//28 Sep 2011
Hendrix Genetics and Financière Grelier Holding have completed their agreement to join forces in poultry breeding and distribution.
Hendrix Genetics acquired 100% of the Grelier Groupe. Jean-Marc and Dominique Grelier are to become shareholders of Hendrix Genetics next to Hendrix family (majority and control), Sofiprotéol (the financial institution of the French oil and protein industry) and management.
An exclusive negotiation period was already announced in December 2010. The projected cooperation allows to strengthen the groups and to secure their growth because of complementarities in activities and countries.
This project is a result from the joint reflection by the shareholders of the two groups, which show synergies and significant growth for the resulting group in the coming years. The new combination will have around €300million sales and more than 2,000 employees.
Grelier was founded in 1955 and its activities include breeding, multiplication and hatchery activities in the turkey, chicken and guinea-fowl breeding industry, with production activities in France, Poland and Hungary, and sales activities in more than 38 countries.
Hendrix Genetics, headquartered in Boxmeer, the Netherlands, is a leading multispecies breeding company, with 5 divisions: layer breeding (Institut de Sélection Animale-ISA), pig breeding (Hypor), turkey breeding (Hybrid poultry distribution (Grelier, SFPA, Integra, Joice and Hill) and aquaculture breeding (Landcatch Natural Selection).
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28 September 2011
US poultry groups fight proposed safety rules
//26 Sep 2011
A proposed requirement to increase the types of work related incidents that must be reported to OSHA within eight hours is facing criticism from an alliance of US poultry groups.
“This may not help identify significant workplace hazards or failures within a safety and health program and places another reporting burden on the employer while doing little, if anything to improve workplace safety,” poultry industry groups said in filing comments opposing the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's proposed rules. The comments were prepared by the Joint Poultry Industry Safety & Health Council, comprising the US Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation. Collectively, the three organisations represent companies that produce 95% of the nation's poultry products and employ more than 300,000 workers.
The proposed rule expands the reporting requirement for hospitalisations to require reporting of a single employee hospitalisation within eight hours for work-related incidents. ”It is not unusual for an employee to be admitted for observation or testing and be released the next day without any treatment. Such minor injuries are not indicative of a significant workplace hazard or failure within a safety and health program,” the poultry group remarked.
“The current requirement of reporting the hospitalization of three or more employees is generally an indicator that a potentially serious safety incident may have occurred, and prompt reporting of such events is a more reasonable approach and remains justified,” commented the Joint Council.
OSHA states the additional reporting of hospitalisation will allow for the collection of more information on the cause of these injuries and illnesses. The poultry group said, “The DART (Days Away, Restrictions and Transfers) rate, calculated from existing injury and illness data, already identifies those workplaces with frequent, severe injuries. We fail to see why this currently available data is not sufficient to meet the goal of identifying ‘the most dangerous workplaces’ and why OSHA needs this type of additional injury data.”
Source: Feed and Grain
A proposed requirement to increase the types of work related incidents that must be reported to OSHA within eight hours is facing criticism from an alliance of US poultry groups.
“This may not help identify significant workplace hazards or failures within a safety and health program and places another reporting burden on the employer while doing little, if anything to improve workplace safety,” poultry industry groups said in filing comments opposing the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's proposed rules. The comments were prepared by the Joint Poultry Industry Safety & Health Council, comprising the US Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation. Collectively, the three organisations represent companies that produce 95% of the nation's poultry products and employ more than 300,000 workers.
The proposed rule expands the reporting requirement for hospitalisations to require reporting of a single employee hospitalisation within eight hours for work-related incidents. ”It is not unusual for an employee to be admitted for observation or testing and be released the next day without any treatment. Such minor injuries are not indicative of a significant workplace hazard or failure within a safety and health program,” the poultry group remarked.
“The current requirement of reporting the hospitalization of three or more employees is generally an indicator that a potentially serious safety incident may have occurred, and prompt reporting of such events is a more reasonable approach and remains justified,” commented the Joint Council.
OSHA states the additional reporting of hospitalisation will allow for the collection of more information on the cause of these injuries and illnesses. The poultry group said, “The DART (Days Away, Restrictions and Transfers) rate, calculated from existing injury and illness data, already identifies those workplaces with frequent, severe injuries. We fail to see why this currently available data is not sufficient to meet the goal of identifying ‘the most dangerous workplaces’ and why OSHA needs this type of additional injury data.”
Source: Feed and Grain
15 September 2011
Poultry boosts Brazil’s growth rate as food exporter
//15 Sep 2011
Brazil’s processed food exports are showing the fastest rate of growth among the world’s major food producers.
The fifth largest international exporter, Brazil registered an increase in the sales of these products to foreign countries of 4.8% per annum for the period 2005 to 2010. According to the GTIS (Global Trade International System) the other four producers ranked above it showed weaker growth for the same period: the US – 12%, the Netherlands – 7.7%, France – 5.6% and Germany – 8.2%.
Largest chicken exporter
The largest exporter of chicken in the world, Brazil is also its 3rd largest producer, with a total of 12 million tons. In 2010, more than 3.8 million tons were exported to 150 countries, representing a 42% share of the global market. Chicken is currently the 5th ranked product of Brazil’s exports, beaten only by iron ore, petroleum, soy and sugar.
Export volumes increased in the first half of 2011. From January to July, chicken exports reached 2.239 million tons, a growth of 3.4% compared to the same period last year. Revenues have increased even more, with the first six months of the year accounting for US$ 4.669 billion, compared to US$ 3.756 billion for the same period in 2010.
As regards the kinds of products exported, chicken cuts – the main kind – accounted for 1.182 million tons for the first half of the year, whilst sales of industrialised chicken exports amounted to 106.5 thousand tons.
Poultry sanitation record
The gap between Brazil and the US, the second largest exporter of chicken in the world, is significant. This has been achieved thanks to the quality, cleanliness and sustainability of Brazil’s chicken production combined with its competitive pricing. The country’s chicken production boasts one of the best sanitation records in the business, and is the only main producer/exporter to have no recorded cases of bird flu.
Brazil’s main players in the poultry industry will be present at the 2011 edition of ANUGA (to be held in Cologne in October), including Copacol, Aurora Alimentos and Frinal, to showcase stand out products. Copacol will be launching products aimed at end consumers as well as supermarket chains.
Source: Apex-Brasil
Brazil’s processed food exports are showing the fastest rate of growth among the world’s major food producers.
The fifth largest international exporter, Brazil registered an increase in the sales of these products to foreign countries of 4.8% per annum for the period 2005 to 2010. According to the GTIS (Global Trade International System) the other four producers ranked above it showed weaker growth for the same period: the US – 12%, the Netherlands – 7.7%, France – 5.6% and Germany – 8.2%.
Largest chicken exporter
The largest exporter of chicken in the world, Brazil is also its 3rd largest producer, with a total of 12 million tons. In 2010, more than 3.8 million tons were exported to 150 countries, representing a 42% share of the global market. Chicken is currently the 5th ranked product of Brazil’s exports, beaten only by iron ore, petroleum, soy and sugar.
Export volumes increased in the first half of 2011. From January to July, chicken exports reached 2.239 million tons, a growth of 3.4% compared to the same period last year. Revenues have increased even more, with the first six months of the year accounting for US$ 4.669 billion, compared to US$ 3.756 billion for the same period in 2010.
As regards the kinds of products exported, chicken cuts – the main kind – accounted for 1.182 million tons for the first half of the year, whilst sales of industrialised chicken exports amounted to 106.5 thousand tons.
Poultry sanitation record
The gap between Brazil and the US, the second largest exporter of chicken in the world, is significant. This has been achieved thanks to the quality, cleanliness and sustainability of Brazil’s chicken production combined with its competitive pricing. The country’s chicken production boasts one of the best sanitation records in the business, and is the only main producer/exporter to have no recorded cases of bird flu.
Brazil’s main players in the poultry industry will be present at the 2011 edition of ANUGA (to be held in Cologne in October), including Copacol, Aurora Alimentos and Frinal, to showcase stand out products. Copacol will be launching products aimed at end consumers as well as supermarket chains.
Source: Apex-Brasil
14 September 2011
Human health risk from undercooked poultry
//14 Sep 2011
Scientists from the University of Leicester and University of Nottingham in England are to investigate the health risk posed by undercooked chickens with a view to developing effective vaccines.
They are probing a bacterium called Campylobacter jejuni - a major cause of food-borne infections in people. The research is one of 12 projects, bringing together researchers from across disciplines, that will study Campylobacter in the food chain, from field to plate. Together, the projects cover a comprehensive range of questions about Campylobacter.
The projects funded through a joint call for proposals managed by BBSRC, the Food Standards Agency and Defra, will use a total of over £4 million funding to find out more about the organism that causes over 300,000 cases of food poisoning a year in England and Wales, and how best to control it.
“Tackling the causes of food poisoning is vital for our health and will give the public greater confidence in the British poultry industry, as well as helping to guarantee future food security”, said Science Minister David Willetts. “These projects will ensure this important task is underpinned by leading edge, robust science, with a coordinated approach between Government agencies and the research community.
Points of contamination
Campylobacter infection or contamination can potentially occur at any point during poultry production and food processing. The aims of this group of projects include identification of the key sources of the initial infection on farms; the common points of contamination; and 'weak spots' in the pipeline of infection where there is a high chance of eliminating bacteria from the food chain.
Infections arise with undercooked or non-hygienically-prepared poultry meat. Birds are able to tolerate a relatively large population of Campylobacter in their gut without ill effect, whereas humans can become ill after ingesting only a few bacteria.
Dr Christopher Bayliss, RCUK Research Fellow in the Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester is involved in the research with Dr Michael Jones, a lecturer in microbiology and molecular biology in Nottingham’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science.
Effective vaccines
Funded by BBSRC and FSA, the aim of this project is to aid the development of effective vaccines to protect both animals and humans against infections by Campylobacter.
Dr Bayliss said: “Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of food-borne infections of humans with undercooked or non-hygienically-prepared poultry meat being the main source of infection. The BBSRC is launching a series of twelve projects with the aim of understanding how this bacteria survives and spreads in chickens and how it gets into the food-chain.
“Researchers at the University of Leicester will investigate the phenomenon of 'phase-variation', which is widespread in bacteria and allows them to rapidly change their outer surfaces. These changes enable the bacteria to survive alterations in the environment and to avoid clearance by antibodies.
“The University of Leicester researchers will use experimental and mathematical models to investigate how often phase variation occurs and how it influences survival and spread of Campylobacter jejuni.”
UK Poultry industry
The poultry industry in the UK is worth £4 billion at the retail level and employs 35,000 people. This science will serve to underpin strength in this industry in the UK and also globally where it is estimated to be worth over £85 billion. This not least because the UK hosts the world's two leading poultry breeding companies, which supply more than 80% of the global supply of breeding stocks.
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Defra
Scientists from the University of Leicester and University of Nottingham in England are to investigate the health risk posed by undercooked chickens with a view to developing effective vaccines.
They are probing a bacterium called Campylobacter jejuni - a major cause of food-borne infections in people. The research is one of 12 projects, bringing together researchers from across disciplines, that will study Campylobacter in the food chain, from field to plate. Together, the projects cover a comprehensive range of questions about Campylobacter.
The projects funded through a joint call for proposals managed by BBSRC, the Food Standards Agency and Defra, will use a total of over £4 million funding to find out more about the organism that causes over 300,000 cases of food poisoning a year in England and Wales, and how best to control it.
“Tackling the causes of food poisoning is vital for our health and will give the public greater confidence in the British poultry industry, as well as helping to guarantee future food security”, said Science Minister David Willetts. “These projects will ensure this important task is underpinned by leading edge, robust science, with a coordinated approach between Government agencies and the research community.
Points of contamination
Campylobacter infection or contamination can potentially occur at any point during poultry production and food processing. The aims of this group of projects include identification of the key sources of the initial infection on farms; the common points of contamination; and 'weak spots' in the pipeline of infection where there is a high chance of eliminating bacteria from the food chain.
Infections arise with undercooked or non-hygienically-prepared poultry meat. Birds are able to tolerate a relatively large population of Campylobacter in their gut without ill effect, whereas humans can become ill after ingesting only a few bacteria.
Dr Christopher Bayliss, RCUK Research Fellow in the Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester is involved in the research with Dr Michael Jones, a lecturer in microbiology and molecular biology in Nottingham’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science.
Effective vaccines
Funded by BBSRC and FSA, the aim of this project is to aid the development of effective vaccines to protect both animals and humans against infections by Campylobacter.
Dr Bayliss said: “Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of food-borne infections of humans with undercooked or non-hygienically-prepared poultry meat being the main source of infection. The BBSRC is launching a series of twelve projects with the aim of understanding how this bacteria survives and spreads in chickens and how it gets into the food-chain.
“Researchers at the University of Leicester will investigate the phenomenon of 'phase-variation', which is widespread in bacteria and allows them to rapidly change their outer surfaces. These changes enable the bacteria to survive alterations in the environment and to avoid clearance by antibodies.
“The University of Leicester researchers will use experimental and mathematical models to investigate how often phase variation occurs and how it influences survival and spread of Campylobacter jejuni.”
UK Poultry industry
The poultry industry in the UK is worth £4 billion at the retail level and employs 35,000 people. This science will serve to underpin strength in this industry in the UK and also globally where it is estimated to be worth over £85 billion. This not least because the UK hosts the world's two leading poultry breeding companies, which supply more than 80% of the global supply of breeding stocks.
Related website:
University of Leicester
University of Nottingham
BBSRC
The Food Standards Agency
Defra
29 August 2011
Kazakhstan to reduce dependency on poultry imports
//29 Aug 2011
The Kazakhstan government is taking active steps to support the poultry industry, the Director of the Department of Livestock under Ministry of Agriculture Rabiga Tokseitova has said, adding that it would allow the country to reduce the volume of imported poultry meat within the next five years.
"Kazakhstan is annually increasing its production output in the poultry industry, and nowadays the share of imports is constantly reduced, but so far we remain dependent on import supplies: and about 56% of poultry meat in the market is imported," Tokseitova said.
Based on the government support for the poultry industry it has been decided to form a fund of feed grain of 300 thousand tonnes. Also the government is annually lowering the interest rates on bank loans to purchase equipment and technology for poultry farming, which aims to provide working capital for producers, Tokseitova added.
In addition, Kazakhstan has consistently pursued the policy of reducing import quotas for poultry meat, in particular from the US – currently one of the largest exporters of poultry meat in the country. In 2009 Kazakhstan imported 147,000 tonnes of US poultry. In 2010, the quota was reduced to 110 ,000 tonnes.
According to the official statics, the number of poultry in Kazakhstan in 2010 amounted to 32.780 million heads and in 2011 it is expected that industry value will increase by 3-6%.
The Kazakhstan government is taking active steps to support the poultry industry, the Director of the Department of Livestock under Ministry of Agriculture Rabiga Tokseitova has said, adding that it would allow the country to reduce the volume of imported poultry meat within the next five years.
"Kazakhstan is annually increasing its production output in the poultry industry, and nowadays the share of imports is constantly reduced, but so far we remain dependent on import supplies: and about 56% of poultry meat in the market is imported," Tokseitova said.
Based on the government support for the poultry industry it has been decided to form a fund of feed grain of 300 thousand tonnes. Also the government is annually lowering the interest rates on bank loans to purchase equipment and technology for poultry farming, which aims to provide working capital for producers, Tokseitova added.
In addition, Kazakhstan has consistently pursued the policy of reducing import quotas for poultry meat, in particular from the US – currently one of the largest exporters of poultry meat in the country. In 2009 Kazakhstan imported 147,000 tonnes of US poultry. In 2010, the quota was reduced to 110 ,000 tonnes.
According to the official statics, the number of poultry in Kazakhstan in 2010 amounted to 32.780 million heads and in 2011 it is expected that industry value will increase by 3-6%.
28 August 2011
USDA review: Indian egg and poultry production
//26 Aug 2011
India has one of the world’s largest and fastest growing poultry industries, ranking third in hen egg production (FAOSTAT) and sixth in broiler meat production (USDA/FAS), according to a report by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 6.4% annually during 2000-2008, making India the second fastest growing major economy in the world (after China). India is expected to overtake China as the world’s most populous country in the coming decades, with middle-class households being the fastest growing segment of the population. About 20% of the population is vegetarian, but with increased incomes and urbanization people prefer to go for non-vegetarian diets.
According to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, about 70% of poultry is in the organised sector and 30% is in the unorganised sector. Nearly 60-70% of the broiler industry is located in the southern states, as is much of the layer industry. Large integrated operations incorporate all aspects of production: raising grandparent and parent stock, contracting production, compounding feed, and wholesaling. Integration has resulted in lower average costs of production and lower retail prices for poultry meat.
Broiler production grew at an annual percentage growth rate of 8.35% from 2001 (1.25 million metric tons) to 2010 (2.65 million metric tons). Production is projected to grow 2% in 2011 compared to the previous year. Per capita consumption has grown from 1.22 kilograms in 2001 to 2.26 kilograms in 2010, an increase of 185%.
In 2010/2011 (March 2010 to February 2011) India’s egg production is anticipated to reach 61.5 billion eggs, up 68% from 36.6 billion in 2000/2001. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are the top fowl egg producing states; West Bengal is the top duck egg producing state.
India’s poultry exports are mainly shell eggs and egg products. Exports of poultry meat are limited by high production costs, inadequate meat processing facilities, and intermittent outbreaks of avian influenza. According to FAOSTAT data, since 2005 India has mostly exported dried eggs. In 2008 India’s top three markets for dried eggs were Germany, Denmark and Indonesia. Angola was the top market for liquid eggs.
Full report with tables and figures can be viewed here.
India has one of the world’s largest and fastest growing poultry industries, ranking third in hen egg production (FAOSTAT) and sixth in broiler meat production (USDA/FAS), according to a report by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 6.4% annually during 2000-2008, making India the second fastest growing major economy in the world (after China). India is expected to overtake China as the world’s most populous country in the coming decades, with middle-class households being the fastest growing segment of the population. About 20% of the population is vegetarian, but with increased incomes and urbanization people prefer to go for non-vegetarian diets.
According to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, about 70% of poultry is in the organised sector and 30% is in the unorganised sector. Nearly 60-70% of the broiler industry is located in the southern states, as is much of the layer industry. Large integrated operations incorporate all aspects of production: raising grandparent and parent stock, contracting production, compounding feed, and wholesaling. Integration has resulted in lower average costs of production and lower retail prices for poultry meat.
Broiler production grew at an annual percentage growth rate of 8.35% from 2001 (1.25 million metric tons) to 2010 (2.65 million metric tons). Production is projected to grow 2% in 2011 compared to the previous year. Per capita consumption has grown from 1.22 kilograms in 2001 to 2.26 kilograms in 2010, an increase of 185%.
In 2010/2011 (March 2010 to February 2011) India’s egg production is anticipated to reach 61.5 billion eggs, up 68% from 36.6 billion in 2000/2001. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are the top fowl egg producing states; West Bengal is the top duck egg producing state.
India’s poultry exports are mainly shell eggs and egg products. Exports of poultry meat are limited by high production costs, inadequate meat processing facilities, and intermittent outbreaks of avian influenza. According to FAOSTAT data, since 2005 India has mostly exported dried eggs. In 2008 India’s top three markets for dried eggs were Germany, Denmark and Indonesia. Angola was the top market for liquid eggs.
Full report with tables and figures can be viewed here.
25 August 2011
Ukraine poultry exports expected by the end of 2011
//25 Aug 2011
The Minister of Agrarian Policy and provision of Ukraine, Nikolai Prisyajnyuk hopes that this autumn Ukraine will receive permission to start the export of poultry to EU.
"We look forward to receiving permission to export poultry to EU by the end of this year, with the hope that appropriate actions will be taken already in the autumn", - said the minister. Representatives of the poultry association of the country also are encouraged by the recent success in the negotiations considering poultry meat export supplies to EU from Russia.
EU specialists have held a series of inspections of Ukrainian producers of poultry meat, and the last inspections were completed successfully. "I am convinced that the positive decision considering this question will be made very soon, especially because Ukraine and EU have almost completed negotiations about a free trade zone," added Prisyajnyuk.
He noted that today the production of poultry meat in Ukraine meets all phytosanitary and veterinary standards, and Ukraine has the necessary production capacity to start export of poultry meat to various new markets, including the EU.
As reported by UNIAN news agency, in December inspectors of the Food and Veterinary Office inspected the state of the current system of monitoring animal health in Ukraine during the production of poultry and eggs considering its possible export to the European Union. During this check inspectors didn’t find any serious defects of the production cycle in the production houses.
The Minister of Agrarian Policy and provision of Ukraine, Nikolai Prisyajnyuk hopes that this autumn Ukraine will receive permission to start the export of poultry to EU.
"We look forward to receiving permission to export poultry to EU by the end of this year, with the hope that appropriate actions will be taken already in the autumn", - said the minister. Representatives of the poultry association of the country also are encouraged by the recent success in the negotiations considering poultry meat export supplies to EU from Russia.
EU specialists have held a series of inspections of Ukrainian producers of poultry meat, and the last inspections were completed successfully. "I am convinced that the positive decision considering this question will be made very soon, especially because Ukraine and EU have almost completed negotiations about a free trade zone," added Prisyajnyuk.
He noted that today the production of poultry meat in Ukraine meets all phytosanitary and veterinary standards, and Ukraine has the necessary production capacity to start export of poultry meat to various new markets, including the EU.
As reported by UNIAN news agency, in December inspectors of the Food and Veterinary Office inspected the state of the current system of monitoring animal health in Ukraine during the production of poultry and eggs considering its possible export to the European Union. During this check inspectors didn’t find any serious defects of the production cycle in the production houses.
21 August 2011
Poultry industry contributes to Indonesian feed production growth
//19 Aug 2011
Although real data is yet to be calculated, animal feed production in Indonesia is predicted to reach 5 million tonnes during this first semester of 2011, the chairman of Indonesian Feedmills Association, FX Sudirman has stated.
Of that production, 85% or around 4.25 million tonnes would be dominated by poultry feed, such as broiler, layer, duck and quail. The remaining 15% consists of cattle and pig feed and around 500,000 tonnes of aquaculture feed.
Sudirman also stated that three new feedmills have just built in 2010. The first one is owned by PT Malindo Feedmill, the second one is owned by PT New Hope and is located in East Java. The third one is owned by PT East Hope and is located in West Java. “The investment of one feedmill ranged from USD 50 million to USD 100 million,” he said.
Considering the additional three feedmills, Sudirman predicts the total production could reach 10.3 million tonnes at the end of 2011.
Although real data is yet to be calculated, animal feed production in Indonesia is predicted to reach 5 million tonnes during this first semester of 2011, the chairman of Indonesian Feedmills Association, FX Sudirman has stated.
Of that production, 85% or around 4.25 million tonnes would be dominated by poultry feed, such as broiler, layer, duck and quail. The remaining 15% consists of cattle and pig feed and around 500,000 tonnes of aquaculture feed.
Sudirman also stated that three new feedmills have just built in 2010. The first one is owned by PT Malindo Feedmill, the second one is owned by PT New Hope and is located in East Java. The third one is owned by PT East Hope and is located in West Java. “The investment of one feedmill ranged from USD 50 million to USD 100 million,” he said.
Considering the additional three feedmills, Sudirman predicts the total production could reach 10.3 million tonnes at the end of 2011.
13 August 2011
Chemicals causing damage to poultry watering systems
//11 Aug 2011
Poultry watering system components are primarily comprised of various types of plastic. The use of plastics in the watering systems has many advantages, including the ability to withstand the corrosive atmosphere common to poultry operations.
However, there are certain chemicals that can cause extensive damage to the watering system. Petroleum-based products are the most common. Producers often will use lubricant sprays to assemble the system or to assist in a repair. These products can stress some plastics to the point where they fail.
Producers also will use a petroleum-based product to spray around the base of the poultry house as a wood preservative. Mist from the spray can land on the system and cause unintended damage.
In addition, certain chemicals used to control flies and insects may have a petroleum base. Other compounds that contain phenols (carbolic acid) or aldehydes (such as glutaraldehyde) can damage certain plastics.
These compounds most often are used to disinfect the poultry house. During the wash down process, some of the mist can get on the watering system causing extensive damage.
In addition, producers have been known to use phenol- or aldehyde-based products to sanitise the watering system. Again, this can cause extensive damage.
Many producers regularly introduce chlorine and/or acidifiers into the watering system in an attempt to kill bacteria and viruses in the water. However, these products can damage the metal and plastic parts. We know of one producer who had to replace every drinker in his poultry house twice in less than a year because his acidification program was too aggressive. That cost him about $4,000 not a good return on investment. Ziggity recommends using a correctly formulated hydrogen peroxide product to clean the watering system. It not only kills bacteria, but also scrubs away the biofilm that bacteria form.
In general, disinfectants that are not biodegradable are the most aggressive in causing corrosion to the plastics in the watering system.
Source: Ziggity Systems
Poultry watering system components are primarily comprised of various types of plastic. The use of plastics in the watering systems has many advantages, including the ability to withstand the corrosive atmosphere common to poultry operations.
However, there are certain chemicals that can cause extensive damage to the watering system. Petroleum-based products are the most common. Producers often will use lubricant sprays to assemble the system or to assist in a repair. These products can stress some plastics to the point where they fail.
Producers also will use a petroleum-based product to spray around the base of the poultry house as a wood preservative. Mist from the spray can land on the system and cause unintended damage.
In addition, certain chemicals used to control flies and insects may have a petroleum base. Other compounds that contain phenols (carbolic acid) or aldehydes (such as glutaraldehyde) can damage certain plastics.
These compounds most often are used to disinfect the poultry house. During the wash down process, some of the mist can get on the watering system causing extensive damage.
In addition, producers have been known to use phenol- or aldehyde-based products to sanitise the watering system. Again, this can cause extensive damage.
Many producers regularly introduce chlorine and/or acidifiers into the watering system in an attempt to kill bacteria and viruses in the water. However, these products can damage the metal and plastic parts. We know of one producer who had to replace every drinker in his poultry house twice in less than a year because his acidification program was too aggressive. That cost him about $4,000 not a good return on investment. Ziggity recommends using a correctly formulated hydrogen peroxide product to clean the watering system. It not only kills bacteria, but also scrubs away the biofilm that bacteria form.
In general, disinfectants that are not biodegradable are the most aggressive in causing corrosion to the plastics in the watering system.
Source: Ziggity Systems
Thailand updates OIE on poultry diseases
//12 Aug 2011
Agriculture officials in Thailand are to update the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on the state of Newcastle Disease in the country.
The Thai poultry industry was certified free of the disease this year by the OIE, however recent news reports of diseases with similar symptoms to ND have caused concern, an official in the Livestock and Development Department said.
"Our inspection found some chickens suffered from bronchitis, but that might not be because of Newcastle Disease," he said.
The disease is now contained, but farmers are urged to vaccinate chicks at 1-7 days, 21 days and every three months. A continuity vaccination at about two years is an option, and the OIE could clear the country of the diseases if there was no detection for five years.
Avian influenza crippled the poultry industry in Thailand in 2004, but no cases have been detected for two years.
Source: Bangkok Post
Agriculture officials in Thailand are to update the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on the state of Newcastle Disease in the country.
The Thai poultry industry was certified free of the disease this year by the OIE, however recent news reports of diseases with similar symptoms to ND have caused concern, an official in the Livestock and Development Department said.
"Our inspection found some chickens suffered from bronchitis, but that might not be because of Newcastle Disease," he said.
The disease is now contained, but farmers are urged to vaccinate chicks at 1-7 days, 21 days and every three months. A continuity vaccination at about two years is an option, and the OIE could clear the country of the diseases if there was no detection for five years.
Avian influenza crippled the poultry industry in Thailand in 2004, but no cases have been detected for two years.
Source: Bangkok Post
Study: Organic poultry have fewer drug-resistant bacteria
//11 Aug 2011
Poultry farms that have adopted organic practices and ceased using antibiotics have significantly lower levels of drug-resistant enterococci bacteria that can potentially spread to humans, according to a new study by the University of Maryland.
The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives is the first to demonstrate lower levels of drug-resistant bacteria on newly organic farms in the United States and suggests that removing antibiotic use from large-scale US poultry farms can result in immediate and significant reductions in antibiotic resistance for some bacteria.
Antibiotic-resistant enterococci
"We initially thought we would see some differences in on-farm levels of antibiotic-resistant enterococci when poultry farms transitioned to organic practices. But we were surprised to see that the differences were so significant across several different classes of antibiotics even in the very first flock of birds that was produced after the transition to organic standards," explained Amy R. Sapkota, an assistant professor with the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health. "It is very encouraging."
Sapkota and her team investigated the impact of removing antibiotics from US poultry farms by studying 10 conventional and 10 newly organic large-scale poultry houses in the mid-Atlantic region. They tested for the presence of enterococci bacteria in poultry litter, feed, and water, and tested its resistance to 17 common antimicrobials.
"We chose to study enterococci because these microorganisms are found in all poultry, including poultry on both organic and conventional farms. The enterococci also cause infections in human patients staying in hospitals. In addition, many of the antibiotics given in feed to farm animals are used to fight Gram-positive bacteria such as the enterococci. These features, along with their reputation of easily exchanging resistance genes with other bacteria, make enterococci a good model for studying the impact of changes in antibiotic use on farms," Sapkota said.
Organic poultry resistance
While all farms tested positive for the presence of enterococci in poultry litter, feed, and water as expected, the newly organic farms were characterised by a significantly lower prevalence of antibiotic-resistant enterococci. For example, 67% of Enterococcus faecalis recovered from conventional poultry farms were resistant to erythromycin, while 18% of Enterococcus faecalis from newly organic poultry farms were resistant to this antibiotic.
Dramatic changes were also observed in the levels of multi-drug resistant bacteria (organisms resistant to three or more antimicrobial classes) on the newly organic farms. Multi-drug resistant bacteria are of particular public health concern because they can be resistant to all available antibiotics, and are, therefore, very difficult to treat if contracted by an animal or human. Forty-two percent of Enterococcus faecalis from conventional farms were multi-drug resistant, compared to only 10% from newly organic farms, and 84% of Enterococcus faecium from conventional farms were multi-drug resistant compared to 17% of those from newly organic farms.
"While we know that the dynamics of antibiotic resistance differ by bacterium and antibiotic, these findings show that, at least in the case of enterococci, we begin to reverse resistance on farms even among the first group of animals that are grown without antibiotics, said Sapkota. Now we need to look forward and see what happens over five years, 10 years in time." Sapkota said she expects that reductions in drug-resistant bacteria on US farms that "go organic" are likely to be more dramatic over time as reservoirs of resistant bacteria in the farm environment diminish.
Source: University of Maryland
Photo source: Amy R. Sapkota, University of Maryland
Poultry farms that have adopted organic practices and ceased using antibiotics have significantly lower levels of drug-resistant enterococci bacteria that can potentially spread to humans, according to a new study by the University of Maryland.
The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives is the first to demonstrate lower levels of drug-resistant bacteria on newly organic farms in the United States and suggests that removing antibiotic use from large-scale US poultry farms can result in immediate and significant reductions in antibiotic resistance for some bacteria.
Antibiotic-resistant enterococci
"We initially thought we would see some differences in on-farm levels of antibiotic-resistant enterococci when poultry farms transitioned to organic practices. But we were surprised to see that the differences were so significant across several different classes of antibiotics even in the very first flock of birds that was produced after the transition to organic standards," explained Amy R. Sapkota, an assistant professor with the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health. "It is very encouraging."
Sapkota and her team investigated the impact of removing antibiotics from US poultry farms by studying 10 conventional and 10 newly organic large-scale poultry houses in the mid-Atlantic region. They tested for the presence of enterococci bacteria in poultry litter, feed, and water, and tested its resistance to 17 common antimicrobials.
"We chose to study enterococci because these microorganisms are found in all poultry, including poultry on both organic and conventional farms. The enterococci also cause infections in human patients staying in hospitals. In addition, many of the antibiotics given in feed to farm animals are used to fight Gram-positive bacteria such as the enterococci. These features, along with their reputation of easily exchanging resistance genes with other bacteria, make enterococci a good model for studying the impact of changes in antibiotic use on farms," Sapkota said.
Organic poultry resistance
While all farms tested positive for the presence of enterococci in poultry litter, feed, and water as expected, the newly organic farms were characterised by a significantly lower prevalence of antibiotic-resistant enterococci. For example, 67% of Enterococcus faecalis recovered from conventional poultry farms were resistant to erythromycin, while 18% of Enterococcus faecalis from newly organic poultry farms were resistant to this antibiotic.
Dramatic changes were also observed in the levels of multi-drug resistant bacteria (organisms resistant to three or more antimicrobial classes) on the newly organic farms. Multi-drug resistant bacteria are of particular public health concern because they can be resistant to all available antibiotics, and are, therefore, very difficult to treat if contracted by an animal or human. Forty-two percent of Enterococcus faecalis from conventional farms were multi-drug resistant, compared to only 10% from newly organic farms, and 84% of Enterococcus faecium from conventional farms were multi-drug resistant compared to 17% of those from newly organic farms.
"While we know that the dynamics of antibiotic resistance differ by bacterium and antibiotic, these findings show that, at least in the case of enterococci, we begin to reverse resistance on farms even among the first group of animals that are grown without antibiotics, said Sapkota. Now we need to look forward and see what happens over five years, 10 years in time." Sapkota said she expects that reductions in drug-resistant bacteria on US farms that "go organic" are likely to be more dramatic over time as reservoirs of resistant bacteria in the farm environment diminish.
Source: University of Maryland
Photo source: Amy R. Sapkota, University of Maryland
31 July 2011
Merck’s new coccidiosis vaccine approved for US poultry market
//22 Jul 2011
Merck Animal Health has obtained regulatory approval from the US Department of Agriculture for Coccivac-D2 — a new-generation version of a coccidiosis vaccine to replace Coccivac-D.
“Coccivac-D2 builds on the field-proven performance and dependability of Coccivac-D, but its spectrum is even more in step with the Eimeria populations found in today’s broiler-breeder and layer operations,” said Charlie Broussard, DVM, director of US poultry technical services.
He explained that Coccivac-D2 has a more focused antigen profile of the six major species of chicken coccidia (E. tenella, E. mivati, E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. brunetti and E. necatrix.) “We eliminated E. hagani and E. praecox, two of the least important pathogenic Eimeria species of the chicken,” Broussard added.
As with all Coccivac vaccines, Coccivac-D2 provides a balanced, controlled dose of live Eimeria oocysts to stimulate the bird’s natural immunity against this costly and highly prevalent disease. Coccivac-D2 is currently available in 5,000-dose and 1,000-dose vials.
The development of Coccivac-D2 is the result of Merck Animal Health’s ongoing commitment to quality control. As part of this process, all master seeds used to produce the vaccinal oocysts in Coccivac-D2 were tested for purity, quality and re-qualified by USDA. This new product will also help streamline production and result in a more efficient manufacturing process for Merck Animal Health coccidiosis vaccines for poultry.
Source: Merck Animal Health
Merck Animal Health has obtained regulatory approval from the US Department of Agriculture for Coccivac-D2 — a new-generation version of a coccidiosis vaccine to replace Coccivac-D.
“Coccivac-D2 builds on the field-proven performance and dependability of Coccivac-D, but its spectrum is even more in step with the Eimeria populations found in today’s broiler-breeder and layer operations,” said Charlie Broussard, DVM, director of US poultry technical services.
He explained that Coccivac-D2 has a more focused antigen profile of the six major species of chicken coccidia (E. tenella, E. mivati, E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. brunetti and E. necatrix.) “We eliminated E. hagani and E. praecox, two of the least important pathogenic Eimeria species of the chicken,” Broussard added.
As with all Coccivac vaccines, Coccivac-D2 provides a balanced, controlled dose of live Eimeria oocysts to stimulate the bird’s natural immunity against this costly and highly prevalent disease. Coccivac-D2 is currently available in 5,000-dose and 1,000-dose vials.
The development of Coccivac-D2 is the result of Merck Animal Health’s ongoing commitment to quality control. As part of this process, all master seeds used to produce the vaccinal oocysts in Coccivac-D2 were tested for purity, quality and re-qualified by USDA. This new product will also help streamline production and result in a more efficient manufacturing process for Merck Animal Health coccidiosis vaccines for poultry.
Source: Merck Animal Health
06 July 2011
Import of poultry products from Japan resumes, except five prefectures
//05 Jul 2011
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong announced that importing poultry meat and eggs from Japan (excluding Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma and Chiba Prefectures) will resume.
Following an outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 in the city of Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, the CFS suspended the processing of applications for such imports last January.
"In view of the control measures taken by the country during the outbreak of avian flu in the city of Miyazaki, and the fact that there are no other reported cases of avian influenza, we decide to resume processing applications," a spokesman for the CFS said.
"However, the prohibition, imposed after the Fukushima nuclear plant incident, by the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene on the import of some specified food including poultry and poultry eggs produced in Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma and Chiba Prefectures, remains effective," the spokesman said.
Poultry and poultry eggs will be excluded from the ban if they are certified by the competent authority of Japan that the radiation levels do not exceed the standards laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
"Restrictions have not yet been lifted for those five prefectures, and we are monitoring the situation there," he said.
Source: 7th Space
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong announced that importing poultry meat and eggs from Japan (excluding Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma and Chiba Prefectures) will resume.
Following an outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 in the city of Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, the CFS suspended the processing of applications for such imports last January.
"In view of the control measures taken by the country during the outbreak of avian flu in the city of Miyazaki, and the fact that there are no other reported cases of avian influenza, we decide to resume processing applications," a spokesman for the CFS said.
"However, the prohibition, imposed after the Fukushima nuclear plant incident, by the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene on the import of some specified food including poultry and poultry eggs produced in Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma and Chiba Prefectures, remains effective," the spokesman said.
Poultry and poultry eggs will be excluded from the ban if they are certified by the competent authority of Japan that the radiation levels do not exceed the standards laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
"Restrictions have not yet been lifted for those five prefectures, and we are monitoring the situation there," he said.
Source: 7th Space
30 June 2011
Thai poultry exports to Japan to be increased
//29 Jun 2011
Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations, Nantawan Sakuntanak disclosed that International Trade Promotion Office in Japan had reported the case of a poultry factory in Nakhon Ratchasima which had dissected death chicken to be sold at cheaper prices. The case had no adverse effect on Thai processed poultry exports to Japan.
Japan is confident with the product’s quality, given the fact that Japan is well known for its utmost sanitation with tough standard inspection on food safety.
Moreover the importers and Japanese poultry imports association trusted the quality and safety standards of processed poultry in Thailand since the production process of Thailand is being controlled thoroughly to be in line with “food safety” policy.
Consequently, the rise in production has satisfied Japan’s consumers who wish to buy in large quantities. Meanwhile China’s products are found to be contaminated sporadically.
Bird flu threat
Ms. Amphawan Pichalai, Director of the International Trade Promotion Office in Japan said that Thailand was still one of the countries with potential in spreading bird flu virus.
However, Japan was in a stage of high demand of poultry therefore it had no options but to rely on Brazil in frozen chicken, while imports of processed chicken from Thailand were on the rise.
Frozen chicken
The market would grow further if Japan turned to import frozen chicken from Thailand. She observed that Japan normally followed EU in trade policy and Thailand should lobby for frozen chicken to enter EU first.
Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations, Nantawan Sakuntanak disclosed that International Trade Promotion Office in Japan had reported the case of a poultry factory in Nakhon Ratchasima which had dissected death chicken to be sold at cheaper prices. The case had no adverse effect on Thai processed poultry exports to Japan.
Japan is confident with the product’s quality, given the fact that Japan is well known for its utmost sanitation with tough standard inspection on food safety.
Moreover the importers and Japanese poultry imports association trusted the quality and safety standards of processed poultry in Thailand since the production process of Thailand is being controlled thoroughly to be in line with “food safety” policy.
Consequently, the rise in production has satisfied Japan’s consumers who wish to buy in large quantities. Meanwhile China’s products are found to be contaminated sporadically.
Bird flu threat
Ms. Amphawan Pichalai, Director of the International Trade Promotion Office in Japan said that Thailand was still one of the countries with potential in spreading bird flu virus.
However, Japan was in a stage of high demand of poultry therefore it had no options but to rely on Brazil in frozen chicken, while imports of processed chicken from Thailand were on the rise.
Frozen chicken
The market would grow further if Japan turned to import frozen chicken from Thailand. She observed that Japan normally followed EU in trade policy and Thailand should lobby for frozen chicken to enter EU first.
20 June 2011
Poultry farmers offered layer system loan discounts
//20 Jun 2011
Poultry farmers investing in new housing and production systems could get a discount of up to 0.8% on loan interest rates from Lloyds TSB Agriculture, which is being offered for a limited period.
“Lloyds TSB Agriculture has access to funds from the European Investment Bank which are available to encourage investment in small and medium sized enterprises including agriculture,” says Gareth Oakley, Agriculture Director at Lloyds TSB.
“We are expecting a lot of interest in the discounted rates from poultry farmers who need to update laying systems to meet the new European standards or who are wanting to make their production more efficient.
“The saving could be worth around £10,000 on a 10 year loan of £250,000, but funds are limited so we are urging farmers to act quickly if they want access to take advantage of the discount.”
A wide range of investments are eligible to be considered for the funding including buildings, some equipment and machinery. Minimum loan amounts are £25,500 with the maximum at £11 million. No project should cost more than €25 million, including funding from other sources. Loans of between two and 10 years may be eligible for a 0.8% discount, whilst if the project requires funding over a longer term (up to 25 years) the discount may still be available in the slightly lower level of 0.6%. Loans can be on a fixed or variable term basis.
“Some egg producers still need to invest in new laying systems if they are to comply with the rules that come into force in 2012 and continue in production, while broiler producers are investing in new facilities that use feed and energy more efficiently,” adds Gareth Oakley. “The discount allied to continued low interest rates could offer a means of investing in necessary improvements cost effectively.
“Producers wanting to take advantage of the scheme should speak to their local Lloyds TSB Agricultural Manager as soon as possible, with details available at www.lloydstsb.com/agriculture.”
Poultry farmers investing in new housing and production systems could get a discount of up to 0.8% on loan interest rates from Lloyds TSB Agriculture, which is being offered for a limited period.
“Lloyds TSB Agriculture has access to funds from the European Investment Bank which are available to encourage investment in small and medium sized enterprises including agriculture,” says Gareth Oakley, Agriculture Director at Lloyds TSB.
“We are expecting a lot of interest in the discounted rates from poultry farmers who need to update laying systems to meet the new European standards or who are wanting to make their production more efficient.
“The saving could be worth around £10,000 on a 10 year loan of £250,000, but funds are limited so we are urging farmers to act quickly if they want access to take advantage of the discount.”
A wide range of investments are eligible to be considered for the funding including buildings, some equipment and machinery. Minimum loan amounts are £25,500 with the maximum at £11 million. No project should cost more than €25 million, including funding from other sources. Loans of between two and 10 years may be eligible for a 0.8% discount, whilst if the project requires funding over a longer term (up to 25 years) the discount may still be available in the slightly lower level of 0.6%. Loans can be on a fixed or variable term basis.
“Some egg producers still need to invest in new laying systems if they are to comply with the rules that come into force in 2012 and continue in production, while broiler producers are investing in new facilities that use feed and energy more efficiently,” adds Gareth Oakley. “The discount allied to continued low interest rates could offer a means of investing in necessary improvements cost effectively.
“Producers wanting to take advantage of the scheme should speak to their local Lloyds TSB Agricultural Manager as soon as possible, with details available at www.lloydstsb.com/agriculture.”
Bayer product tackles darkling beetles in poultry operations
//15 Jun 2011
Bayer Animal Health is introducing its latest innovation specifically designed for control of darkling beetles in long grow out poultry operations.
The product, Credo D contains DStar and imidacloprid (a chloronicotinyl insecticide), a formulation developed by Bayer Animal Health for effective control of darkling beetles. Credo D with DStar contains a proprietary adjuvant and offers more control of both larval and adult darkling beetles compared to other imidacloprid products the company states.
"Credo D with DStar is an effective new tool for long grow out poultry operations," said Dr. Doug Ross, Manager of Clinical Development Projects for Bayer Animal Health. "We invested research and development resources into this product because the industry told us there was a real need for a solution to the darkling beetle problem."
In a study at a North Carolina broiler farm, at the conclusion of the 59-day grow out, the number of adult and larval darkling beetles in a house treated with Credo D with DStar were nearly 50% less compared to a house treated with Credo SC Insecticide. In another study at a North Carolina turkey brooder farm, poultry houses treated with Credo D with DStar™ had the lowest average adult beetle count five weeks following treatment.
Darkling beetles have long been a serious problem for the poultry industry — spreading disease, destroying insulation and consuming poultry feed, which ultimately means eating away profits. Credo D with DStar also serves as a resistance management tool for poultry houses when rotated with Tempo products.
Source: Bayer Animal Health
Bayer Animal Health is introducing its latest innovation specifically designed for control of darkling beetles in long grow out poultry operations.
The product, Credo D contains DStar and imidacloprid (a chloronicotinyl insecticide), a formulation developed by Bayer Animal Health for effective control of darkling beetles. Credo D with DStar contains a proprietary adjuvant and offers more control of both larval and adult darkling beetles compared to other imidacloprid products the company states.
"Credo D with DStar is an effective new tool for long grow out poultry operations," said Dr. Doug Ross, Manager of Clinical Development Projects for Bayer Animal Health. "We invested research and development resources into this product because the industry told us there was a real need for a solution to the darkling beetle problem."
In a study at a North Carolina broiler farm, at the conclusion of the 59-day grow out, the number of adult and larval darkling beetles in a house treated with Credo D with DStar were nearly 50% less compared to a house treated with Credo SC Insecticide. In another study at a North Carolina turkey brooder farm, poultry houses treated with Credo D with DStar™ had the lowest average adult beetle count five weeks following treatment.
Darkling beetles have long been a serious problem for the poultry industry — spreading disease, destroying insulation and consuming poultry feed, which ultimately means eating away profits. Credo D with DStar also serves as a resistance management tool for poultry houses when rotated with Tempo products.
Source: Bayer Animal Health
Brazil’s leading poultry state to cut production levels
//16 Jun 2011
Santa Caterina, Brazil's leading poultry producing state is expected to cut production due to falling prices coupled with weak domestic demand for poultry products.
A decrease in production of 5-8% is being predicted, as increases in the cost of feed are also contributing to producers woes. The cost of maize, the main feed for birds in Brazil, has increased by up to 60% since last year. The state of Santa Caterina, is the only one of the three leading chicken meat producing and exporting states in Brazil that is not self-sufficient in maize.
Cuts are expected more broadly in the Brazilian poultry sector as the year continues and the domestic economy slows. Overall 2.6% more chicken will be produced this year compared to last but due to falling meat prices earnings will be similar to 2010 at around £7.9bn.
Meanwhile, Brazilian co-operative Aurora Alimentos has pulled the plug on plans to build a massive poultry complex in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
In a statement, Aurora said the decision was driven by a "combination of institutional and macroeconomic factors'' - including the decision of three smaller local co-operatives to leave the Aurora camp.
Santa Caterina, Brazil's leading poultry producing state is expected to cut production due to falling prices coupled with weak domestic demand for poultry products.
A decrease in production of 5-8% is being predicted, as increases in the cost of feed are also contributing to producers woes. The cost of maize, the main feed for birds in Brazil, has increased by up to 60% since last year. The state of Santa Caterina, is the only one of the three leading chicken meat producing and exporting states in Brazil that is not self-sufficient in maize.
Cuts are expected more broadly in the Brazilian poultry sector as the year continues and the domestic economy slows. Overall 2.6% more chicken will be produced this year compared to last but due to falling meat prices earnings will be similar to 2010 at around £7.9bn.
Meanwhile, Brazilian co-operative Aurora Alimentos has pulled the plug on plans to build a massive poultry complex in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
In a statement, Aurora said the decision was driven by a "combination of institutional and macroeconomic factors'' - including the decision of three smaller local co-operatives to leave the Aurora camp.
16 June 2011
Brazil’s leading poultry state to cut production levels
//16 Jun 2011
Santa Caterina, Brazil's leading poultry producing state is expected to cut production due to falling prices coupled with weak domestic demand for poultry products.
A decrease in production of 5-8% is being predicted, as increases in the cost of feed are also contributing to producers woes. The cost of maize, the main feed for birds in Brazil, has increased by up to 60% since last year. The state of Santa Caterina, is the only one of the three leading chicken meat producing and exporting states in Brazil that is not self-sufficient in maize.
Cuts are expected more broadly in the Brazilian poultry sector as the year continues and the domestic economy slows. Overall 2.6% more chicken will be produced this year compared to last but due to falling meat prices earnings will be similar to 2010 at around £7.9bn.
Meanwhile, Brazilian co-operative Aurora Alimentos has pulled the plug on plans to build a massive poultry complex in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
In a statement, Aurora said the decision was driven by a "combination of institutional and macroeconomic factors'' - including the decision of three smaller local co-operatives to leave the Aurora camp.
Santa Caterina, Brazil's leading poultry producing state is expected to cut production due to falling prices coupled with weak domestic demand for poultry products.
A decrease in production of 5-8% is being predicted, as increases in the cost of feed are also contributing to producers woes. The cost of maize, the main feed for birds in Brazil, has increased by up to 60% since last year. The state of Santa Caterina, is the only one of the three leading chicken meat producing and exporting states in Brazil that is not self-sufficient in maize.
Cuts are expected more broadly in the Brazilian poultry sector as the year continues and the domestic economy slows. Overall 2.6% more chicken will be produced this year compared to last but due to falling meat prices earnings will be similar to 2010 at around £7.9bn.
Meanwhile, Brazilian co-operative Aurora Alimentos has pulled the plug on plans to build a massive poultry complex in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
In a statement, Aurora said the decision was driven by a "combination of institutional and macroeconomic factors'' - including the decision of three smaller local co-operatives to leave the Aurora camp.
15 June 2011
Bayer product tackles darkling beetles in poultry operations
//15 Jun 2011
Bayer Animal Health is introducing its latest innovation specifically designed for control of darkling beetles in long grow out poultry operations.
The product, Credo D contains DStar and imidacloprid (a chloronicotinyl insecticide), a formulation developed by Bayer Animal Health for effective control of darkling beetles. Credo D with DStar contains a proprietary adjuvant and offers more control of both larval and adult darkling beetles compared to other imidacloprid products the company states.
"Credo D with DStar is an effective new tool for long grow out poultry operations," said Dr. Doug Ross, Manager of Clinical Development Projects for Bayer Animal Health. "We invested research and development resources into this product because the industry told us there was a real need for a solution to the darkling beetle problem."
In a study at a North Carolina broiler farm, at the conclusion of the 59-day grow out, the number of adult and larval darkling beetles in a house treated with Credo D with DStar were nearly 50% less compared to a house treated with Credo SC Insecticide. In another study at a North Carolina turkey brooder farm, poultry houses treated with Credo D with DStar™ had the lowest average adult beetle count five weeks following treatment.
Darkling beetles have long been a serious problem for the poultry industry — spreading disease, destroying insulation and consuming poultry feed, which ultimately means eating away profits. Credo D with DStar also serves as a resistance management tool for poultry houses when rotated with Tempo products.
Source: Bayer Animal Health
Bayer Animal Health is introducing its latest innovation specifically designed for control of darkling beetles in long grow out poultry operations.
The product, Credo D contains DStar and imidacloprid (a chloronicotinyl insecticide), a formulation developed by Bayer Animal Health for effective control of darkling beetles. Credo D with DStar contains a proprietary adjuvant and offers more control of both larval and adult darkling beetles compared to other imidacloprid products the company states.
"Credo D with DStar is an effective new tool for long grow out poultry operations," said Dr. Doug Ross, Manager of Clinical Development Projects for Bayer Animal Health. "We invested research and development resources into this product because the industry told us there was a real need for a solution to the darkling beetle problem."
In a study at a North Carolina broiler farm, at the conclusion of the 59-day grow out, the number of adult and larval darkling beetles in a house treated with Credo D with DStar were nearly 50% less compared to a house treated with Credo SC Insecticide. In another study at a North Carolina turkey brooder farm, poultry houses treated with Credo D with DStar™ had the lowest average adult beetle count five weeks following treatment.
Darkling beetles have long been a serious problem for the poultry industry — spreading disease, destroying insulation and consuming poultry feed, which ultimately means eating away profits. Credo D with DStar also serves as a resistance management tool for poultry houses when rotated with Tempo products.
Source: Bayer Animal Health
07 June 2011
Cargill acquires Pipasa poultry business
//03 Jun 2011
Cargill in Central America has combined its operations with Corporacion Pipasa, a leading poultry and meat processor in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed and all regulatory approvals have been completed.
Pipasa produces beef, pork, chicken and turkey products in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The company has five processing plants, four animal feed facilities and 12 distribution centers.
The combination with Pipasa will be an important addition to Cargill’s existing retail-branded business in Central America that processes and distributes chilled and frozen poultry and luncheon meats to large and small food retailers throughout Central America.
“Cargill has been involved in the poultry business in Central America for more than 45 years,” said Bruce Burdett, the leader of Cargill’s operations in Central America. “The combination of Cargill and Pipasa will create a business that will help meet the increased demand for high-quality food in Central America.”
The long-term outlook for poultry, poultry feed and processed meats is strong, Burdett said. As incomes rise in Central America, more people will add more chicken and processed meats to their diets.
Source: Cargill
Cargill in Central America has combined its operations with Corporacion Pipasa, a leading poultry and meat processor in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed and all regulatory approvals have been completed.
Pipasa produces beef, pork, chicken and turkey products in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The company has five processing plants, four animal feed facilities and 12 distribution centers.
The combination with Pipasa will be an important addition to Cargill’s existing retail-branded business in Central America that processes and distributes chilled and frozen poultry and luncheon meats to large and small food retailers throughout Central America.
“Cargill has been involved in the poultry business in Central America for more than 45 years,” said Bruce Burdett, the leader of Cargill’s operations in Central America. “The combination of Cargill and Pipasa will create a business that will help meet the increased demand for high-quality food in Central America.”
The long-term outlook for poultry, poultry feed and processed meats is strong, Burdett said. As incomes rise in Central America, more people will add more chicken and processed meats to their diets.
Source: Cargill
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