinds of elements

to last no more than three years before I have to re-

place it. I then have to deal with its disposal and re-

placement, which requires a certain amount of time,

effort and money. It’s an ongoing process across the

farm.”

From a sustainability viewpoint, plywood isn’t the

ideal solution either as it cannot be recycled after

use. Which means that 25 million sheets of the stuff

are disposed of in landfill each year in the UK alone.

The good news is that thanks to new technologies,

there are now several sustainable alternatives which

don’t cost the earth, perform in a similar way to ply-

wood yet offer a host of benefits that plywood does

not including increased disease resistance, cleanliness

and more.

One such product is EcoSheet which is made entirely

from unwanted waste plastic sourced from farms,

businesses and homes. Due to its sustainable quali-

ties, durable nature and cost effectiveness, EcoSheet

is increasingly being used in the farming industry for

animal housing for a range of livestock including

poultry and pigs.

EcoSheet has a number of advantages over plywood

in practical terms, including the fact it doesn’t rot,

doesn’t contain adhesives and preservatives and is

easier to clean which improves animal welfare. It has

a hard foam core helping to insulate birds and ani-

mals against temperature changes, is resistant to bird

lime and animal urine and can be washed and treated

easily against red mite.

EcoSheet has the added benefit that it can be recy-

cled again and again, making it a good, sustainable so-

lution for farmers both environmentally and

economically, which is something that Kate Humble

has already recognised as she has started using it for

her animal housing needs on her Monmouthshire

farm.

She says: “EcoSheet is a tough, durable and practical

alternative to plywood and costs almost the same,”

explains Kate Humble. “We've lined an animal shed

with it - it is easy to clean and it is a great insulator.

Its other great appeal to me is that it makes really

good use of one of the most problematic items of

waste we produce - plastic. Not only is it made en-

tirely from recycled material, it can be completely re-

cycled if it does become damaged or broken.”

Colin Bucknell from Devon, an animal housing man-

ufacturer, is using EcoSheet in his chicken arcs:

“Whereas plywood rots easily, EcoSheet doesn’t and

it is easier to jet wash clean, making it more disease

resistant. This is certainly true in the case of red mite,

which has really been cut down as a result of using

EcoSheet.”

Many animal housing specialists and major agricultural

merchants including BATA, Carrs Billington, Mole Val-

ley, Wynnstay and Bridgmans now stock EcoSheet,

which is comparable in price to treated plywood. For

further details go to: www.EcoSheet.com

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Hot weather devastated the poultry industry in most parts of the US last year. From

Texas to Maryland and Kentucky to South Alabama, no one escaped triple-digit tem-

peratures for days on end. At the NPTC, the phone rang off the hook with questions

from growers and managers looking for the magic bullet to stop rising mortalities

and decreasing performance. In too many cases, after asking questions about the

particular situation, the authors report that there was no simple solution, and most

of the steps they could recommend to cope with this problem were things that

should have been done in April or May, not put off until July or August.

After last summer, we all know how bad hot weather can get. We can hope that

this summer will not be so bad – but it would be foolish not to do everything we

can reasonably do to be ready for another long, hot summer. Most of these steps

are not hard to do and are not expensive. However, they must be done in advance.

In other words, preventive maintenance is a must!

Checklists are a great way to keep on track and set priorities on servicing equip-

ment and houses. This newsletter provides checklists for preventive maintenance

on the most critical parts of a poultry house environmental control system: fans,

evaporative cooling, electrical systems and the back-up generator. Click here to

print and carry these checklists with you (or give to helpers), as well as post in con-

venient places in your office or your houses as both reminders and records to make

sure your houses and equipment keep running smoothly.

Feature Article

Possibly offering an indication of the likely impacts of climate change ahead, there

have been unusual weather patterns around the world in recent months, including

abnormally high temperatures and low rainfall across much of the US. Jim Donald,

Jess Campbell, Dennis Brothers and Gene Simpson of the National Poultry Tech-

nology Center at Auburn University offer tips on keeping broiler house ventilation

systems working effectively.

Get Ready forHot Weather

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGE

OF HOT WEATHER

Modern poultry house ventilation and evaporative

cooling systems are designed to allow growing the

maximum number of birds in a given house floor

area. Extreme heat is a challenge to individual bird

performance and survival, and extremely hot

weather challenges our goal of maximising live

weight production.

To maintain comfort, birds must be able to dissipate

about 12 BTU of heat per hour per pound of body

weight. If the air temperature surrounding the birds

is close to the desired temperature for comfort they

will lose up to about five BTU per pound per hour

from their body surface and lose about seven BTU

per pound per hour through respiration or breath-

ing. Under these conditions the heat balance of the

bird is at equilibrium. They eat, drink, behave and

grow normally.

Problems arise if the surrounding air temperature in-

creases above that normal level. Warmer air will not

allow the transfer of the five BTU per pound per

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hour from the bird’s body. When the bird’s ability to

dissipate heat from its body surface is diminished due

to warmer surrounding air, the bird must compensate

by increasing its respiration rate through panting.

Then, if surrounding air is so warm that the bird can-

not adequately compensate by panting, its internal

body temperature will rise, causing severe heat

stress, and eventually mortality.

FAN MAINTENANCE CHECK-LIST

Drives (Pulleys and belts) – The drives transmit

power and provide the gear ratio between the motor

speed and propeller speed. Anything that goes wrong

with the drive system causes lost fan performance.

Check belt tension – loose belts reduce the gear

ratio, causing loss of airflow, and reduce belt life.

Check belts for wear. Worn belts ride lower in the

pulleys, changing the gear ratio and lowering fan per-

formance. Check pulley alignment. Misaligned pulleys

cause excessive belt wear and more drive losses.

Check pulleys for wear: cupped out pulleys allow belt

(even a new belt) to ride lower in the pulley, which

changes gear ratio and lowers air flow.

Shutters and guards – Anything that obstructs the

airflow causes lost fan performance. Clean shutters

once per week during tunnel ventilation. Dirty shut-

ters require more energy from the airflow to open

and reduce airflow and efficiency. Clean guards once

a week because dirty guards present more surface

area to obstruct airflow.

Motors – Most electric circuits and electrical de-

vices run more efficiently and last longer at cooler

temperatures. Clean motors once per flock. Dirty

motors run hotter, lose efficiency and have reduced

motor life.

Bearings – Lubricate bearings twice per year where

applicable in spring and fall. Dry bearings require

more power to turn, causing you to lose fan efficiency

and shorten bearing life.

EVAPORATIVE COOLING CHECKLIST

Pads – Blow debris from outside of pad system to

dog house with backpack blower with pads dry. This

will push all debris and cobwebs into dog house to

An unmistakable sign that this house will not meet the hot

weather challenge.

The poorly maintained and dirty shutter will restrict airflow,

and the severely worn fan belt riding low in the pulley will re-

sult in lower fan rpms and thus lower wind-speed in the

house.

Conditions like these are not difficult or costly to remedy.

Maintenance to correct ventilation and cooling system prob-

lems must not be put off until hot weather arrives.

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be later removed. If pads are damaged, they must be

replaced.

Dog house – Sweep all cobwebs and other debris

off of the back of the pads with a broom. Once

everything is on the floor, remove it from the dog

house.

Pad rinse – Close inlet curtain or tunnel doors.

Wash excess debris from pads with water hose and

spray nozzle carefully. High-pressure washer rinsing

is not recommended. Wash anything left inside dog

house out. (If pads require a chemical cleaning use

only recommended chemicals and cleaning proce-

dures.)

Drain system – Drain the evaporative cooling sys-

tem recirculation trough and sump tanks and clear

all dirt/debris from the system. Leaving trash in the

system causes premature fouling of filters, pads and

pumps.

Flush system – Flush the top header system and

the trough to the best of your ability.

Filters – Remove and clean or replace filters. Re-

placement filters must be stored on site and be read-

ily available when needed. Filters must be checked

once a week at times of high use. Do not operate

system without filters and screens in place.

Pumps, floats and tanks – Make sure pump intake

screens are cleaned, floats are in place and adjusted

and tanks are clean and free from debris. Pump

screens must be checked at least once a week during

periods of high use of cooling system or as often as

system is drained and flushed.

Water supply – Test run recirculation system to

make sure the fill levels are adjusted properly and

adequate water is available to fill system. Make sure

the supply system fully wets the entire pad system

and no dry streaks are left on pads. If supply water

quality is a problem, additional filtration or treatment

may be necessary.

Distribution header – Flush distribution header.

Loosen union at distribution header and carefully

clean all distribution holes in header with screw-

driver or soft bristle brush. Do not change the size of

the hole in the header. Run water in system to ensure

all holes are free from debris or clogs.

Inlet opening – Inlet curtain opening must be at

least a minimum of 80 per cent of the area of the cool-

ing pad system area. 600 square feet of six-inch recir-

culating pad requires at least 480 square feet of free

air unobstructed inlet opening minimum. Bunched up

curtains or partially opened tunnel doors must not

restrict the tunnel inlet opening.

Dog house tightness – The dog house on each side

must be as air tight as possible. A little spray foam and

carpentry work will go a very long way. All cracks,

holes, and leaks must be sealed. Air that bypasses the

recirculating pads is not cooled and works against the

system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CHECKLIST

Main panel – Main panel breaker must be checked

on a weekly basis during the summertime to make

sure it is not overheating. Breaker spots can be in-

stalled on both sides of each main breaker to help

spot early warning signs of trouble. At least one exact

replacement main breaker should be stored on site

preferably in a common location on the farm site.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Loose or cracked fan belts, as shown in above photo, can cause

lowered airflow as well as threaten complete loss of airflow

when the belt breaks. Worn belts or motor pulleys are often

overlooked, and will cause lowered fan rpm’s and reduced

house air flow.

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Controller back-up – Check that controller back-

up system is set to turn on automatically if controller

fails. Make sure that if controller fails, siren and dialer

operate properly. Make sure back–up batteries have

been installed in dialer or backup controller box.

Back-up thermostats – Test back-up thermostats

for proper operation and temperature setting. Plac-

ing backup thermostats near cooling systems is not

recommended.

Circuit breakers – Check to make sure breakers

are not overheating or tripping. Problem may be in

the electrical system or the breaker itself. Make sure

exact replacement circuit breakers are readily avail-

able. If replacing the breaker does not solve the prob-

lem, get a qualified electrician to troubleshoot the

system.

Electrical connections – Electrical connections in

transfer switches, generators, service disconnects and

main panels/subpanels should be checked and tight-

ened every year. This should only be done by a qual-

ified and/or licensed electrician. Damaged fan outlets,

equipment outlets, light fixtures and junction boxes

are fire hazards and must be repaired.

Grounding lug – Grounding lug on ground rod

should be checked for tightness at every house and

generator shed. This is done by moving wire at lug-

to-rod connection. Solid acorn-style grounding lugs

are recommended to tie ground wire to ground rods.

Lightning protection – Check to make sure light-

ing protection is in place and properly installed. Light-

ning protection works best when installed in layers

to protect major electrical and electronic compo-

nents. Protection systems must be sized to protect

the equipment it is intended to protect. One-size fits-

all is not the best way to go. Lightning protection

must only be installed by a qualified or licensed elec-

trician.

GENERATOR SERVICE CHECKLIST

Fuel level – Check the fuel level in the tank to make

sure that you have at least 20 gallons of fuel on re-

serve in case of an emergency power outage. Main-

taining a fresh fuel supply is a must. Fuel filters should

be changed each year. Newer fuel mixtures may not

have the same ‘shelf life’ as previous fuels so more

frequent fuel changes might be necessary.

Battery – Batteries should be replaced every three

years, regardless of condition. Check all battery con-

nections to ensure that there is no corrosion build-

up and all connections are tight. Check the battery

charge level to make sure there is a full charge on the

battery. Many growers have installed inexpensive

trickle chargers on batteries to ensure a full charge

when needed.

Fluid levels and air filters – All vital fluids must be

kept at proper levels. Engine oil must be changed and

Worn fan belts ride low in the motor pulley, as shown in top

photo above. Result: blade rpms are greatly reduced, thus

robbing cfms, air speed and wind chill cooling. Belts should be

tight and ride high in the motor pulley, as in bottom photo, to

achieve maximum fan rpms and best wind-chill and evapora-

tive cooling.

Note: The same effect is caused by a worn pulley, even if belt

is new. Re-tensioning the belt will not cure either problem,

worn belt or worn pulley.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

fluids must be checked at least once per year. Oil,

water/coolant and fuel gauges should be double

checked. Air filters must be inspected and replaced

as needed.

Generator settings – Make sure back-up switch is

set to turn the generator on automatically or switch

to ON when the power fails. Back-up ‘key’ switches

may be installed so that if electronic or analogue gen-

erator control board malfunctions occur, the gener-

ator can still be manually started.

Transfer switch – Check transfer switching to

make sure it is set to automatically transfer power

when the grid power fails. Transfer switch testing

must be done at least once a week when the gener-

ator cycles on. Most transfer switches have a backup

means for transferring power installed in case elec-

tronic controls fail. Make sure all farm hands know

how to manually transfer power in case of emer-

gency.

Feeder disconnects – Breakers or fuses must be

inspected to ensure proper operation. Exact replace-

ment breakers or fuses must be stored in generator

shed in case of emergency.

The goal in hot weather is to keep the bird dissipat-

ing body heat so that panting does not result. The

first and most important tool we have to keep the

bird from panting is air velocity or wind speed. As

we increase the velocity of the air over and around

a bird, the wind-chill effect greatly helps the bird’s

ability to shed surface body heat.

Every broiler grower has seen this phenomenon

over and over again. Birds mildly panting in still air

quit panting when the house is put into tunnel ven-

tilation. In extremely hot conditions, especially as

birds ap proach market age, the ventilation system

must be operating at 100 per cent capacity, which is

why fan and shutter maintenance is so important for

achieving the goal of maximum live weight produc-

tion.

The second tool we have in a modern house is evap-

orative cooling. Reducing the incoming air tempera-

ture further accelerates the bird’s ability to lose heat

from the surface of its skin. It is important to realise

that the effectiveness of the evaporative cooling sys-

tem also depends on maintaining adequate airflow

with adequate water applied to the pads. Clogged cool

cells not only reduce cooling, they reduce the wind-

chill effect of tunnel ventilation, which is why evapo-

rative cooling system maintenance is so important.

While first-class and top-functioning ventilation and

cooling systems can take us a long way toward meet-

ing the hot weather challenge, a point can be reached

when we get into triple-digit temperatures with mar-

ket age birds, where heat stress reduces performance

and increasing mortalities are inevitable. In other

words, the heat load of the house is more than the

ventilation and cooling system can handle on that day.

At that point, we are outside of the design envelope

for that particular house on that particular day.

The fact is that it is not only warmer air, but also heat

given off by the birds that make up the severe hot

weather challenge. This means that stocking density

may need to be taken into consideration well in ad-

vance of anticipated hot weather. Houses with inferior

insulation, hot air leaks and inadequate air speed will

especially do better in severe hot weather if we take

some of the heat load out of the house by reducing

the density.

People do not like to talk about reducing densities be-

cause of the effect on cash flow. For example, in a 40-

foot × 500-foot house, changing the hot weather

density from 0.90 to 1.05 results in 3,175 fewer birds

in the house. But at 6.5 pounds market weight, that

reduces the total heat load on the poultry house by

over 100,000 BTU per hour.

Adjusting stocking density ahead of anticipated severe

heat conditions is a business decision, and one that

can make good economic sense, resulting in slightly

lower live weight production but better overall flock

performance and fewer mortalities. However, it has to

be made at the time of placement, often four to six

weeks ahead of the time we think the hottest condi-

tions of the summer might prevail. Make no mistake,

however, whatever the weather, a well-maintained

Class A tunnel house will always get you closer to the

goal of maximum live weight production.

Poultry Industry News

JAMAICA BROILERS LIGHTS UPCHICKEN HOUSES WITHSOLAR PLAN

JAMAICA - Poultry farmers contracted by the Ja-

maica Broilers Group have been corralled into a

green energy project that the poultry producer says

will slice the cost of production through reduced

electricity bills.

If that happens, it should also mean cheaper chicken

for consumers sold under the company's Best

Dressed Chicken label, reports The Gleaner.

The project, valued at US$10 million, or the equiva-

lent of J$890 million, will introduce energy-saving de-

vices such as LED lamps, or light-emitting diodes, as

a source of light, as well as solar photovoltaic sys-

tems, on chicken farms throughout its supply chain.

One of the solar systems was installed less than three

weeks ago and has so far generated 1.7 megawatts

of power or the equivalent of one barrel, or about

42 gallons (159 litres) of oil. It is also equivalent to

the energy from 5,800 cubic feet of natural gas.

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CODE OF WELFARE FOR MEATCHICKENS RELEASED

NEW ZEALAND - New standards covering the wel-

fare of chickens raised for their meat came into effect

on the 26th of July.

The minimum standards and best practice guidelines

are set out in the new code of welfare for meat

chickens.

John Hellström, chair of the National Animal Welfare

Advisory Committee (NAWAC) which developed

the code, says it will replace the code of welfare for

broiler chickens which was issued in 2003.

“The previous code concentrated solely on chickens

that are fully housed. The new code has a broader

scope and includes chickens that have access to the

outdoors,” Mr Hellström says.

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Housing & Equipment

GLOBAL - The amount of light that poultry receive

in their housing, its intensity and its colour all play a

crucial role in the health, welfare and performance of

the bird.

The issues that surround lighting in poultry houses

and how the birds react are discussed in a series of

papers by the late Peter Lewis, Research Fellow at

the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and

the late Trevor Morris, past President of the UK

Branch of the World Poultry Science Association and

past senior vice president of the Association in their

book, 'Poultry Lighting - The Theory and Practice'.

In their papers, they show that the response to the

day length or photoperiod varies according to species

and type of stock. The photoperiod is the period of

light and dark given to the birds over 24 hours.

They say that although photoperiods are often clas-

sified as stimulatory (long day) or non-stimulatory

(short day) poultry respond "most dramatically to

changes in the photoperiod".

For example they say that the main effect of photope-

riod during the rearing phase of pullets is its control

over the timing of sexual maturation.

The constancy of the photoperiod can also have an

effect on laying hens and their productivity and even

the weight of the eggs.

The authors also discuss intermittent lighting pro-

grammes and how they can be used for breeding

turkeys and broilers but are rarely used during the

rearing period for growing pullets - largely because

there is little opportunity to save on electricity and

also because the lighting programme needs to max-

imise feed intake.

The illuminance or light intensity during the rearing

period of pullets showed small changes between

genotypes in their response to changes in intensity. It

also can have a bearing on the speed of development

to sexual maturity.

In their papers, Lewis and Morris also examine the

way birds respond to colour.

Unlike humans, who have three types of cone in the

retina of the eye, which perceive the red, green and

blue colours as well as white, they point out, birds

have a fourth cone.

Lighting - Crucial to Health,Welfare and Performance

Poultry Lighting - The Theory and Practice is available through

5m Publishing and can be bought online here.

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NEW UPGRADED RANGE OF EXHAUSTFANS FOR TERMOTECNICA PERICOLI

ITALY - Following on the heels of the success of the

recently upgraded EOS/EWS 53” range of exhaust

fans Pericoli are pleased to re-introduce their full

range of redesigned and engineered exhaust fans.

The new range not only incorporates the improve-

ments in their renowned quality, performance and ef-

ficacies but also has contributed significantly to an

improved efficiency in manufacturing and production,

thus containing rising costs.

The previous 25” model is now the EOS26. The minor

changes in this direct drive model have resulted in an

increase of 7.5 per cent in cfm/W performance.

The previous 30” model is now the EOS/EWS 31.

With minor changes (decrease) in the wall housing

along with the incorporation of many features of the

standard larger diameter/capacity fans has been in-

creased the capacity by five per cent.

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"This, together with their optically clear lens and hu-

mours, allows poultry to be responsive to radiation

below 400nm and to 'see' in ultraviolet light," they

say.

They show how they react in growth rate, male and

female reproduction and behaviour.

The reports show that long photoperiods, continu-

ous illumination, continuous darkness, low illumi-

nance and coloured light can have a deleterious

effect on the integrity of the eye.

The reports add that there are adverse effects

through long daylengths on adrenal function and im-

munosuppression in poultry.

Lewis and Morris show how poultry producers have

changed from tungsten-filament lamps to more en-

ergy efficient longer lasting light sources in recent

times and the different characteristics of the light

that is now commonly used in poultry houses can

produce different responses in the birds.

One conclusion that is drawn is that: "Evidence from

studies involving growing pullets, laying hens, broilers,

growing turkeys, breeding turkeys and geese suggests

that, irrespective of the light's spectral composition

or illuminance, growth and reproductive performance

are similar under modern energy efficient and con-

ventional incandescent sources of illumination."

However, the study also says that there is also incon-

sistency in the evidence on how different light

sources affect different species and types and there

is also little evidence that different sources have any

adverse effect on welfare or growth but leg integrity

in one broiler trial under fluorescent lights was found

to have been reduced.

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NEXT GEN RECOGNISED AS LEADER INAGRICULTURAL LED LIGHTING

US - Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman of the US De-

partment of Energy, travelled to Arkansas to showcase

the State’s Advanced Energy sector.

The Deputy Secretary singled out NextGen Illumina-

tion, Inc. for its work in the agricultural, industrial and

commercial sectors.

Next Gen Illumination, Inc. is a pioneer in the field of

LED poultry lighting and has worked diligently to

bring an LED poultry lighting programme to Arkansas

through the Department of Energy and the Arkansas

State Energy Office.

Mr Poneman recognised the economic benefit of

NextGen Illumination’s work to the nation’s growers

and poultry industry. The NextGen poultry lamp is

the industry leader and has been proven in thousands

of farms across the world.

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AFBF ASKS TO JOIN POULTRYFARMER’S LAWSUIT AGAINST EPA

US - Taking aim at the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) in support of a Farm Bureau member,

the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has

filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit concerning

EPA’s authority to regulate poultry and livestock

farms under the Clean Water Act.

AFBF filed to intervene on the side of West Virginia

poultry grower Lois Alt, who brought suit to chal-

lenge an EPA order demanding that Alt obtain an un-

necessary and costly CWA discharge permit. AFBF

was joined in the motion by the West Virginia Farm

Bureau.

Ms Alt sued EPA in June after the agency ordered her

to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination

System discharge permit. EPA’s order threatens Alt

with $37,500 in daily fines for storm water that may-

come into contact with dust...

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SANTREV: POULTRY HOUSECONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS

GLOBAL - Santrev designs and builds poultry houses

that set the global standard for quality and innova-

tion.

A family-owned business in Australia, Santrev com-

bines generations of experience in poultry growing

with more than 40 years of experience in shed build-

ing – a mix unique in the industry. Over the years, the

company has built the broiler, breeder, layer and free

range facilities that have become the industry bench-

mark, so we know what works for growers and what

does not.

Santrev has built hundreds of sheds and are the poul-

try grower's choice in Australia. However, the com-

pany also has international representatives in Asia,

South America, Russia and the Middle East. No matter

where you are located on the globe, it can offer con-

sultancy or can source professional project managers

to assist you build first class poultry sheds.

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INGEDIZA SIGNS DEALERSHIPAGREEMENT FOR VENEZUELA,COLOMBIA

VENEZUELA & COLOMBIA - On 26 June, Eng. Jose

A. Izaguirre, owner of the Grupo Ingediza, signed an

agreement to become dealer for Vencomatic in

Venezuela and Colombia.

Grupo Ingediza has a strong network in the poultry

business. The company has had a strong foothold in

the Venezuelan market and has recently expanded

into Colombia. Colombia is opening up for the inter-

national market, looking for new technologies and au-

tomation in all sectors.

At the moment, the market is seeking more automa-

tion from Vencomatic in feeders, drinkers, ventilation,

etc. This helps the sector to become more profes-

sional and increase output. Also attracting much at-

tention in the market recently is hatching egg hygiene

in order to get improved results throughout the pro-

duction chain. Vencomatic offers several solutions, like

the automatic...

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FUEL SAVINGS AND REDUCEDMAINTENANCE FOR POULTRYHOUSES

UK - Poultry houses can now save up to 22 litres of

propane for each continuous 24-hour period in a

house installed with 14 new Direct Spark Ignition

(DSI) brooders being introduced by Space-Ray to the

worldwide poultry markets, according to a recent

study conducted in Europe.

Standard pilot lights waste fuel. Instead, the new

Space-Ray Model SRB40CE No. 5 Direct Spark Igni-

tion Brooder has a powerful spark ignition system

that directly lights the main burner. This lowers main-

tenance since there is no standing pilot to clog up,

blow out or waste fuel.

The unique design of the Space-Ray radiant gas

brooder allows quick, trouble-free access to the main

burner orifice by simply sliding back a quick-release

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HARMONIZING MEASUREMENT OFENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

GLOBAL - The International Poultry Council (IPC) is

joining international private-sector livestock organi-

zations in a partnership with the Food and Agriculture

Organization of the UN (FAO) and other entities to

strengthen the science of environmental benchmark-

ing of livestock supply chains.

This new FAO-led partnership seeks to improve the

way the environmental impact of the global animal

agriculture industry is measured and assessed, which

is the first step in improving the livestock industry’s

sustainability. Participation by groups such as the IPC

will provide the project with private sector technical

and financial resources.

“Poultry production is already seen as one of the

most efficient users of scarce natural resources,” said

Jim Sumner, president of the International Poultry

Council. “The IPC is eager to work with the FAO in

developing standard international methods for meas-

uring the environmental impact of the global poultry

and livestock industries.

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OUTAGES RAISE POULTRYINDUSTRY COST

PAKISTAN - Crippling long-hour electricity load-

shedding, coupled with scorching heat, has hit the

poultry industry hard as each unit of electricity is

costing up to Rs40 per poultry house to owners.

Strongly protesting about severe power breakdowns

particularly in Punjab, poultry industry stakeholders

said that due to severe power outages, the poultry

sector has to install two types of heavy generators,

one operates in the absence of electricity while other

standby generator that runs when first one is failed

due to sizzling climate, reports The Nation of Pak-

istan.

Owing to prolonged power breakdowns, generators

also failed to operate and run at maximum 60 per

cent of their capacity, costing us as much as Rs35 to

Rs40 per unit, they added.

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IMPORTANT AMENDMENT INCLUDEDIN FARM BILL

US - An amendment to the Farm Bill, recently passed,

is aimed to prevent barriers to the free movement of

animal products between states. Citing the example

of Proposition 2 in California which permits the sale

of only free-range eggs in the state from 2014, Con-

gressman King's amendment will prevent states from

introducing rules on production that put the same

heavy burden on producers from other states who

sell their goods there.

Congressman Steve King (Republican - Iowa)

achieved what he describes as a ‘legislative victory’

when an amendments he offered during the Agricul-

ture Committee adopted the Farm Bill in July. The

House Agriculture Committee passed its version of

the 2012 Farm Bill, H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture

Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2012

on 11 July.

The first amendment has important implications for

animal agriculture in the US.

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POULTRY GROUPS JOIN AG COALITIONIN APPEALING NFPA 150 AMENDMENTS

US - US Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken

Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg

Producers joined a coalition of animal agriculture in-

dustry groups in appealing the 14 June 2012 decision

of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

to amend its 150 Standard for Fire and Life Safety in

Animal Housing Facilities.

The existing standard requires automatic fire sprin-

kler and smoke control systems for housing facilities

containing Category A animals – those animals that

pose a potential risk to the health or safety of res-

cuers or the general public, such as dangerous zoo

animals. The NFPA amendment would require the in-

stallation of sprinkler and smoke control systems in

animal housing facilities for Category B animals – de-

fined as all animals not included in Category A - which

would expand the standard to include poultry barns.

A move that the coalition members believe failed to

meet applicable due process...

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NPK'S HARD CAR UNLOADER REDUCESUNLOADING TIME

US - The NPK Hard Car Unloader facilitates unload-

ing packed, frozen or hardened bulk products such as

DDGS, coke, ash, soybean meal, etc. from hopper bot-

tom railcars.

A two-section hydraulic boom, which mounts on a

support framework straddling railroad tracks, or

portable system, manipulates a vertical probe that

loosens material inside the railcar. Minimal effort of

the articulating probe enables the material to flow

freely through hopper doors safely, quickly and effi-

ciently unloading the railcar.

The speed and effectiveness of NPK’s Hard Car Un-

loader is unmatched. Facilities that normally

processed 100 to 140 car unit trains in two weeks

using six employees can now unload those trains in

as little as 48 hours utilizing only three to four em-

ployees and an NPK Hard Car Unloader.

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AGRILAMP: WORKING WITHFARMERS TO INCREASE PROFITS

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IS EU REALLY GETTING TOUGH ONANIMAL WELFARE?

EU - The European Parliament has voted for animal

welfare rules to be better enforced, existing loop-

holes closed and offenders punished, writes Chris

Harris.

The MEPs said this action has to be taken not least

because it also protects human health, by preventing

the spread of animal-related diseases and antimicro-

bial resistance.

The new action that follows a strident condemnation

of the lax implementation of regulations from the

Swedish MEP Marit Paulsen comes in a non-binding

resolution passed by a show of hands last month.

The resolution says today's disparate animal welfare

rules should be pulled together in a single EU-wide

animal welfare law so as to improve compliance and

ensure a level playing field for all EU farmers. Further-

more, new rules should cover all farmed animals, in-

cluding dairy cows...

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CALL FOR ANIMAL-BASED MEASURES TO ASSESSBROILER WELFARE

EU - A new study from the European Food Safety Au-

thority has shown that animal-based measures can

be used effectively in on-farm evaluations of broiler

welfare in relation to laws, codes of practice, quality

assurance schemes, management and also partly for

ante-mortem inspection.

Some animal-based measures can also be taken post-

mortem at the slaughterhouse.

The study says that non-animal-based measures can

be used when the association between them and the

welfare outcome is strong and when they are more

efficient than animal-based measures as a means to

safeguard welfare.

They can also be useful predictors of welfare in broil-

ers.

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Health & Welfare News

DNA VACCINES AND FUTURE OFDISEASE CONTROL

UK - It often makes sense to cut out the middleman.

Be it a personal choice or business decision, cutting

out unnecessary steps can save time, energy, and be a

better tactical and economical bet.

And what goes for lifestyle also holds true for life. In

biology, cutting out the middleman may yet pay off in

the development of DNA vaccines to protect against

animal diseases.

Using DNA vaccines, rather than inoculating a person

or animal with vaccines based on real infectious agents

offers many benefits, including avoiding the risk of re-

infection, and the expense of cultivating and handling

deadly viruses and bacteria.

But removing middlemen from the equation is not al-

ways easy. DNA vaccines have yet to transform the

market as many scientists expected years ago, despite

the potential to...

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VETERINARY VACCINES FOUND TOCOMBINE INTO NEW VIRUSES

AUSTRALIA - Research from the University of Mel-

bourne has shown that two different vaccine viruses

- used simultaneously to control the same condition

in chickens - have combined to produce new infec-

tious viruses, prompting early response from Aus-

tralia's veterinary medicines regulator.

The vaccines were used to control infectious laryn-

gotracheitis (ILT), an acute respiratory disease occur-

ring in chickens worldwide. ILT can have up to 20 per

cent mortality rate in some flocks and has a signifi-

cant economic and welfare impact in the poultry in-

dustry.

The research found that when two different ILT vac-

cine strains were used in the same populations, they

combined into two new strains (a process known as

recombination), resulting in disease outbreaks.

Neither the ILT virus or the new strains can be trans-

mitted to humans or other animals, and do not pose

a food safety risk.

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EGG YOLK LOADED WITH ANTIBODIES BOOSTSPOULTRY'S IMMUNITY

US - Hyperimmune egg yolk antibodies can be used

to help control intestinal diseases in poultry, according

to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

The antibiotic-free technology involves extracting an-

tibodies from egg yolks from pathogen-free hens or

female chickens that have been hyperimmunised—in-

jected with a vaccine that contains inactivated patho-

genic organisms. Hyperimmunised birds have a

greater-than-normal immunity and produce a large

amount of antibodies.

Avian immunologist Hyun Lillehoj at the Agricultural

Research Service (ARS) Animal Parasitic Diseases Lab-

oratory in Beltsville, Md., partnered with ARS col-

leagues, university scientists and collaborators from

the Mexican company IASA (Investigacíon Aplicada,

S.A.) on the studies. ARS is USDA's chief intramural

scientific research agency...

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NFU BACKS MEPS ONANIMAL WELFARE

EU - The NFU has backed European Parliament calls

for the current legislation on animal welfare to be

better enforced and for the added cost of welfare

measures to be reflected in farmgate prices.

MEPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of the report,

an EU Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of An-

imals 2012–2015, in Strasbourg.

NFU Vice President Adam Quinney said the European

Commission now had a clear mandate to enforce

current legislation on animal welfare before introduc-

ing new regulations.

“Take journey times as an example,” he said.

“Some MEPs called for an eight-hour limit on the du-

ration of transport of farmed animals.

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KARI INTRODUCES NEWINDIGENOUS CHICKEN

KENYA - A new breed of indigenous chicken breed

has been introduced in the market. The new breed

introduced by Kenya Agricultural Research Institute

produces more eggs and meat and can be reared

under free-range conditions.

According to the research findings released in ‘Or-

ganic Farmer’ magazine, a publication of African Insect

Science for Food and Health, the new breed adapts

well with the local climatic conditions and manage-

ment systems. If kept in good conditions, the research

shows that a hen can produce between 220-280 eggs

a year depending on the management system, the re-

search report indicated.

With 6.20kg of quality feed given over five months

and with careful chicken husbandry, the hen can attain

1.5kg in weight, according to The Star of Kenya. A

cock that has consumed 6.8kg of feed weighs up to

2.10kg over the same period.

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COBB PREMIER BREEDER AWARDTO MAJOR RUSSIAN PRODUCER

RUSSIA - One of the largest poultry producers in

southern Russia, GAP Resourse, has been presented

with one of Cobb's awards for premier breeder per-

formance.

GAP Resourse has achieved an average 135.4 chicks

per breeder to 63 weeks of age and 133.1 chicks per

breeder to 61 weeks in flocks on its Druzhba and

Novokorsunskaya sites. Hatchability averaged 84 per

cent and livability 98 per cent.

The plaque celebrating the achievement was pre-

sented to Pavel Ivanenko, chief technologist for

broiler breeders with GAP Resourse, by Patrick van

Trijp, Cobb Europe regional manager.

GAP Resourse has been using Cobb500 parent stock

since the first order for 95,000 in 2008. The enter-

prise has 10 breeder and 22 broiler farms, and is pro-

ducing more than 100 poultry...

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Breeding & Genetics

AVIAGEN CONCLUDES 49TH ANNUAL PRODUCTIONMANAGEMENT SCHOOL

US - The Arbor Acres School began nearly half a cen-

tury ago in Connecticut. Now dubbed the Aviagen

Production Management School, the course is held

each year in Huntsville, Alabama, and has grown dra-

matically in size and scope over the years. Since its

inception, well over 1,000 men and women from over

100 different countries have successfully completed

the Aviagen School.

“Aviagen is committed to sharing knowledge and

best practices with our customers to ensure cus-

tomers get the best possible performance from our

birds,” said Neal Scanlon, director of the school, Avi-

agen. “The Aviagen School has a legacy of preparing

the next generation of production managers for fu-

ture success in the global poultry industry.”

This year the 49th Production Management wel-

comed 24 participants from...

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AVIAGEN.COMAVIAGEN BRANDS

Aviagen leads with better birds and better products, investing aggressively to ensure you are getting the best chicken today and tomorrow. By committing 10% of annual revenue to our breeding program we produce genetic improvements in feed efficiency, growth, fertility and bird health that can be quantified in our three leading commercial brands, year after year. When you partner with Aviagen you share in unrivalled innovation, the largest network of 15 global supply locations and the expertise of accessible, regional teams serving 130 markets worldwide. Aviagen is the future of chicken. 

W E D O N ’ T J U S T G R O W CHICKENS.WE BREED SUCCESS.

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EFSA: FOOD SAFE FROM ANIMALCLONING

EU- As far as food safety is concerned, there are no

indications that differences exist between food prod-

ucts derived from healthy clones or their offspring –

in particular milk and meat - from those of healthy,

conventionally bred animals, according to a new study

from the European Food Safety Authority.

However, in its scientific statement, EFSA said that it

recognises that animal health and welfare concerns

continue to be associated with this technology.

EFSA’s latest statement on animal cloning which has

been produced on the request of the European

Commission concurs that no new scientific informa-

tion has become available since its previous 2010

statement that would require reconsideration of the

Authority’s earlier conclusions and recommenda-

tions.

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FOSSILSHIELD PROVEN TOTACKLE MITES

UK - There are many red mite control products on

the market, however, FOSSILSHIELD is a non-toxic

diatomaceous earth and is unique in its ability to ac-

cept an electrostatic charge due to its high resistance

to moisture.

As the mite attempt to remove FOSSILSHIELD from

their skin, the powder begins to scratch away their

waxy outer layer, exposing the fatty tissue under-

neath. The powder then dries this tissue, killing the

insect naturally.

The FOSSIL SHIELD + PCS Poultry professional on-

site service provides an electrostatic charge applica-

tion allowing the powder to grip and wrap around

different surfaces and materials, vertical or horizontal,

and provides an easier treatment solution to areas

that are awkward to reach by hand.

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Biosecurity & Hygiene

H7N3 CONTROL MEASURES EXPAND

MEXICO - The National Health, Food Safety and

Food Quality Service (SENASICA) reported that as

a result of the implementation of the National Animal

Health Emergency Plan to contain and eradicate the

outbreak of H7N3 avian influenza in Jalisco state, they

have inspected 253 poultry farms, in 82 of which

there was no presence of viruses, another 33 where

the virus was confirmed, while the rest continue to

be diagnosed. Senior editor, Chris Wright, reports.

SENASICA’s report, with information updated on 16

July, indicates that the 82 poultry farms which do not

have the presence of exotic viruses have been issued

an official certificate to allow them to move their

products to market, since they do not represent a

risk to poultry or consumers.

The farms that have confirmed the H7N3 avian in-

fluenza virus remain under quarantine and isolation,

in order to control movement and prevent live birds,

waste and litter from moving to virus-free regions.

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DPI: NEW LIVESTOCK TRACEABILITYRULES BOLSTER BIOSECURITY

AUSTRALIA - The expansion of property identifica-

tion codes (PICs) to cover additional livestock

species will strengthen biosecurity and improve the

state’s capacity to respond to animal disease and food

safety incidents, the Department of Primary Indus-

tries (DPI) says.

“From 1 September this year anyone who keeps live-

stock including sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, deer, bison,

buffalo, camels, horses, donkeys, llama, alpaca or 100

or more poultry birds will be required to obtain a

PIC regardless of whether they are trading or moving

animals,” the DPI’s executive director, Bruce Christie.

“In New South Wales it is already a requirement for

owners of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs to have a PIC

when trading or moving livestock.

“It is estimated that up to 33,000 new PICs will be

required over the next three years.

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POULTRY SECTOR ATTRACTIVE FORINVESTMENT

PAKISTAN - Vice Chancellor of the University of Vet-

erinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Prof Dr Talat

Naseer Pasha has said that the poultry sector is the

most attractive for investment since it has become

the second largest industry after textile in the coun-

try, attracting local investment of Rs300 billion.

Talking to APP, he said that livestock growth was in-

creasing with four per cent, agriculture growth rate

was 3.5 per cent while the growth rate in poultry

was satisfactorily at eight to 10 per cent, reports The

Nation of Pakistan.

He said that if the bio-security measures were to be

implemented on farms, the protection from diseases

could be greatly enhanced.

According to the standard under biosecurity, farm to

farm distance should be at least...

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A$400M QUARANTINE FACILITYFOR VICTORIA

AUSTRALIA - Federal Member for McEwen, Rob

Mitchell has announced Mickleham as the chosen lo-

cation for Australia’s new post entry quarantine

(PEQ) facility, an investment worth more than A$400

million in Victoria.

The Gillard Government has acquired 144 hectares

of land at 135 Donnybrook Road, Mickleham to build

the state-of-the-art facility, Mr Mitchell said.

“This is a very significant investment in our local

community and will mean hundreds of construction

jobs and around 100 on-going jobs when fully oper-

ational,” Mr Mitchell said.

“I know how important major projects like these are

to the local economy and I look forward to seeing

the facility take shape from next year.”

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MEXICO IS SIXTH LARGESTPRODUCER OF FEED

MEXICO - The Information Service Food and Fish-

eries (SIAP) department has reported that in 2011,

Mexico recorded 28.3 million tons of feed intended

for consumption by livestock and pets.

Last year, the country added value through agro-in-

dustrial processes and 18 million tons of grains such

as sorghum, corn and forage.

According to statistics from the Information Service

Food and Fisheries (SIAP), Mexico is recorded as the

sixth largest producer of feed in the world and the

second in Latin America.

For 2012, Mexico expects to produce a slightly higher

volume than in 2011.

This production is estimated to have a market value

of about US$1,121,021 and to employ 270,000 peo-

ple.

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AB VISTA LAUNCHES ONLINE CORNQUALITY SERVICE

GLOBAL - AB Vista has launched a unique, fully au-

tomated, ‘real time’ global Corn Quality Service. The

service uses Near Infra-Red (NIR) spectroscopy to

predict quality of corn (maize).

The Corn Quality Service has been developed by AB

Vista and its sister company, Aunir, which is a world

expert in Near Infra-Red (NIR) spectroscopy. NIR

provides an alternative method to wet chemistry for

analysing corn quality. Aunir has developed a database

of NIR spectra, from which proximate component

values can be predicted and energy values estimated

based on quality parameters.

The results of NIR analysed via the Corn Quality

Service provide AB Vista customers with instant and

accurate predictions. This facilitates decision making

and enables adjustments to be made in real time

meaning that customers can...

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POOR GROWING CONDITIONS AFFECTGRAIN SUPPLY AND DEMAND

US - Dry weather continued to influence the crop

outlook in the World Agricultural Supply and Demand

Estimates released by the Agriculture Department, ac-

cording to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

The WASDE report showed smaller projected yields

from June estimates across the board for US soybean

and corn crops, despite increased planting acreage

from last year. It also showed a decrease in projected

ending stocks and feed use. According to AFBF econ-

omist Todd Davis, these trends will likely continue

through the year.

“The reductions in the July report reflect the World

Agricultural Outlook Board belief that the drought

has greatly reduced the production potential for corn

and soybeans,” said Dr Davis.

Corn yield was estimated at 146 bushels per acre, re-

duced by 20 bushels per acre from the June projec-

tions.

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FORFARMERS ACQUISITION OF BOCMPAULS APPROVED

UK - The European Competition Authority and the

Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority have ap-

proved the acquisition - announced on 29 March

2012 - of UK feed company, BOCM Pauls, by For-

Farmers Group.

ForFarmers Group Works Council had already ap-

proved the deal. The transfer of shares will take place

on 11 July, at which point BOCM Pauls will form part

of the ForFarmers Group.

Through the acquisition of the activities of BOCM

Pauls, ForFarmers will become the largest feed com-

pany in Europe with:

• 8.8 million of tonnes of feed, of which 6.5 million

tonnes is compound feed and 2.3 million tonnes is

straights and co-products...

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STUDY RELEASED ON FUTURE OFGRAINS, BIOFUELS AND FEED

US - Today, feed costs account for 50 to 70 per cent

of livestock and poultry production. What factors are

driving these costs and how are scarce resources for

food, feed and fuel going to be allocated in the future

as we struggle to feed a growing population? These

questions and more are answered in a landmark study

from the American Feed Industry Association report-

ing on the factors impacting current feed costs.

The analysis includes an economic outlook of how in-

dustry profitability, production efficiency, and demand

will be impacted as it pertains to US feed grains and

livestock and poultry feeding. Along with the key driv-

ing factors of future livestock and poultry industries,

this study outlines variables and potential effects, ad-

dresses questions not answered, and covers short

medium and long term horizons.

The report, ‘Future Patterns of US Feed Grains, Bio-

fuels, and Livestock and Poultry Feeding’ was pre-

sented by AFIA President and CEO, Joel G. Newman

at the Federation of...

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DUPONT, TEREOS START NEWNATURAL BETAINE PRODUCTION FACILITY IN FRANCE

FRANCE - The joint investment by the two global

leaders results in the world’s first facility to produce

betaine from vinasse.

DuPont, a world leader in market-driven innovation

and science, and Tereos, a global player in the primary

processing of sugar beet, sugarcane and cereals, cele-

brate the culmination of a joint investment by an-

nouncing the start-up of the first facility in the world

to produce betaine from vinasse.

In 2011, DuPont acquired Danisco, forming two new

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2012 HARVESTS AT RISKFROM MYCOTOXINS

UK - We knew it would happen, after a wet Diamond

Jubilee, Wimbledon and concerns about the Olympics,

this year’s harvest was bound to be at risk from my-

cotoxins.

A recent UK report confirms that Fusarium infection

on leaves has been identified in wheat crops in the

west of the country for the first time that plant

pathologists can remember. Fusarium development

has been favoured by prolonged periods of wet

weather. Leaf lesions are mostly the Microdochium

species, largely Microdochium nivale, however, this fun-

gus has been called by a variety of scientific Latin

names including Fusarium nivale. Although M. nivaledoesn't produce mycotoxins there is also evidence of

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does produce mycotoxins.

Leaf infections are a strong indicator of a problem in

the ear and almost 90% of ear samples taken so far

are infected with M. nivale. It is therefore highly likely

that the grain will be contaminated with Fusarium

species which means that there is higher than average

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NO LONG-TERM EFFECTS OFFEEDING GM DIETS

GLOBAL - A study at the University of Nottingham,

looking to the long term impacts of genetically mod-

ified (GM) plants in animal diets has concluded that

GM plants are nutritionally equivalent to their non-

GM counterparts and can be safely used in food and

feed.

The review collected data concerning the effects of

diets containing GM maize, potato, soybean, rice, or

triticale on animal health.

Twelve long-term studies were examined (between

90 days and two years in duration) as well as 12 multi-

generational studies.

The researchers studied many parameters using bio-

chemical analyses, histological examination of specific

organs, hematology and the detection of transgenic

DNA.

Results from all the 24 studies do not suggest any

health hazards and, in general, there were no statisti-

cally significant differences within parameters ob-

served.

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CAN CHICKENS GRAZE INORCHARDS WITHOUTCOMPROMISING FOOD SAFETY?

US - Grazing chickens in orchards is mutually bene-

ficial to the birds and for fruit production. Orchards

provide shade and food, while chickens control pests,

insects, and weeds; eat dropped fruit, which prevents

fungus and insect infestations; and also provide fer-

tilizer.

According to ATTRA, the USDA National Organic

Program regulations require 90 days between fresh

manure applications and harvest to be in compliance

with USDA organic certification, so grazing should be

complete 90 days prior to harvest.

For more information on food safety on the farm, see

the ATTRA publication An Illustrated Guide to

Growing Safe Produce on Your Farm. This publication

discusses ways farmers can reduce produce contam-

ination risk, which creates a safer food system and

increases consumer confidence in their own prod-

ucts and farm at the same time.

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DROUGHT THREATENS FINANCIALWELL-BEING OF LIVESTOCK SECTOR

US - Drought that is spreading across the country is

increasing feed prices and quickly spelling financial

disaster for livestock producers, says Purdue Exten-

sion agricultural economist, Chris Hurt.

While crop producers face serious economic losses

from reduced or non-existent yields, the lack of corn,

soybean and hay crops could make the fallout even

worse for milk, beef, pork, mutton, chicken, egg,

turkey and duck producers.

"The first thought is crop producers will bear the

brunt of the financial losses, but losses in animal in-

dustries will be enormous over the next year - per-

haps considerably greater than for the crop sector,"

Dr Hurt said.

Unlike many crop farmers, livestock producers don't

typically have any form of income protection compa-

rable to crop insurance.

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STUDY SUPPORTS NEED TO REFORMETHANOL PRODUCTION MANDATE

US - In response to a new economic study on the im-

pact of corn ethanol production on food prices and

commodity price volatility, a coalition of livestock and

poultry groups is urging Congress to reform the fed-

eral Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), which mandates

the amount of ethanol that must be produced annu-

ally.

Conducted by Thomas Elam, PhD, president of FarmE-

con LLC, an Indiana agricultural and food industry

consulting firm, the study found that federal ethanol

policy has increased and destabilized corn, soybean

and wheat prices to the detriment of food and fuel

producers and consumers.

The RFS, first imposed in 2005 and revised in 2007,

this year requires 15.2 billion gallons of ethanol to be

produced. Most of that amount is blended into gaso-

line at 10 per cent.

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CONSISTENCY IS VITAL

UK - Stuart Bird is an egg producer at C & P Bird

Brothers Ltd. in north Bedfordshire. His family has

been producing eggs for a wide variety of different

customers, including high-street retailers, whole-

salers, caterers and butchers for more than 40 years.

Stuart buys in day-old pullets and rears them to 16

weeks before they are transferred into enriched

colony cages. Here the chickens are in lay for around

56 weeks.

He says: "We're rearing up to 150,000 pullets at any

one time and keep up to 400,000 layers."

The Merial Avian Team introduced Stuart to the ben-

efits of Vaxxitek HVT+IBD soon after it was

launched.

He was particularly interested because Gumboro

vaccines can be very hot vaccines that can damage a

bird's immune system.

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Poultry Industry News

OPTIMISING HATCHERY DESIGN FORPEAK PERFORMANCE

NETHERLANDS - Sander Koster of Pas Reform says:

“Good design is crucial to cost–effective hatchery

operation.”

Having chosen a green field site for the new hatchery,

it is important first to consider the lay-out of the fa-

cility carefully, followed by producing an engineering

plan of drains, piping, ducting and cabling.

Good design is crucial to cost-effective hatchery op-

eration - and should avoid long walking distances any-

where on the site, to minimize the use of internal

transport. To prevent cross-contamination, the plan

should incorporate a uni-directional flow of people,

eggs, air, trays, baskets and trolleys: ‘clean’ should

never meet ‘dirty’.

A well designed hatchery lay-out will set out five dis-

tinct areas for the eggs, incubation, newly hatched

chicks, technical operations and personnel.

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Incubation & Hatching

ORKA INSTRUMENTS REPUTATIONSTAYS STRONG IN CHINA

CHINA - Instruments manufactured by ORKA Food

Technology are gaining market share and strong

recognition in Chinese market.

“Chinese egg industry is promising. Since 1985, Chi-

nese egg output has led the world continuously. Also,

there have been significant achievements in large-

scale breeding, egg processing and continuous im-

provement of layer farms etc.

Along with egg industry developments such as egg

quality examination, poultry breeding and relative

downstream industry, the market demand and use of

ORKA brand EggAnalyzer, Egg Force Reader and

Eggshell Thickness Gauge are growing.

In China, ORKA egg instruments are mainly used in

poultry breeding, animal nutrition, food industry in-

cluding agricultural universities, institutes, large-scale

egg industry, entry-exit inspection and Quarantine

Bureau and Food Service etc.

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COBB GERMANY HATCHERYWORKSHOP FOR LEADINGPRODUCERS

GERMANY - More then 30 participants from leading

German poultry producers took part in a two-day

workshop seminar organized by Cobb Germany at

the MMT veterinary laboratory at Köthen.

James Truscott, director of Cobb Germany, who wel-

comed the delegates from hatcheries, laboratories

and farms, spoke of the need to expand worldwide

food supply at a time of dramatic population growth.

In the production chain for poultry meat he ex-

plained the correlation between the different stages

and the importance of the hatch process in achieving

good overall results.

Hatchery expert Dr Ron Meijerhof described the in-

fluence of chick quality on broiler results, showing an

example of a three per cent difference in hatchability

using eggs from the same origin in two incubators.

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CEVA TO LAUNCH THE “PERFECTPAIR” FOR HATCHERY VACCINATIONAT WORLD POULTRY

BRAZIL - Vaccinating against Newcastle and Gum-

boro disease has always been difficult for broiler pro-

ducers because of the uncertainty created by varying

levels of maternally derived antibodies (MDA) in

chicks.

Focusing on Poultry Health and Biosecurity, Ceva sci-

entists will use this year’s World Poultry Congress in

Salvador, Brazil to present the latest advance in hatch-

ery vaccination.

For the first time, a single dose of vaccines given in

the hatchery can produce life-long protection against

Newcastle and Gumboro diseases, they say.

Ceva calls this significant step forward, using Vector-

mune HVT-ND and Transmune IBD – The “Perfect

Pair”.

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IRRADIATE POULTRY TO REDUCEFOODBORNE ILLNESS

CANADA - A microbiologist with the University of

Manitoba suggests the widespread adoption of irra-

diation of poultry could potentially reduce the num-

ber of incidents of foodborne illness in Canada by 25

per cent, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Food irradiation is the process of exposing food to

ionizing radiation to kill any microorganisms or in-

sects that might be present.

Dr Rick Holley, a food safety and food microbiology

professor with the University of Manitoba, observes

the association between poultry and campylobacter

and salmonella is pretty significant.

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Poultry Industry News

USDA BOOSTS MEAT, POULTRY, EGGRESIDUE TESTING

US - The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety

and Inspection Service (FSIS) is to step up its residue

testing in meat.

Later this summer, the Department will launch a new

approach to its testing to protect the public from ex-

posure to harmful levels of chemical residues in meat,

poultry, and egg products.

"The new testing methods will help protect con-

sumers from illegal drug residues in meat products,"

USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Elisabeth

Hagen said.

"By allowing us to test for more chemical compounds

from each sample, these changes will enable USDA

to identify and evaluate illegal drug residues more ef-

fectively and efficiently."

Through its National Residue Program (NRP), FSIS

tests for the presence of chemical compounds, in-

cluding approved (legal) and unapproved (illegal) vet-

erinary drugs, pesticides, hormones, and

environmental contaminants that may appear in meat,

poultry, and egg products.

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Processing & Packaging

INGHAMS PREPARES FOR SALE

AUSTRALIA - Bob Ingham, the long standing and sole

shareholder of Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd has, after

long and careful consideration, decided to sell the

business.

"My decision marks the next phase for the successful

ongoing development of the company and is one that

I, as sole shareholder, have considered for a number

of years," he said.

Mr Ingham's family have endorsed his decision and

are also proud to have their name associated with

the largest integrated poultry business in Australasia.

The day-to-day operations of Inghams will continue

as usual under the direction of the CEO Kevin

McBain and his team.

Investec Bank (Australia) Limited has been appointed

to manage the process of identifying a suitable buyer

for Inghams from a broad range of potential bidders.

The Investec managed process is expected to take

several months.

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LIMA SALES JUMP IN ASIA ANDMIDDLE EAST

ASIA & MIDDLE EAST - LIMA expects its sales in

Asia to jump on the back of the formation of the

Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015.

Roger America, Export Manager, said the sales in Asia

have been expanding as population is growing fast

with improved wealth. Thus people have tended to

consume more meat which has driven demand and

sales of Lima’s separators and deboners.

“And the upcoming AEC should be positive for

everyone including us,” he added.

He also expected the sales to rise in Thailand as the

country will resume the export of fresh chicken again

in mid this year.

“There should be more fresh chicken to be deboned

and cut-up in Thailand. So, we expect the sales to

grow by 40 per cent from last year,” Mr America said

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POULTRY SECTOR REACHESRECORD PRODUCTION OF TWOMILLION TONNES

ARGENTINA - Industry Minister Debora Giorgi said

that Argentina is on track to become, in the short

term, the fourth largest producer of poultry meat.

According to the Industrial Strategic Plan 2020, the

sector has achieved, in less than a decade, exports of

600,000 tonnes per year.

From 2003 to the present, poultry production has

tripled, per-capita consumption has doubled and ex-

ports are up 10-fold from 65 to 650 million US dol-

lars.

Today, Argentina is the ninth largest producer of poul-

try meat, producing 1.6 million tons. According to in-

dustry estimates, more than 90,000 tonnes were

produced in 2011, reaching a record two million tons

this year.

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Poultry Industry News

NEW COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSEOPENS IN NEW ORLEANS

US - New Orleans Cold Storage, the oldest cold

storage company in North America, has recently

opened a new 142,000-square-foot cold storage

warehouse at the Port of New Orleans.

The new Henry Clay facility can store 38 million

pounds of perishable products and can freeze up to

1.25 million pounds of fresh product each day.

The new terminal’s capabilities include blast freezing,

handling, warehousing and stevedoring of export

poultry and beef products.

The building was constructed with the latest environ-

mentally friendly technology to cut down on energy

expenses and increase efficiency.

The building has LED lighting, room to berth two

ships, the ability to load...

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MAERSK MAKES CARGOHANDLING EASIER

GLOBAL - Maersk Line has launched a new web site

for its refrigerated services for a whole range of

goods, including meat and poultry.

Maersk Line brings unrivalled expertise to the world

of reefer transport. The company began doing refrig-

erated transport back in 1936, and today, it is the

biggest player in the industry.

This means, over the years, Maersk Line has invested

in equipment and innovation. Today, it has the largest

fleet, including the newest state-of-the-art reefer con-

tainers, as well as the most comprehensive global net-

work.

Its dedicated team of reefer specialists help ensure

that your goods reach their destination in peak con-

dition, using their in-depth knowledge and practical

know how to provide the best transport solution for

all your cargo.

Read more...

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Arkansas Nutrition Conference 2012Rogers, Arkansas, US, 4th to 6th September

Proceeds from this conference are designated for scholarship support. International and domestic in-

dustry speakers, all experts in their field, are scheduled to speak at the conference.

The annual educational event is sponsored by The Poultry Federation Feed Manufacturers Committee.

This conference qualifies for 12 CEUs for members of American Registry of Professional Animal Scien-

tists (ARPAS).

“The conference committee is focused on bringing in technical experts to address current topics and

concerns in poultry nutrition,” stated Dr Karen Christensen, nutritionist at O.K. Foods, Inc. and this

year’s conference chairman. “Our goal is to help advance poultry production by providing a forum to

SPACE 2012Rennes, France, 11th to 14th September

SPACE, France's leading livestock trade show, is an essential

date on the calendar for businesses working in the livestock

sector across the world.

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

13th Conference of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiologyand Economics (ISVEE XIII)Maastricht, The Netherlands, 20th to 24th August

During this conference, the organisers say that delegates will cross the borders to other scientific dis-

ciplines, focussing on the bridges that connect them with veterinary epidemiology and economics to

create the multi disciplinary approach needed to solve many of today's research questions.

If you participate in a pre- or post-conference workshop, you will cross the border between The

Netherlands and Belgium as well to visit Ghent. Both cities have a long and colourful history enabling

you to taste the rich culture of the lowlands situated in the centre of Europe.

Looking for a company to fulfil your needs? Here is a comprehensivelisting of poultry industry companies sorted into market sectors.

For more businesses please visitwww.thepoultrysite.com/directory

BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS

HEALTH & WELFARE

CEVA Santé Animale is a global veterinary

health company focused on the research,

development, production and marketing of

pharmaceutical products and vaccines for

pets, livestock, swine and poultry.

Ceva Animal HealthTel: +33 (0) 557 554 040

Fax: +33 (0) 557 554 198

www.ceva.com

info@ceva.com

Areas:Pharmaceuticals

Vaccines

Equipment: Vaccination

and Medical)

Feed: Additives

MSD Animal Health offers veterinarians,

farmers, pet owners and governments the

widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals,

vaccines and health management solutions

and services

MSD Animal HealthTel: +31 485 587961

Fax: +31 485 587643

Fredric.David@merck.com

marc.Coulier@merck.com

www.msd-animal-health.com

Areas:Feed: Safety Products

Feed: Additives

Feed

Cleaning/Disinfectants

Pharmaceuticals

Pfizer Animal Health had developed and

launched 18 new veterinary drugs since

2000, including several flagship products

today considered indispensible.

Pfizer Animal HealthTel: +1 919 941 5185

pgp.marketing@pfizer.com

animalhealth.pfizer.com

Areas:Pharmaceuticals

BREEDING & GENETICS

The Aviagen Group is the global market

leader in poultry genetics. As the world’s

premier poultry breeding company, Aviagen

develops pedigree lines for the production

of commercial broilers and turkeys.

AviagenTel: +1 256 890 3800

Fax: +1 256 890 3919

info@aviagen.com

www.aviagen.com

Areas:Breeding

Genetics

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS

Cobb broiler breeding stock has the sus-

tained advantage of the most efficient feed

conversion and highest potential for prof-

itability for the company’s global customers.

Cobb VantressTel: +1 479 524 3166

Fax: +1 479 524 3043

info@cobb-vantress.com

www.cobb-vantress.com

Areas:Breeding

Genetics

Grimaud Fréres are a multi-species selec-

tion and breeding operator in the service

of the watefowls and festive poultry field.

Grimaud Fréres SelectionTel: +33 (0)2 41 70 36 90

Fax: +33 (0)2 41 70 31 67

grimaudfreres@

grimaudfreres.com

www.grimaudfreres.com

Areas:Breeding

Genetics

Hubbard provides solutions that focus on

the economic performance, health and

well-being of breeding stock. Hubbard spe-

cializes in state-of-the-art selection pro-

grams to improve the performance of their

pure lines.

HubbardTel: +33 296 79 63 70

Fax: +33 296 74 04 71

contact.emea@

hubbardbreeders.com

www.hubbardbreeders.com

Areas:Breeding

Genetics

Hy-Line International is a world leader in

poultry layer genetics with a rich history of

innovation. Hy-Line was the first poultry

breeding company to apply the principles

of hybridization to commercial layerbreed-

ing.

Hy-LineTel: +1 515 225 6030

Fax: +1 515 225 6030

info@hyline.com

www.hyline.com

Areas:Breeding

Genetics

NOVOGEN offers a new alternative giving

the egg producers more choice and possi-

bilities to fit their specific market require-

ments.

NovogenTel: +33 296 58 12 60

Fax: +33 296 58 12 61

contact.novogen@

novogen-layers.com

www.novogen-layers.com

Areas:Breeding

Genetics

Started off as a Broiler breeding company,

with pure line birds developed and bred

under Indian Climate, feed & management

since 1990.

Indbro PoultryTel: +91 (40) 241 5594

drkotaiah@

indbropoultry.com

www.indbro.com

Areas:Breeding

Genetics

BIOSECURITY & HYGIENE

CID LINES offers VIROCID, the most pow-

erful disinfectant, which is part of a hygiene

program for poultry, written by hygiene

specialists. VIROCID has a proven record in

preventing and fighting disease outbreaks

for many years.

CID LINESTel: +32 5721 7877

Fax: +32 5721 7879

info@cidlines.com

www.cidlines.com

Areas:Biosecurity

Cleaning

Feed: Additives

Health and Safety

Pest Control

Welfare

FOSSIL SHIELD + PCS Poultry, the solution

to your red mite problem. Unique

professional on-site electrostatic applica-

tion with Fossil shield, a non-toxic natural

diatomaceous powder.

PCS Poultry ServicesTel: +44 (0) 1386 701 812

Fax: +44 (0) 1386 701 376

admin@pcspoultry.com

www.pcspoultry.com

Areas:Biosecurity

Hygiene

Cleaning Services

Pest Control

FEEDING & NUTRITION

AB Vista is an integrated international sup-

plier of new generation micro-ingredients

for animal feeds providing visionary solu-

tions for your agribusiness.

AB VistaTel: +44 (0) 1672 517650

Fax: +44 (0) 1672 517660

info@abvista.com

www.abvista.com

Areas:Feed

Feed: Additives

Feed: Nutrition

BIOMIN offers sustainable animal nutrition

products such as quality feed additives and

premixes, which include solutions for my-

cotoxin risk management, a groundbreaking

natural growth promoting concept as well

as other specific solutions

BiominTel: +43 2782 803 0

Fax: +43 2782 803 30

office@biomin.net

www.biomin.net

Areas:Feed

Feed: Additives

Feed: Nutrition

Danisco’s ingredients are used globally in a

wide range of industries – from bakery,

dairy and beverages to animal feed, laundry

detergents and bioethanol – to enable func-

tional, economic and sustainable solutions

DaniscoTel: +44 (0) 1672 517777

Fax: +44 (0) 1672 517778

info.animalnutrition@

danisco.com

www.danisco.com/

animalnutrition

Areas:Feed: Additives

Evonik is fully committed to be a reliable

partner in delivering feed additives for ani-

mal nutrition turning the knowledge of its

global team into intelligent solutions.

EvonikTel: +49 6181 59 6765

Fax: +49 6181 59 6734

feed-additives@evonik.com

www.evonik.com

Areas:Feed

Feed: Additives

Feed: Safety

BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS

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Meriden Animal Health Limited is a British

company specialising in the production and

distribution of natural feed additives, as well

as Meriden-branded animal health prod-

cucts, specifically developed to maximise

performance and increase overall returns.

Meridan Animal HealthTel: +44 (0) 1234 436130

Fax: +44 (0) 1234 436130

sales@meridan-ah.com

www.meriden-ah.com

Areas:Pharmaceuticals

Feed: Additives

Feed: Safety

Feed: Nutrition

Cleaning/Disinfectants

Kerry Animal Nutrition aims to identify and

commercialise existing Kerry ingredients

and technologies to create potential world

beaters in animal nutrition and health

Kerry Ingredients& Flavours EMEATel: +31 36 523 3100

Fax: +31 36 523 3110

clive.girdler@kerry.com

www.kerry.com

Areas:Feed

Feed: Additives

Feed: Safety

Novus International is a global leader of an-

imal health and nutrition programs for the

poultry, pork, beef, dairy aquaculture and

companion animal industries.

Novus InternationalTel: +1 314 576 8886

Fax: +1 314 576 2148

contact@novusint.com

www.novusint.com

Areas:Feed

Feed: Additives

Feed: Nutrition

HOUSING & EQUIPMENT

AgriLamp™ is a leading LED manufacturer

with years of experience in designing and

manufacturing the world’s most innovative

LED (light-emitting diode) lighting solutions

for the agricultural industry.

AgrilampTel: +44 (0) 1332 547 118

Fax: +44 (0) 208 439 1538

info@agrilamp.com

www.agrilamp.com

Areas:Equipment: Lighting &

Electrical

The poultry equipment supplier for layer

management, breeder management, poultry

growing and poultry climate control.

Big DutchmanTel: +49 4447 801 0

Fax: +49 4447 801 237

big@bigdutchman.de

www.bigdutchman.com

Areas:Equipment: Breeding

Equipment: Drinking

Equipment: Egg

Equipment: Feeding

Equipment: Weighing

BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS

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Optivite specialises in the design, develop-

ment, manufacture and distribution of non-

hazardous, drug free ingredients and

additives for the maintenance and enhance-

ment of feed quality.

OptiviteTel: +44 (0) 1909 537 380

Fax: +44 (0) 1909 478 919

info@optivite.com

www.optivite.com

Areas:Feed: Additives

Feed: Nutrition

A global market leader specializing in cli-

mate technology since 1967 in design, man-

ufacture and distribution of efficient/quality

heating, cooling and ventilation equipment

and systems for the poultry industry with

a full range of products to meet all specifi-

cation and applications.

Termotechnica PericoliTel: +39 0182 589006

Fax: +39 0182 589005

termotecnica@pericoli.com

www.pericoli.com

Areas:Climate Control

Climate Management

Heating, Cooling and

Ventilation

EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

With 7 VIV exhibitions all over the world

VIV trade exhibitions are recognized for

high trade quality in the professional indus-

try. With over a 1,000 international compa-

nies exhibiting and visitors from over 140

countries the VIV-shows are also consid-

ered as very international.

VIVTel: +31 30 295 28 98

viv@vnuexhibitions.com

www.viv.net

Areas:Events & Exhibitions

Petersime is a world leader in the develop-

ment of incubators. hatchery equipment

and turnkey hatcheries.

PetersimeTel: +32 9 388 96 11

Fax: +32 9 388 84 58

info@petersime.com

www.petersime.com

Areas:Equipment: Hatching

Equipment: Incubation

Pas Reform is an international company,

which has specialized in the development

of innovative hatchery technologies for the

poultry sector since 1919. Products and

Services: Incubators, Hatchery Automation

Systems, Hatchery Climate Control Sys-

tems and Hatchery Management Training.

Pas ReformTel: +31 314 659 111

Fax: +31 314 652 572

info@pasreform.com

www.pasreform.com

Areas:Equipment: Incubation

Equipment: Egg

Equipment: Environment

Equipment: Hatching

Waste Handling

INCUBATION & HATCHING

EggTester.com (officially known as “Orka

Food Technology”) is a leading worldwide

manufacturer of egg-quality testing equip-

ment to be used extensively in QC labora-

tories operated by egg producers, packers,

universities, regulatory authorities, and pri-

mary breeders.

Orka Food TechnologyTel: +852 8120 9245

Fax: +852 2802 7112

info@orkatech.com

www.eggtester.com

Areas:Equipment: Egg

Equipment: Hatching

Equipment: Incubation

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Vencomatic is a global supplier of innovative

and welfare friendly housing solutions for

the poultry sector. The flexible and turn key

solutions of Vencomatic offer large possibil-

ities for a wide range of poultry production

concepts.

VencomaticTel: +31 (0) 497 517380

Fax: +31 (0) 497 517364

info@vencomatic.com

www.vencomatic.com

Areas:Equipment: Breeding

Equipment: Drinking

Equipment: Egg

handling and grading

Equipment: Nesting

Santrev Poultry Developments specialise in

the construction of new poultry housing

and the supply of equipment used in the

poultry industry. We pride ourselves on our

professional dealings with our customers

and would love to be a part of your next

job, big or small.

Santrev PoultryTel: +1 300 815 888

Fax: +1300 816 888

www.santrevpoultry.com

enquiries@santrevpoultry.com

Areas:Construction

Housing