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Poultry Times April 23, 2012Volume 59, Number 9www.poultrytimes.net
By Barbara OlejnikPoultry Times [email protected]
WASHINGTON — The National Chicken Council has refuted recent allegations that banned antibiotics and arsenic are found in U.S. chicken.
NCC’s stand was made in response to a John Hopkins Center for Livable Future “Feather Meal” study, which claimed that it had found fluoroqui-nolones, which are antibiotics used to treat bacte-rial infections in people, in eight of 12 samples of feather meal, which is added to chicken feed.
“As the study’s authors point out, this study looked only at feathers, not meat. If consumers were to take away one message from the findings, it should be from the researchers themselves: ‘We haven’t found anything that is an immediate health
concern.’,” NCC said.
“Furthermore,” NCC stated, “modern testing methodologies, like those used in
this particular study, are extremely sensitive and can detect bioaccumulation of just about anything — even if the product or compound has not been used in years or was never used.”
The council added, “The study also makes wide-spread claims about the use of antibiotics in chick-en production and a link to antibiotic-resistant in-fections in humans. Antibiotics are used sparingly in chicken production; and only those that are ap-
NCC refutes claimsof chemicals and arsenic
See NCC, Page 8
Allen Behl elected 2012 MPF presidentConvention notes increases
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Allen Behl, a turkey farmer from Wa-tertown, Wis., has been named the 2012-13 president of Mid-west Poultry Federation. Behl represents the Wisconsin Poultry and Egg Association on the MPF board of directors.
Behl replaces outgoing presi-dent Randy Olsen of Best Veter-inary Solutions, Willmar, Minn. Olsen is an allied representative on the board and his company is a long-time exhibitor at the MPF Convention. Olsen will assume the post of past president on the MPF Executive Committee.
“I am looking forward to lead-ing MPF into the coming year,”
said Behl. “Our 2012 convention featured increased attendance and an expansion of our exhibit
space so I am excited to capitalize
See Behl, Page 9
WASHINGTON — In the midst of Trans Pacific Part-nership (TPP) negotiations in the U.S. Senate, a biparti-san group of 16 senators, led by Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), have sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk urging the termina-tion of Mexico’s anti-dump-ing duties case against U.S. chicken leg quarters.
The letter requests that Kirk notify his appropriate counterparts in the Mexican government that the U.S. has strong concerns about the un-founded and illegal charges that U.S. chicken leg quar-ters are exported to Mexico at price levels in violation of World Trade Organization trade rules.
Early in 2011, three Mexi-can poultry companies peti-tioned the Mexican govern-ment to begin an anti-dump-ing investigation of imports of chicken leg quarters from the U.S., claiming that U.S. companies were exporting leg quarters to Mexico at be-low-market prices.
The Mexican ministry recently announced its pre-liminary results; with pro-posed duties on U.S. poultry ranging from 64 percent to 129 percent. Although these duties have not yet been ap-
plied, under Mexican law, a final decision will have to be reached by August.
This action is based on the “average cost of produc-tion” and assumes that every part of the chicken should be priced the same, e.g., that the chicken feet have the same value as the chicken breast, the letter stated.
“This assumption is flawed and concerns us as mem-bers from poultry producing states,” wrote the senators. “The Mexican antidumping action will deprive our poul-try industry of the market access provided under the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This case sets an ominous exam-ple that must not be repeated throughout the protein sector. The same approach could en-courage others in Mexico to institute frivolous antidump-ing actions against our beef, pork or dairy sectors.”
The letter to Kirk noted that with U.S. poultry ex-ports to China “significantly decreased due to frivolous antidumping duties,” Mexi-co is the United States’ most important market, importing nearly 250,000 metric tons in the most recent year valued at nearly $270 million.
Senators urge dismissal of Mexican antidumping charges
See Charges, Page 10
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MPF Executive Committee: The Midwest Poultry Federation elected its 2012-13 Executive Committee at its recent annual meeting in St. Paul, Minn. They are, left to right, Ben Thompson, secretary/treasurer; William Claybaugh, first vice president; Allen Behl, president; Randy Olsen, past president; and Kim Reis, second vice president.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Some beef processors plan on labeling beef containing the meat prod-uct commonly known as “pink slime” in hope that such a desig-nator will help restore consumer confidence.
The USDA says it has received applications for such labeling for the first time and plans on grant-ing approval after it checks la-bels for accuracy. Some proces-sors who provide the ammonia-treated trimmings plan to iden-tify ground beef containing the product with a label that says: “Contains Lean Finely Textured Beef” or a similar statement.
“Several companies have cho-sen to voluntarily pursue a new
claim on their product labels that will allow them to clarify the use of lean finely textured beef,” spokesman Aaron Laval-lee said in a statement. “USDA has received this type of applica-tion for the first time through the normal label approval process and the department has deter-mined that such requests will be approved.”
Federal regulators say the am-monia-treated filler, known in the industry as “lean, finely tex-tured beef,” meets food safety standards. But critics say the product could be unsafe and is an unappetizing example of in-dustrialized food production.
Beef Products Inc., a Dakota Dunes, S.D., processor that makes the product said the US-
DA’s decision to allow compa-nies to include the labels “will be an important first step in restor-ing consumer confidence in their ground beef.”
“We feel this development will allow more customers to provide options to consumers and pave the way for BPI’s lean beef to re-establish its place in the mar-ket,” company spokesman Rich Jochum said in a statement. Beef
Products suspended operations at plants in Texas, Kansas and Iowa amid public outcry.
Tyson Foods, which buys tex-tured beef and uses it in some products it sells, said contro-versy surrounding the product has increased demand for beef without it.
“But we have recently seen an increased interest in purchasing ground beef containing LFTB as
customers and consumers gain access to more accurate infor-mation,” Tyson spokesman Gary Michelson said in an e-mail.
A spokesman for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a trade group for farmers said the group does not believe a label is necessary, but it fully supports a company’s right to choose which
Some beef processors seek LFTB labeling
OSHA fines Coleman Natural Foods$187,000 for 11 safety violations
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occu-pational Safety and Health Admin-istration has cited poultry processor KD Acquisition I LLC, doing busi-ness as Coleman Natural Foods, with 11 safety violations.
OSHA’s Atlanta-East Area Of-fice opened an inspection at the KD4 processing plant on Candler Road in Gainesville, Ga., after re-ceiving a complaint in September about safety hazards. Proposed penalties total $187,100.
Two repeat violations, each carrying a $70,000 fine, include allowing untrained workers to as-sist with and perform conveyor belt adjustments, and operating the conveyor belt system without machine guards that would protect workers from rotating parts, flying chips and sparks, OSHA noted. A repeat violation exists when an em-ployer previously has been cited for the same or a similar violation of a standard, regulation, rule or or-der at any other facility in federal enforcement states within the last five years. Similar violations were cited at the company’s KD5 plant in Braselton, Ga., in 2007.
Eight serious violations, with penalties of $47,100, involve fail-ing to provide adequate safety pro-tection to workers exposed to anhy-drous ammonia, train workers han-dling hazardous materials, provide
written lockout/tagout procedures to shut down the energy sources of equipment, conduct an annual inspection of procedures to verify accuracy and perform complete lockout/tagout procedures when servicing or maintaining equip-ment, OSHA noted.
Workers also were exposed to a number of electrical hazards due to damaged wiring on a roof top hoist, an electrical panel cabinet that re-quired employees to work near en-ergized parts when resetting electri-cal relays and electrical receptacles located in wet and damp locations.. Finally, workers were exposed to fall hazards from stairs located close to an unprotected roof edge. A serious violation occurs when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known, the department noted.
An other-than-serious violation with no monetary penalty has been cited for not posting signs on air handling units to indicate that they were permit-required confined spaces. An other-than-serious vio-lation is one that has a direct rela-tionship to job safety and health, but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm.
In January, OSHA again cited the Braselton plant, for eight violations with $142,150 in proposed fines.
“KD Acquisitions has a history of endangering its workers by ex-posing them to serious safety and health hazards that must be cor-rected before a worker is seriously injured,” said William Fulcher, director of OSHA’s Atlanta-East office.
KD Acquisition had 15 business days from receipt of the citations and proposed penalties to comply, request a conference with OSHA’s area director or contest the findings before the independent Occupa-tional Safety and Health Review Commission.
See LFTB, Page 8
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Pacific Egg & Poultry Association honored Greg Satrum of Wil-lamette Egg Farms as their 2012 Industry Person of the Year during the association’s recent 85th annual convention.
PEPA also honored Dr. H. John Kuhl Jr. of Nest Egg Nutrition as their 2012 Scientist of the Year.
Satrum follows in his father Gordon’s footsteps who received the same award in 2007. PEPA noted that Willamette Egg Farms is well known for their
forward thinking approach to egg farming.
This past year Greg Satrum was honored as the Agricul-turist of the Year by the Agri-Business Council of Oregon in addition to receiving the 2012 Oregon Ag Progress Award and prestigious Northwest Food Processors Association’s Eagle Award. He has been recognized for his outstanding advocacy
work on behalf of egg farmers on the West Coast as well as egg farmers across the U.S. He is a PEPA board member and part time basketball coach. Sa-trum, his wife Laurie, and four boys live in Canby, Ore.
Kuhl grew up on a turkey and grain farm near Blair, Neb. He received his bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees from the University of Nebraska.
He served in the U.S. Army Infantry (active and reserve) as a major. Kuhl moved to California in 1976 and worked for Stutts’ Scientific Service, a vitamin premix company, until 1983 when he and his wife formed Next Egg Nutrition LLC. Next Egg Nutrition is located in Gardnerville, Nev. Kuhl is board certified by the American College of Animal Nutrition and holds membership in the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists and the Poultry Science Association.
PEPA names top industryperson and scientist
Kuhl
Satrum
GEORGETOWN, Del. — The desire to in-stall more vegetative environmental buffers on chicken farms and the need to identify different types of bedding material for chicken houses have combined into a joint project to investi-gate switchgrass as a buffer and bedding mate-rial.
Working together are the Delmarva Poul-try Industry’s Vegetative Environmental Buf-fers coordinator Jim Passwaters, University of Delaware Extension poultry agent Bill Brown, University of Maryland Extension poultry spe-cialist Dr. Jennifer Timmons, DPI member and chicken grower Herman Kaufmann of near Greenwood, Del., Amick Farms Inc., and Ernst Conservation Seeds.
A significant shrinking of the amount of tra-ditional wood bedding material on Delmarva has resulted in fewer manure/litter cleanouts. This can be an issue in chicken production.
Switchgrass is being investigated because it can be an effective vegetative environmental buf-fer and can be grown locally, thus providing an additional income source for chicken growers with land or other farmers.
During the early months of research, factors such as moisture content versus traditional bed-ding, handling, cleanout, bird performance and bird quality were monitored. Early results look promising, but more works must still be done.
DPI and the University of Delaware are part-nering to plant an experimental plot of Miscan-thus x giganteus and switchgrass at the Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center. The two warm season grasses are used in other countries as biomass for fuels and for livestock bedding. The test plot will compare growth habits, harvest rates and establishment procedures.
Switchgrass examined as poultry bedding material
Judge has harsh words for plantiffsin clean water case
GEORGETOWN, Del. — The Delmarva Poultry In-dustry Inc. in a release notes that, in a letter to counsel for the plaintiff and the defendant in the federal Clean Water Act case of Waterkeeper Alliance Inc. vs. Alan and Kristin Hud-son Farm and Perdue Farms Inc., U.S. District Court Se-nior Judge William Nickerson has decided the case will go to trial, unless the parties agree to a settlement, and in his letter he has harsh words about an origi-nal party to the lawsuit against the Hudsons and Perdue Farms Inc.
The lawsuit, with Kathlyn Phillips of the Assateague Coastal Trust as a Plaintiff, originally alleged that the Hudsons and Perdue Farms Inc. were in violation of the federal Clean Water Act be-cause of water pollution from what was described as a pile of chicken manure; later found to be something else.
In his March 1, 2012, letter
to counsel, Nickerson wrote:“As counsel might detect,
there are elements of this liti-gation that the Court finds dis-turbing. Particularly from the deposition testimony of for-mer Plaintiff Kathlyn Phillips and the documents referenced in that deposition, it seems clear that the original Plain-tiffs in this action were look-ing for an opportunity to bring a citizen suit under the CWA against some chicken produc-tion operation under contract with a major poultry integra-tor. When Phillips discovered a large pile on the Hudson Farm that she believed to be chicken litter, she concluded that she had found her “BAD APPLE.” After the pile proved to be something other than chicken litter, Phillips continued to represent, apparently without any evidence, that the pile was tainted with chicken manure. Plaintiff’s case has now gone
See Judge, Page 11
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Farm security in the 21st centuryBy Sarah HubbartSpecial to Poultry Times
ARLINGTON, Va. — In early April, yet another farm was targeted
by an animal rights extrem-ist group with a so-called “undercover” video alleging animal abuse.
These de-ceitful cam-paigns aim to discredit the work of farmers and
ranchers with carefully edited im-ages. However, the graphic, grainy scenes shown in such videos are of-ten missing much-needed context. Because most people have never stepped foot on a farm to experi-ence how producers care for their animals, activists have enjoyed some success in intimidating con-sumers with misinformation.
For example: in October 2009, PETA (People for the Ethical Treat-ment of Animals) released Downed, a “new” video depicting cruelty at a Kentucky stockyard, without not-ing that the facility in question had been closed since 1979! Of course, most viewers of the film probably didn’t realize that important fact.
To be clear: animal cruelty
should never be defended and high standards of animal well-be-ing must be upheld by all produc-ers. However, by releasing videos directly to the media months after filming, activists thereby allow any alleged mistreatment to continue in order to facilitate strategic fundrais-ing campaigns.
These actions lead to concerns that some of the alleged cruelty shown could be staged strictly for the purpose of making the video.
With the explosive growth of Youtube, these videos have become a favored tactic of extremists. Well-funded groups such as the Hu-mane Society of the United States (HSUS) and PETA join smaller, but active, vegan activist organiza-tions such as Mercy for Animals (MFA) and Compassion Over Kill-ing (COK) in using video footage to raise money and promote their anti-meat political agenda.
These groups work collabora-tively and are strategically con-
nected in many ways.At the 2011 “National Confer-
ence to End Factory Farming,” MFA Director Nathan Runkle said that “undercover investigations” are the “lifeblood” of his organi-zation. MFA has more than 7 mil-lion views on its Youtube channel; HSUS has 10 million.
Many producers have been left wondering how to defend their way of life against these inaccurate claims.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance encourages farm operators to im-plement nationally-recognized ani-mal care policies and guidelines. It is absolutely essential that all busi-nesses and individuals provide the best care and handling of their ani-mals at all times. Producers should train employees on appropriate handling techniques and hold them accountable for following compa-ny policies. To put it simply: do the right thing, and do it right now.
Secondly, be cautious when hir-ing new employees. Thoroughly vet new hires and require that
all employees, starting with new hires, sign an animal care code of conduct. When hiring, ask for ref-erences, and verify with previous employers to ensure they are legiti-mate. If you use a labor service or a temp agency, talk with them about your concerns and enlist their help in screening. Train your longtime employees to watch for suspicious behavior.
Perhaps most importantly — plan ahead. Build relationships with your community, local law
enforcement and media. Create a crisis management plan in advance in the event that you become a tar-get of an activist group.
Earlier this year, Iowa and Utah became the first states to enact groundbreaking legislation meant to help protect farmers and ranch-ers from the activist agenda. Iowa’s House File 589 places tougher re-strictions on those who use fraudu-lent information to gain access to private farming operations. This legislation, sometimes derided by activists as the “Ag Gag” bill but more appropriately referred to as the “Ag Protection Act,” encour-
ages lawful individuals to immedi-ately report any suspected animal mistreatment for immediate inves-tigation by trained professionals.
No one is stopped from reporting alleged abuse by these laws. Rather, they enable law enforcement to take specific steps to prevent animals from being exposed to disease and farmers from losing property and income due to unlawful attacks by those who stand to gain politically. (This is important, as agroterrorism remains a real threat today, and ter-rorists could attempt to use vegan
“It is absolutely essential that all businesses
and individuals provide the best care and han-dling of their animals at all times.
”
Hubbart
See Hubbart, Page 8
Sarah Hubbart is communica-tions director for the Animal Ag-riculture Alliance with offices in Arlington, Va.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Min-nesota Turkey Growers Association presented its prestigious Ranelius Award to long-time turkey farmer Gilbert Klaphake of Melrose, Minn., at its recent annual meet-
ing.“The Rane-
lius Award is the most pres-tigious honor given by the M T G A , ” said Jeff Lin-dell, 2011-12 MTGA presi-dent. “It signi-fies leadership and dedication to the industry
based on contributions made to en-hance Minnesota’s turkey industry, and Gilbert Klaphake is well de-served of this special honor.”
“This year’s recipient’s love of farming began when he was a boy helping his dad on their small dairy farm in central Minnesota,” said MTGA Executive Director Steve Olson. “The oldest son of eight children, Gilbert Klaphake learned early the benefit of a hard day’s work.”
Later as an adult and after own-ing his own dairy farm for 10 years, a shortage of local land to purchase forced Klaphake to look at other options. In the mid-1960s, hogs drew his attention for a bit, but after discussing the possibility of raising turkeys with a friend, he thought this might be a better way to go.
“And they rest, as they say, is his-tory,” said Olson.
Klaphake raised his first flock of turkeys in 1966, continuing to ex-pand every year after that. In 1972, his oldest son joined him, and the two started making their own feed in a small, privately-owned feed mill. During this same time, he pur-chased more farms along with his two brothers and other partners.
“As his business grew, he made sure his family was his first prior-ity,” Olson said. “This has truly been a family business as each generation has helped in one way or another, from the beginning through today.”
“In 1980, another son joined the business and since that time, they’ve expanded their farms to raise about 28 million pounds of
turkey and 38,000 tons of feed an-nually,” he added. “Plus, they’ve added a third generation with two grandsons joining the business to carry on the legacy started by this pioneer.”
Klaphake served on the MTGA board of directors for six years; was an advocate of the University of Minnesota turkey research pro-gram; and belonged to the Univer-
sity of Minnesota President’s Club. He also was active in Melrose for many years, serving on several boards and the Grove Township Planning and Zoning Commis-sion.
“Gilbert still comes to the office most days so he can keep his num-ber crunching talent sharp and to
Klaphake wins MTGA’s 2012 Ranelius Award
KlaphakeST. PAUL, Minn. — Duane Jaenicke, P&J Turkeys Inc.,
Roseau, Minn., has been elected president of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council for 2012-2013.
“I am looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that MTGA will face in the year to come,” said Jaenicke after officially being handed the presidential gavel at the recent MTRPC-MTGA annual meeting in St. Paul, Minn.
Jaenicke runs P&J Farms along with his son, Scott. The operation raises approximately 100,000 to 130,000 hens for Northern Pride Cooperative in Thief River Falls, Minn.
The turkey business runs in the Jaenicke family. When he was growing up, Jaenicke remembers the small flocks of tur-keys his father raised, and today, Jaenicke’s brother also raises turkeys. He began his P&J Farms venture in 1992.
For many years, Jaenicke taught management education courses at Northland Community and Technical College and was named the 2001 Outstanding Ag Educator by the State Association of Management and Ag Educators in Minnesota. He retired from teaching in June 2005. He is active in his lo-cal church, has served on the church board and currently is in charge of the cemetery. He and his wife, Bev, have three
Special
MTGA/MTRPC Executive Committee: The Minnesota Turkey Grow-ers Association and Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council elected its 2012-13 Executive Committee at its recent annual meeting in St. Paul, Minn. They are, left to right, John Zimmerman, vice presi-dent; Duane Jaenicke, president; and John Gorton, treasurer.
Jaenicke elected 2012 MTGA/MTRPC president
See President, Page 13
See Award, Page 11
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BusinessCompiled by David B. Strickland, Editor
ConAgra programssaving water,reducing waste
OMAHA, Neb. — ConAgra Foods Inc. on April 11 announced the winners of its 2012 Sustainable Development Awards, an internal awards program intended to drive and reward innovative approaches to sustain-ability that produce tangible business results, the company said.
The more than 100 entries collectively:l Reduced carbon emissions by more than 43,600 metric tons.l Eliminated 61,000 tons of landfill waste and 4,800 tons of packag-
ing material.l And conserved 295 million gallons of water.Additionally, the projects delivered more than $28 million in savings,
demonstrating the economic value of the company’s commitment to sustainable development, ConAgra noted.
ConAgra Foods started the Sustainable Development Awards in 1992 to encourage and incentivize employees to proactively look for ways to eliminate waste, reduce energy and conserve water through smart de-sign. Winning teams are awarded a $5,000 grant from ConAgra Foods to apply toward a sustainable community service project.
“The evolution of this annual awards program has been very excit-ing,” said Gail Tavill, vice president of Sustainable Development at ConAgra Foods. “ConAgra Foods employees and leaders are collabo-rating to create innovative ideas that reduce the environmental impacts of doing business and really drive results.”
2012 winnersClimate Change & Energy Efficiency — ConAgra Foods’ Lamb
Weston plants in Boardman and Paterson, Wash.The facilities leveraged external assistance through their local utili-
ties’ Track & Tune program to optimize efficiency and track reductions. More than 20 projects contributed to energy savings of 8.1 million kilo-watt hours, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1,700 met-ric tons, the company said.
Water Resources, Conservation & Wastewater Management — ConAgra Foods’ Lamb Weston plant in Hermiston, Ore.
The core-focused improvement team undertook comprehensive re-view of all plant water systems and piping. A new cost-effective plan reduced daily water usage by 24 percent.
Solid Waste Reduction & Recycling — ConAgra Foods’ Marshall, Mo., plant
See ConAgra, Page 7
In other Business news:
Grower awarded $10K from Liberty Power
GEORGETOWN, Del. — Delmarva Poultry Indus-try Inc. member and chicken grower Michael Lesniowski of Church Hill, Md., in Queen Anne’s County, was awarded a $10,000 check from Lib-erty Power, a national com-pany that provides electricity to consumers through electric choice programs.
Lesniowski’s name was ran-domly drawn by Liberty Pow-er to receive the prize as one of 10 recipients across Amer-ica in celebration of Liberty Power’s 10th year in business providing electric supply to customers in 13 states.
Lesniowski qualified for the drawing because of his partici-pation in a DPI Electric Buy-ing Group. He has been a DPI member since 2010 and he took advantage of the DPI electric group in December 2010 when Liberty Power was selected to service the association’s 400-plus Delmarva Power accounts in a 2-year electric supply con-tract, DPI noted.
Lesniowski and his fam-ily operate six chicken houses where electricity is his largest expense, the group also noted, adding that, like many other chicken growers in the DPI program who switched electric supplier from Delmarva Power to Liberty Power, he is saving thousands of dollars per year.
Since the DPI Electric Buy-ing Group program began in 2006, more than 500 DPI members collectively have saved more than $1 million, the group added.
More information can be obtained at http://www.dpich-icken.org.
McDonald’s recognizes JBS for sustainability
GREELEY, Colo. — JBS USA was recently announced a winner of the McDonald’s 2012 “Best of Sustainable Sup-ply” award. McDonald’s rec-ognized JBS for two sustain-ability projects that resulted in improvements in water conser-vation and waste reduction.
Water Conservation — JBS USA’s beef plants in Greeley, Colo., and Cactus, Texas, both lie in semi-arid regions, where water is expensive and in short supply, the company said. JBS developed aggressive water conservation programs at both facilities, and as a result, the company was able to reduce combined water usage by more than 10 percent, saving more than 230 million gallons of wa-ter per year — an annual sav-ings of enough water to supply more than, 2,000 homes for an entire year.
Waste Reduction — JBS USA’s beef unit also noted an opportunity to reduce waste from its facilities by recover-ing animal grease from waste products, ultimately reducing the environmental impact of the wastewater treatment pro-cess, the company said.
In traditional wastewater treatment systems, a sludge resulting from animal grease and solids is produced that is often used for land applica-tion, the company added. Six of the company’s eight beef plants have now implemented a grease recovery system that separates this sludge into wa-ter that often yields beneficial
biogas; high quality grease that can be marketed and sold; and non-grease-bearing solids that can be safely transferred for land application. Once the system is implemented in all JBS beef plants, the com-pany notes that it will reduce land application by more than 175,000 tons per year.
Jose Armario, executive vice president, McDonald’s Global Supply Chain, Devel-opment and Franchising, said he was impressed by JBS’s responsiveness throughout the project and by the company’s consistent demonstration of sustainability leadership.
“JBS’s efforts are helping make a positive impact on the world at large, and are con-tributing to a stronger McDon-ald’s,” Armario said.
Cargill offers re-usable carton with feed buy
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Poultry enthusiasts will get an extra benefit when they pur-chase their Nutrena® poultry feed this spring. Cargill is of-fering a free re-usable egg car-ton with the purchase of three bags of select Nutrena poultry feed.
The unique egg carton is made of recycled plastic that complies with U.S. Food & Drug Administration and USDA regulations for food contact. In addition, it is dish-washer safe, and more durable than paper or temporary plas-tic egg cartons, the company said.
Consumers will receive the free re-usable egg carton when they purchase three bags of NatureWise® premium natu-ral poultry feed or Country
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The Packaging Development team redesigned and converted PAM®
cooking spray and Reddi-wip® dessert toppings cans from traditional three-piece cans to new, innovative two-piece cans. The new cans re-duced average package weight by 10 percent. That amounts to more than 5 million pounds of packaging saved per year, ConAgra said.
Sustainable Business Practices — ConAgra Foods’ tempera-ture controlled facility in St. Louis, Mo.
Employees decreased yield loss by 59 percent, which means that 55 fewer truckloads of raw eggs are needed to produce the same amount of finished product. Additionally, process im-provements resulted in a water use reduction of 1.6 million gal-lons per year and a 67 percent reduction in Biological Oxygen Demand, the company noted.
Award of Excellence — ConAgra Foods’ snacks facility in Marion, Ohio.
The plant’s “Green Team” conserved energy by making cost-effi-cient changes in four areas: line shutdown, temperature controls, Au-tonomous Maintenance Development and air loss controls. Marion employees eliminated 3.6 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 2,600 metric tons of greenhouse gasses per year, ConAgra said.
More information can be obtained at http://www.conagra-foods.com.
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Feeds®. All three bags must be purchased at one time at participating Nutrena dealers. This offer is available until May 31, 2012, or while sup-plies last, the company notes.
“The re-usable egg carton will not only save our custom-ers money, but will also help reduce the amount of waste produced by paper cartons,” said Elaine Beckstrom, assis-tant marketing manager for Nutrena feeds. “This is just one of the many ways we pro-vide extra value for our cus-tomers.”
Consumers can visit the Nu-trena web site (http://www.nu-trenaworld.com) to learn more about NatureWise and Country Feeds poultry feeds or to find a participating Nutrena dealer.
More information can also be obtained from Cargill at http://www.cargill.com.
Bojangles’ announces Darlington sponsorship
DARLINGTON, S.C. — A Southern culinary staple is teaming up with the track. Bojangles’ has announced its title sponsorship of South Car-olina’s only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Bojan-gles’ Southern 500 at Darling-ton Raceway.
The race will start at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, in its tra-ditional spot on Mother’s Day weekend.
Race fans can also look for-ward to enjoying Bojangles’ at the track, the company said. The sponsorship agreement allows Bojangles’ to serve its Chicken Supremes, Cajun Fi-let Sandwich, Seasoned Fries and iced tea at Darlington
Raceway.This Bojangles’ menu will
also be served at four other tracks owned and operated by International Speedway Corp.: Daytona International Speed-way, Talladega Motor Speed-way, Martinsville Raceway and Richmond International Raceway.
“Just like Bojangles’ fa-mous chicken and biscuits, NASCAR is deeply rooted in the culture of the South,” said Bojangles’ President and CEO Randy Kibler. “We are hon-ored to be sponsoring the only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in South Carolina, where we have been in business for more than 30 years and oper-ate 110 of our more than 500 restaurants. And we’re equally excited to be able to provide our flavorful menu items to avid race fans, many of whom are already loyal Bojangles’ fans, while they’re enjoying their racing experience.”
Bojangles’ agreement with ISC is a five-year deal with options to extend the relation-ship for additional years. Other terms were not disclosed.
“Everyone at Darlington Raceway is extremely excit-ed about this new long-term partnership with Bojangles’,” said Raceway President Chris Browning. “Darlington Race-way and Bojangles’ are two very recognizable Southern brands, and this relationship will be a tremendous opportu-nity for us to develop unique marketing programs and pro-motional opportunities that will benefit their customers and our race fans. During our negotiations it was very obvi-ous that the team at Bojangles’
recognized and respected the significance of the Southern 500. I can already see we are going to do some great things together.”
Information about the event can be obtained at http://www.darlingtonraceway.com.
Feedlogic Corp. partners with PrairiE
WILLMAR, Minn. — Feed-logic Corp. has signed a stra-tegic partnership agreement with PrairiE Systems, a Spen-cer, Iowa, based supplier of feed management software.
The partnership will allow Feedlogic and PrairiE Sys-tems to work together to pro-vide feed manufacturers and large producers with better tools to manage feed ordering, feed deliveries and feed for-mulation, the company said, adding that, initially, the part-nership will allow integration of Feedlogic’s new FeedMe-ter technology with PrairiE’s Feed Allocation System soft-ware platform.
“We believe PrairiE has a very good understanding of the market’s needs and has taken the right approach to solving some of the chal-lenges that currently exist in the feed supply chain,” said Drew Ryder, Feedlogic presi-dent. “Matching their exper-tise with the feed management technology we are bringing to market makes a lot of sense. It will allow us to create better solutions which reach from the production sites to the feed mill order desk and drive more cost and inefficiency out of the feed supply chain.”
More information can be obtained at http://www.feed-logic.com.
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proved for use by the FDA (Food & Drug Administration). A majority of antibiotics used to treat and prevent disease in chickens are not used in human medicine meaning the threat of creating resistance in humans is essentially reduced to zero.”
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association also commented on the study.
“The U.S. commercial poultry industry does not use fluoroquinolones and has not since they were banned in 2005 by the FDA for poultry. In fact, ciprofloxacin, orfloxacin and ofloxacin found in this study — albeit at extremely low levels — have never been used in the U.S. poultry industry. The fact that they are evident in this study calls into question the source of the feather meal that was tested, po-tential cross-contamination with other prod-ucts and ultimately the scientific objectivity of the research since it implies continued use of fluoroquinolones that were never used by the poultry industry in the first place,” said Dr. John Glisson, UPOULTRY’s director of research programs.
As for arsenic, the National Chicken Council stated, “The top priority for America’s chicken farmers and processors is to raise healthy, top quality birds, because doing so is not only an ethical obligation, it is the foundation of a safe and wholesome chicken supply.
“Chickens in the United States produced for meat are NOT given ‘arsenic’ as an ad-ditive in chicken feed, or any of the other compounds mentioned in these studies. Some
flocks used to be given feed that contained a product called Roxarsone, which included or-ganic arsenic — not the inorganic form that is considered a poison. This product, however, was removed from the market last year as it is no longer manufactured and is no longer used in raising chickens in the United States. Even though, as these studies’ own authors point out: There is no evidence that such low levels of arsenic harm either chickens or the people eating them.”
In yet another allegation facing the chicken industry, the Physicians Committee for Re-sponsible Medicine claimed that nearly half the chicken products marketed by national brands and sold in supermarkets are contami-nated with feces.
The group said that chicken samples from 15 grocery store chains in 10 major U.S. cities were tested and that 48 percent of the samples tested positive for fecal contamination, in-dicated by the presence of coliform bacteria commonly found in chicken dung.
However, Dr. Ashley Peterson, NCC vice president of science and technology, stated, “These findings, not a ‘peer reviewed’ study, are another misleading attempt by a pseudo-medical group to scare consumers in hopes of advancing their goal of a vegan society and to derail a USDA proposed rule to modernize the poultry inspection system.
“Chicken processing plants strictly adhere to USDA’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy for vis-ible fecal material as a food safety standard. Through their Hazard Analysis Critical Con-
trol Point (HACCP) programs, chicken plants use a variety of measures to protect food from unintentional contamination and to reduce bacteria levels at these critical control points during the entire processing process. In fact, when a product moves through the plant, bacteria levels are reduced many hundreds of times to a fraction of what was naturally on the bird when it arrived.
“The presence of generic E. coli is not a guaranteed indicator for fecal contamination, as suggested. Most E. coli strains are com-pletely harmless and these findings do not dif-ferentiate between those strains and the ones that can cause foodborne illness, like O157:H7. All E. coli strains are killed through proper cooking.
“It also is impossible to pinpoint the source of the E. coli as it is ubiquitous in nature, on animals and in humans.”
Peterson concluded, “While we question the results of these findings and the motives of this group, their conclusion is disingenuous at best when looking at 57 questionable samples out of approximately 42 million pounds of ready-to-cook chicken products in grocery stores on any given day.”
The National Chicken Council noted that “Consumers should know that chicken is safe, wholesome and that all chicken produced in the United States is inspected by the USDA. Inspectors test meat samples for chemical and antimicrobial residues; and all poultry must be in compliance with USDA standards before entering the marketplace.”
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labels to use. Because the finely textured beef product is pure beef there are no require-ments for labeling when it is mixed with other beef and sold as packaged ground beef.
Lean, finely textured beef is made by heating fatty bits of meat left over from other cuts to about 100 degrees F and spinning it to remove most of the fat. The lean mix is then
compressed into blocks for use in ground meat and treated with ammonium hydroxide gas to kill bacteria.
The product has been incor-porated in beef for more than a decade. However it was first called “pink slime” by a feder-al microbiologist and the term has appeared in various media articles since 2009. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has railed against it, and it made head-
lines after McDonald’s and other major chains discontin-ued their use last year.
More recently, the product has gained increased attention after a Houston woman started an online petition drive asking the USDA to keep it out of the hamburger served in school lunches. The USDA announced (in March) that starting in the fall it would give schools the option of choosing whether to buy beef containing it.
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activists’ tactics to gain access to our food supply.)
In addition to this, more and more farms are responding to these challenges by opening up the barn doors — both figuratively and lit-erally. It is important for the public to see that agriculture has nothing to hide.
This doesn’t necessarily mean welcoming strangers on to your ranch for a visit. While face-to-face conversations are valuable in building relationships with those in your community, technology has made it easier than ever before to share what you do with people from all walks of life. Establish-ing a web site for your operation makes it easier for people to learn about your commitment to your animals, the environment, and consumers.
The Alliance offers the following suggestions to help producers share their stories:l Start a farm blog describing
how food is produced on your op-eration.l Create a Twitter account to
share photos and thoughts from the tractor.l Set up a Facebook account to
show how you care for your ani-mals.l Post videos of your farm and
animals on Youtube.l Become active in agriculture
commodity groups at the state and federal levels.l Talk to your local radio sta-
tion and newspaper reporters about your farm.l Write letters to the editor or
comment on online news articles that unfairly characterize agricul-ture.l Become an active member of
your community — join the school board, donate to local charities and introduce yourself to neighbors and visitors.
Today, American agriculture is at a crossroads. Most of our popu-lation is now at least three genera-
tions removed from the farm. The agriculture industry must use every tool at its disposal to bridge the urban/rural divide and protect the future of our food supply.
The Animal Agriculture Alli-ance works on behalf of stakehold-ers across the food and agriculture sectors and provides update secu-rity resources and training. To learn more, visit the Animal Agriculture Alliance web site at http://www.animalagalliance.org or contact [email protected].
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on the enthusiasm and momentum we felt this year and build upon our successes for the 2013 conven-tion.”
MPF board elections were also held during the 2012 MPF Conven-tion. Other officers elected during this same time were:l 1st Vice President — Wil-
liam Claybaugh of Nebraska Eggs Ltd., Carroll, Neb., was elected 1st vice president of the board. Clay-baugh represents the Nebraska Egg Council.l 2nd Vice President — Kim
Reis, Ellsworth Turkeys of Ells-worth, Iowa, was elected 2nd vice president of the board. Reis repre-sents the Iowa Turkey Federation.lSecretary / Treasurer — Ben
Thompson, Pearl Valley Eggs of Pearl City, Ill., was elected secre-tary-treasurer of the board. Thomp-son represents the Illinois Poultry Industries.
Outgoing honorsAlso at the board meeting, two
outgoing directors were honored for their years of service to the board: David Holmgren, Butter-field Foods, Butterfield, Minn.; and Del Farrer, Henning Construction, Latimer, Iowa.
Holmgren served 11 years on the
MPF board on behalf of the Broiler & Egg Association of Minnesota (BEAM), including one year as the organization’s president. Far-rer represented Allied industries on the board for nine years, including one year as the organization’s presi-dent.
“Part of the strength of the Mid-west Poultry Federation is the long-term commitment of individuals and companies who really value what MPF brings to the poultry in-dustry,” Behl said. “We are grateful for the representation of Dave Hol-mgren and Del Farrer on the board and recognize the hard work and efforts they gave to MPF to ensure our continued success.”
Convention milestoneThe MPF has also announced
that total attendance at the 2012 MPF Convention was nearly 2,100 this year — the highest it’s been in at least two decades. The show also featured, for the first time ever, an exciting expansion into two exhibit halls with more than 380 booths.
“The mood was upbeat and both exhibitors and attendees com-mented on the excellent traffic on the show floor as well as in the education workshops. It truly was a stellar year for us and we’re so proud of the milestones we have reached,” said 2012 MPF President
Randy Olsen. “As an organization, we couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout and we can’t wait to build on this momentum for next year.”
The convention, held annually in March, offers cutting-edge in-formation to attendees through a balanced offering of exhibits and educational workshops for the tur-key, egg layer, broiler and organic/specialty poultry industries, the fed-eration noted.
The 42nd annual MPF Conven-tion will be held March 12-14, 2013, at Saint Paul RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul, Minn. The show will feature a pre-show nutri-tion symposium and Welcome Re-ception on March 12 and exhibits and educational sessions on March 13-14.
Also held in conjunction with the 2013 MPF Convention will be the North Central Avian Disease Conference, scheduled for March 11-12.
“The partnership we have had for many years with the North Central Avian Disease Conference remains strong and an extremely valuable part of our week in St. Paul,” Ol-sen said. “Our organizations plan to continue to work together to pro-vide the very best in education for all of our attendees.”
Further details on the 2013 show
will be available later this year. More information can be obtained at http://www.midwestpoultry.com. The MPF can also be found on Facebook (http://www.face-book.com/MPFConvention) and on Twitter — @MPFConvention.
Long-time exhibitorsA total of 21 exhibiting com-
panies were honored this year for their long-time commitment to the MPF Convention — including one company that has been with MPF since the very first convention 41 years ago.
The companies received a spe-cial Longevity Award during the Fellowship Breakfast.
“I cannot overstate the impor-tance of the long-term commitment and dedication to MPF that these companies have shown through the years,” Olsen said. “Our orga-nization is extremely fortunate to be able to work with so many re-turning exhibiting companies year after year to provide an excellent trade show experience for our at-tendees.”
The following companies have exhibited five, 10, 15, 20, 35 or 41 consecutive years at MPF:
Life-Science Innovations, 41 years; Feedstuffs, 35 years; Cen-turion Poultry Inc., 20 years; Hen-ning Construction Co. LLC, Koster
Grain Inc., 15 years; ChemGen Corp., Easy Automation Inc., Gen-esis Instruments, Jamesway Incu-bator Co. Inc., 10 years; BinTrac by HerdStar, Brown Bear Corp., Chr. Hansen, CROPP/Organic Valley, Diamond V, Fancom North America/Can-Neth Imports Ltd., Ford Dickson (2000) Inc./FDI Cage Systems, Gasolec America Inc., Interplast Packaging Inc., J&D Manufacturing Inc., Nature-Form Hatchery Systems, and Qual-ity Technology International, five years.
ProceedingsA limited number of Proceedings
from the 2012 MPF Convention are still available for purchase on USB flash drive.
The Proceedings features infor-mation gathered from most of the speakers at this year’s convention. Topics cover all aspects of poultry production and processing.
Cost of the Proceedings is $25 for the USB flash drive, which in-cludes shipping.
For those interested in purchas-ing a Proceedings, contact the MPF Office: Ph: 763-682-2171; Fax: 763-682-5546; e-mail: [email protected], or send a check payable to the Midwest Poultry Federation, to 108 Marty Drive, Buffalo, Minn. 55313.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency has approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in making gasoline that contains up to 15 percent ethanol — known as E15. Ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be mixed with gasoline.
For more than 30 years ethanol has been blended into gasoline, but the law limited it to 10 percent by volume for use in gasoline-fu-eled vehicles. Registration of ethanol to make E15 is a step toward its production, sale and use in model year 2001 and newer gasoline-fueled cars and light trucks.
Bob Dineen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, said the EPA’s decision “clears yet another major hurdle in bringing E15 to the marketplace. States in the
Midwest have begun to address their regu-lator requirements and perhaps as early as summer we could see E15 at fuel stations in the Heartland of America. The future for con-sumers, ethanol producers and this country has just gotten a little brighter, a little stron-ger.”
To enable widespread use of E15, the Obama administration has set a goal to help fueling station owners install 10,000 blender pumps during the next five years. In addi-tion, through the Recovery Act and the 2008 Farm Bill, the U.S. Department of Energy and USDA have provided grants, loans and loan guarantees to spur the next generation of U.S. biofuels.
“Our nation needs E15 to reduce our de-
pendence on foreign oil — it will keep gas prices down at the pump and help to end the extreme fluctuations in gas prices caused by our reliance on fuel from unstable parts of the world,” said Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy.
The EPA action follows an extensive technical review required by law. Regis-tration is a prerequisite to introducing E15 into the marketplace. Before it can be sold, manufactures must first take additional measures to help ensure retail stations and other gasoline distributors understand and implement labeling rules and other E15-related requirements. EPA is not requiring the use or sale of E15.
Ethanol is considered a renewable fuel because it is generally produced from plant
products or wastes and not from fossil fu-els. Ethanol is blended with gasoline for use in most areas across the country. After extensive vehicle testing by DOE and other organizations, EPA issued two partial waiv-ers raising the allowable ethanol volume to 15 percent for use in model year 2001 and newer cars and light trucks.
E15 is not permitted for use in motor vehicles built prior to 2001 model year and in off-road vehicles and equipment such as boats and lawn and garden equipment. Gas pumps dispensing E15 will be clearly labeled so consumers can make the right choice.
More information is available at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/additive/e15/.
EPA to allow 15 percent renewable fuel in gasoline
APR 24-25 — PF LIVE PRODUCTIONSYMPM., Rogers, Ark. Contact: Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 1446, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Ph: 501-375-8131; http://www.thepoultryfederation.com.
APR 25 — CPF QUALITY ASSURANCESMNR., Stanislaus County Ag Center, Modesto, Calif. Contact: California Poultry Federation, 4640 Spyres Way, Suite 4, Modesto, Calif. 95356. Ph: 209-576-6355; [email protected]; http://www.cpif.org.
APR 28 — SPRING CHICKEN FESTIVAL& PARADE, Gainesville, Ga. Contact: Kelly Norman, Keep Hall Beautiful, 770-535-8280, [email protected].
APR 30-May 1 — FEDERAL FOODREGULATORY CONF., Washington, D.C. Contact: Susan Glenn, con-ference coordinator, Prime Label Consultants, 536 Seventh St., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003. Ph: 202-546-3333; [email protected]; http://www.primelabel.com.
APR 30-May 1 — I-RIM CONF., Hilton
Fort Lauderdale Marina Resort, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Contact: International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers (I-RIM), [email protected].
APR 30-May 3 — AMI INT’L. MEATPOULTRY & SEAFOOD CONV., DallasConvention Center, Dallas, Texas. Contact: American Meat Institute, 1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036. Ph: 202-587-4200; http://www.meatami.com
MAY1-3 — FMI EXHIBIT & EDUCATIONEVENT, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas Texas. Contact: Food Marketing Institute, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, Va. 22202-4813. Ph: 202-452-8444; [email protected]; http://www.fmi.org.
MAY1-3 — UFPA UNITED FRESHMARKETPLACE & FRESHTECH,Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas. Contact: United Fresh Produce Association, 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006. Ph:
202-303-3400; [email protected]; http://www.unitedfreshs.org.
MAY2-3 — STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT,Arlington, Va. Contact: Animal Agriculture Alliance, 2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 916B, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703-562-5160; http://www.animalagalliance.org.
MAY3-4 — POULTRY BREEDERS OFAMERICA NATIONAL BREEDERSROUNDTABLE, Airport Marriott Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401; [email protected]; http://www.uspoultry.org,
MAY7-9 — UEP LEGISLATIVE BOARDMTNG., Washington Court Hotel, Washington, D.C. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770-360-9220; [email protected]; http://www.unitedegg.com.
MAY15-16—TPFANNUALCONV.,CollegeStation, Texas. Contact: Texas Poultry Federation, 595 Round Rock W. Drive, Suite 305, Round Rock, Texas 78681. Ph: 512-248-0600; [email protected]; http://www.texaspoultrly.org.
MAY16-17 — POULTRY PROCESSORWORKSHOP, Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401; [email protected]; http://www.uspoultry.org,
MAY21-24 — NATIONAL EGG QUALITYSCHOOL, Indianapolis, Ind. Contact: Deanna Baldwin, program man-ager, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Food Quality Assurance Program, 50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, Md. 21401. Ph: 410-841-5769; [email protected].
MAY20-23 — ALLTECH HEALTH &NUTRITION SYMPM., Lexington, Ky. Contact: Alltech, [email protected]; http://www.a l l t ech .com/sympos ium.
JUN 6-8 — POULTRY INDUSTRYNATIONAL SAFETY CONF.,Sawgrass Marriott Resort, Ponte Vedra
Beach, Fla. Contact: Kristi Campbell, 404-407-8822 or [email protected]; http://www.poul-trysafetyconference.gatech.edu.
JUN 8-9 — AP&EA GOLF TOURNEY &EVENING OF FUN, Birmingham, Ala. Contact: Alabama Poultry & Egg Association, P.O. Box 240, Montgomery, Ala. 36101. Ph: 334-265-2732; http://www.alabamapoultry.org.
JUN 11-14 — AFIA FEED INDUSTRYINSTITUTE, Westin St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201, 703-524-0810, [email protected], http://www.afia.org.
JUN 12-14 — USAPEEC ANNUAL MTNG.,Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, Calif. Contact: USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, 2300 W. Park Place Blvd., Suite 100, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087. Ph: 770-413-0006; [email protected]; http://www.usapeec.org.
JUN 12-14 — ITF SUMMER MTNG.,Adventureland Inn, Des Moines, Iowa. Contact: Iowa Turkey Federation, 535 E. Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010. Ph: 515-232-7492; [email protected]; http://www.iowaturkey.org.
JUN 15-16 — DELMARVA CHICKENFESTIVAL, Salisbury, Md. Contact: Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 16681 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, Del. 19947-4881. Ph: 302-856-9037; [email protected]; http://www.dpichicken.org.
JUN 15-16 — PF ANNUAL POULTRYFESTIVAL, Rogers, Ark. Contact: Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 1446, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Ph: 501-375-8131; http://www.thepoultryfederation.com.
JUN 20-22 — GEA ANNUAL MTNG., Kingand Prince Beach & Golf Resort, St. Simons Island, Ga. Contact: Jewell Hutto, Georgia Egg Association, P.O. Box 2929, Suwanee, Ga. 30024. Ph: 770-932-4622; [email protected]; http://www.georgiaeggs.org.
JUN 20 — MTGA SUMMER CONF.,Bemidji, Minn. Contact: Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, 108
Marty Drive, Buffalo, Minn. 55313. Ph: 763-682-5546l [email protected]; http://www.midwestpoultry.com.
JUN 21-23 — NCC SUMMER BOARD OFDIRECTORS MTNG., Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe, Calif. Contact: National Chicken Council, 1015 15th St., N.W., Suite 930, Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-296-2622; http://www.nationalchickencouncil.cm; http://www.eatchicken.com.
JUN 25-26 — CPF SUMMER BOARDMTNG., The Cliffs Resort, Shell Beach, Calif. Contact: California Poultry Federation, 4640 Spyres Way, Suite 4, Modesto, Calif. 95356. Ph: 209-576-6355; [email protected]; http://www.cpif.org.
JUN 25-27 — FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTSMNR., Crowne Plaza Resort, Hilton Head, S.C. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401; [email protected]; http://www.uspoultry.org,
JUL 7-9 — NTF LEADERSHIP CONF.,Washington, D.C. Contact: Jen Dansereau, National Turkey Federation, 1225 New York Ave., N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-898-0100; [email protected].
JUL 9-12 — PSA ANNUAL CONV., Georgia Center, Athens, Ga. Contact: Poultry Science Association, 2441 Village Green Place, Champaign, Ill. 61822. Ph: 217-356-5285; [email protected]; http://www.poultryscience.org.
JUL 12-15 — SCPF ANNUAL CONV.,Crowne Plaza Resort, Hilton Head, S.C. Contact: South Carolina Poultry Federation, 1921-A Pickens St., Columbia, SC. 29201. Ph: 803-779-4700; [email protected]; http://www.scpoultry.org.
JUL 10-12 — AEB MTNG., Chicago, Ill. Contact: American Egg Board, 1460 Renaissance Drive, Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Ph: 847-296-7043; [email protected]; http://www.aeb.org.
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“As we continue the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, we urge you to resolve this situation and ensure that Mexico honors its commitment under NAFTA,” the letter concluded. “We hope the antidumping case by Mexico is terminated and look forward to working with you to resolve this matter.”
The National Chicken Council hailed this lat-est move in relation to Mexico’s anti-dumping charges.
“We thank this bipartisan group of senators for supporting U.S. chicken and competing meats’ interests in this unjustified case,” said NCC Presi-
dent Mike Brown. “Mexico is an important trading partner for the U.S. chicken industry and we hope that this case will be dropped as soon as possible. U.S.-Mexican trade relations should be strength-ened by encouraging trade to expand, not dimin-ish.”
Other signers of the letter include Sens. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Kay Hagan (D-N.C.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Robert Casey (D-Pa.), Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) and Daniel Coats (R-Ind.).
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Breeders Roundtable focus is genetic trends
TUCKER — The National Breeders Roundtable brings to-gether breeder specialists and geneticists from the industry, universities and government to discuss the latest breeding re-search developments and genetic trends.
The 61st Annual National Breeders Roundtable agenda
will include an Analysis of Ge-nomic Prediction; Experience with Single-Step Genomic Evaluation; SNP Discovery in the Turkey: Potential for Ge-nome-Wide Association Stud-ies; and Managing the Modern Broiler Breeder.
Sponsored by the Poultry Breeders of America and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the conference will be held May 3-4, at the Airport Marriott Hotel in St. Louis, Mo.
More information and reg-istration for the conference can be found at http://www.uspoultry.org.
GEORGIA
By Dr. Brian FairchildSpecial to Poultry Times
ATHENS, Ga. — The main ob-jective in brooding chicks is to effi-ciently and economically provide a comfortable, healthy environment for growing birds. Temperature, air quality, humidity and light are critical factors to consider. Failure to provide the adequate environ-ment during the brooding period will reduce profitability, resulting in reduced growth and develop-ment, poorer feed conversion, and increased disease, condemnation and mortality.
TemperatureMaintaining the correct tem-
perature is critical in chick brood-ing, especially during the first two weeks of the chick’s life. Early in life, the chick is poorly equipped to regulate its metabolic processes to adequately control its body tem-perature. As a result, the young chick is dependent on environmen-tal temperature to maintain opti-mal body temperature. If the room temperature decreases, the chick’s body temperature will decrease. Likewise, if room temperature in-creases, the chick body temperature will increase. Chilling or overheat-ing during this crucial period can result in poor growth, poor feed conversion and increased suscep-tibility to disease. Proper brooding practices must maintain the chick’s body temperature so that it does not have to use energy to lose heat by panting or generate heat through metabolism.
Research has shown that the chick develops the ability to regu-late its body temperature around 12 to 14 days of age. The chick can be easily stressed if its body temperature decreases or increases
by as much as one degree. Once the body temperature changes the bird will try to compensate and in most cases this means that it will have a negative ef-
fect on performance. The body temperature of a day-old chick is approximately 103 degrees F (39 degrees C), but by about five days of age body temperature is 106 de-grees F (41.1 degrees C), the same as the adult. Extreme temperatures (high or low) often result in chick mortality, but even mild chilling or overheating can affect the per-formance of young chicks without causing death. While chicks are more tolerant of high temperatures than adult birds, high temperatures for extended periods of time in-crease mortality and have negative impact on performance.
Research has shown that chicks
that are subjected to cold tempera-ture have impaired immune and digestive systems. As a result, cold stressed chicks have reduced growth and increased susceptibility to dis-eases. Cold stressed chicks will ex-hibit higher incidence of ascites, a metabolic disorder that results in re-duced performance, increased mor-tality and increased condemnations at the processing plant. In research studies where groups of chicks were brooded at either 80 degrees F or 90 degrees F, the chicks reared under the warmer temperature had better weight gains, feed conver-sion and livability. Chicks brooded under 80 degrees F experienced re-duced growth compared to the high brooding temperature treatment. The chicks reared under those tem-peratures did not catch up in body weight and as a result weighed less at market age than birds that were brooded properly. Not only do chicks exposed to low brooding temperatures have reduce growth rates, but they will consume more feed to keep themselves warm, re-ducing feed efficiency and increas-ing feed costs.
Chick performanceOne of the goals during brood-
ing is to maintain chicks within their comfort zone, which is where they are not using energy to gain or lose heat to maintain body tem-perature. When birds are kept in environmental temperatures above or below their comfort zone, more energy must be expended to main-tain body temperature. This extra energy will ultimately be supplied by the feed consumed. Therefore, the energy from the feed will be used to maintain body temperature instead of growth and development resulting in poorer feed conversion. Thus, the environmental tempera-ture plays a major role in determin-ing the cost of producing a pound of meat or a started pullet.
Proper brooding not only consists of maintaining proper temperature but also the use of good husbandry practices. Brooding temperatures
will vary depending on whether the heat source is air furnace, conven-tional brooder or radiant brooder (See Table 1 on page 16). Note that the temperatures in Table 1 refer to air temperatures that are designed to provide a 90 degrees F (32 degrees C) floor temperature. When brood-ing chicks, floor temperature is cru-cial. Research suggests that average floor temperature should be 90 de-grees F (32 degrees C) on the day that chicks are placed in the house. Forced air furnaces require higher temperature settings because they heat the air which heats the floor. A conventional pancake brooder di-rects approximately 40 percent of its heat to the floor and 60 percent to the air. Radiant brooders project approximately 90 percent of their heat to the floor and 10 percent to the air. Because pancake and radi-ant brooders direct more heat to the floor, the air temperature required to get the desired floor temperature is less than that required for forced air furnaces.
Broiler houses are specifically designed to allow the environ-ment directly around the chick to be closely controlled. In commer-cial broiler growing operations, broiler houses are insulated and equipped with mechanical venti-lation systems to maintain house temperatures within 5 degrees of the desired temperature regardless of outside temperature. Optimum chick brooding temperatures have been developed through many years of research and field experi-ence.
The best method to monitor chick comfort is to observe chick behavior and regulate the tempera-ture accordingly. When observing a broiler house, chicks should be dis-tributed evenly across the house.
Chicks that are cool can be seen huddling together (even next to the sidewall) and will tend to sit in feeder pans. Chicks that are hot will move away from the brooders and furnaces, will pant and will stretch
POULTRY TIMES, April 23, 2012 11
from a large pile of uncovered chicken manure to small amounts of airborne litter from the exhaust fans, trace amounts brought out on shoes and tires, and a dustpan of litter left on the heavy use pads.”
Nickerson also had criticism of the Maryland taxpayer supported University of Maryland Environmental Law Clinic that provided free legal representation to the Waterkeeper Alliance.
He added, “Finally, to the extent that this litigation is intended to be a learning experience for the students from the University of Mary-land clinic, I feel obliged to make a comment regarding the briefing submitted on behalf of Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s summary judgment mo-tion was 48 pages with 341 footnotes; Plaintiff’s Opposition, 49 pag-es with 288 footnotes; Plaintiff’s Reply, 24 pages with 138 footnotes. Submitting briefs near the maximum page limit permitted under the Local Rules but with 767 single-spaced, small-fonted footnotes not only circumvents the spirit if not the letter of the Local Rules, but also makes for less than compelling advocacy. While this style might be appropriate for legal journals that few attempt to read, it is not helpful in the context of litigation.”
The trial is scheduled for mid-April in Baltimore, Md.
•Judge(Continued from page 3)
continue to mentor his sons and grandsons,” Olson said.
Klaphake and his wife of 57 years, Sally, have four children, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
“On behalf of MTGA, I want to thank Gilbert for his service and dedication to Minnesota’s turkey industry,” said Olson. “He is truly an inspiration and helped shape our industry into what it is today — a powerhouse of family farmers who raise more turkeys than any other state in the U.S.”
The Ranelius Award is named for Sven Ranelius, a founding fa-ther of the MTGA, often described as a quiet, unselfish person who was very dedicated to the turkey industry in Minnesota. Nominees are evaluated on two central crite-ria: their contribution to the indus-try over a period of time; and the quality of that contribution.
•Award(Continued from page 5)
Environmental factors to control when brooding
Fairchild
Dr. Brian Fairchild is an Exten-sion poultry scientist with the University of Georgia Coopera-tive Extension Service in Athens, Ga.
See Fairchild, Page 16
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sons. In his spare time, Jaenicke enjoys fishing and camping.
Jaenicke is serving his third term on the MTGA-MTRPC board.
Jaenicke succeeds Jeff Lin-dell, who officially retired from the board after serving three, three-year terms including this past year as president. Lindell raises turkeys for Peterson Tur-key Hatchery in Cannon Falls, Minn.
The remaining two members of the MTGA-MTRPC Execu-tive Committee are Vice Presi-dent John Zimmerman, P&J Products Co., Northfield, Minn.; and Treasurer John Gorton, Gor-ton Turkeys Inc., Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Zimmerman runs the family farm — P&J Products — along with his mother, Karen Zimmer-man. He has been in the turkey industry all his life and P&J Products raise approximately 3 million pounds of turkey annu-ally and also raise 500 acres of corn and soybeans.
Zimmerman graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor of science degree in animal science. He also is a graduate of the Minnesota Ag-ricultural Rural Leadership Program (MARL). He is board secretary of the River County Co-op, financial secretary of Dennison Lutheran Church and president of the MARL Alumni Association. John was elected to the MTGA-MTRPC board in 2007 and again in 2010. He and his wife, Kara, live in Northfield, Minn.
Gorton has spent his entire life in the turkey industry, including approximately 15 active years as an adult — nearly six with Jennie-O and nine with his father. Gor-ton Turkeys raises 360,000 hens, 44,000 consumer toms, 50,000
KBI toms and 50,000 heavy toms annually in Pelicans Rapids.
He is currently in his second term on the MTGA-MTRPC board, having been elected in 2007 and then re-elected in 2010. He also has been a featured farmer for the Farmers Feed Us program in Minnesota.
Gorton, his wife Trudy, and family live in Pelican Rap-ids and have two sons. He is a current board member of the City of Pelican Rapids Plan-ning Commission; an organizer of youth football (2008-2009); and a leader for Cub/Boy Scouts (2004-2008).
Outgoing directorsRick Klaphake of Melrose,
Minn.; Jeff Lindell of Cannon Falls, Minn.; and Jim Trites of Henning, Minn., were honored by MTGA for their many years of service to the organization’s board of directors at the annual meeting
“On behalf of MTGA, I thank these three directors for their dedication and leadership to our organization,” said incoming 2012 MTGA President Duane Jaenicke. “All have made signif-icant contributions to our orga-nization and Minnesota’s turkey industry and their commitment to both MTGA and to our indus-try has been invaluable.”
Klaphake raises approximately 1.1 million turkeys annually with R&L Turkeys, a family farm in Melrose, Minn. He spent nine years on the board, including one year as president.
Lindell raises approximately five flocks of turkeys annually for Peterson Turkey Hatchery, a family farm in Cannon Falls, Minn. He also served nine years on the board, this last year as president.
Trites, with Elanco Animal Health, has been an allied direc-tor on the board since 2006. He
is also a current member of the MTGA Allied Committee.
President’s AwardMTGA honored five individu-
als this year for their extraordi-nary promotion of Minnesota turkey and their dedication and commitment to the goals of the association.
Receiving the 2012 MTGA President’s Award were:l Brianna Hoover; Brenna
Ahlquist; Preston Asche; and Val Brown. All are Willmar High School students and FFA mem-bers who were also instrumental to the success of the 2011 Presi-dent Turkey project that was co-ordinated by MTGA, Willmar Poultry Co. and the National Turkey Federation.
The students cared daily for a special flock of turkeys last fall, two of which were destined for a trip to the White House to be pardoned by President Barack Obama. In addition to the daily care and human interaction the birds needed in order to be trained for any Presidential duties, the students also made educational school visits in the Twin Cities, conducted media interviews and even blogged about their expe-riences raising the Presidential turkeys.l Jennifer Baumgartner,
whose full-time role with Life-Science Innovations and Willmar Poultry Co. includes communi-cations and employee relations, was honored for her hard work and efforts in organizing the stu-dents and their busy schedules, assisting MTGA with photos and video-taping, coordinating on-site media stories in Will-mar and serving as a chaperone to Washington D.C., where she and the FFA students witnessed the Presidential pardon of the official National Thanksgiving Turkey.
“This entire project was made
even more special because of these FFA students and the assis-tance of Jenn Baumgartner,” said MTGA Executive Director Steve Olson. “We appreciated the time and work they all did to make sure this project went off with-out a hitch. They were excellent spokespeople for Minnesota’s turkey farmers.”
Promoter of the YearMTRPC honored Turkey Guys
Inc. with its 2012 “Turkey Pro-moter of the Year” award.
Turkey Guys Inc. — owned by Twin Citians Daniel Perkins and Drew Levin — has been instru-mental in expanding the reach of Minnesota Turkey’s “Turkey To Go” restaurant at the Minnesota State Fair, the group noted. Not only do the Turkey Guys cur-
rently manage the State Fair op-eration, but they are licensed by MTGA for the use of its “Giant Juicy Turkey Sandwich” and the use of the Turkey To Go name beyond the State Fair.
In 2010, the company opened up its first Turkey To Go out-let — a mobile food cart — in downtown Minneapolis. In 2011, they expanded to include a loca-tion at the Minnesota Twins’ Tar-get Field as well as indoor store fronts in downtown St. Paul (Al-liance Bank Building food court) and downtown Minneapolis (Baker Building food court). In 2012, they will add a second lo-cation of the Turkey To Go con-cession at Target Field.
“By taking the our Giant Juicy
•President(Continued from page 5)
See Promoter, Page 15
14 POULTRY TIMES, April 23, 2012
Industry Stock ReportThe following chart provides an annual high anda comparison of recent activity of major poultrycompany stocks.
Company Annual High Apr. 11 Apr. 18
Cal-Maine 42.40 37.43 35.65Campbell Soup 35.66 33.14 33.67ConAgra 27.34 25.80 26.04Hormel 30.50 28.37 28.30Pilgrim’s Pride 7.80 6.83 6.62Sanderson Farms 55.05 50.48 51.15Seaboard 2705.00 1855.58 1903.73Tyson 21.06 18.08 18.03
(Courtesy: A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc.) Turkey MarketsWeighted avg. prices for frozen whole young turkeys
Weighted average (cents/lb.) F.O.B. shipper dock
National Week ending Apr. 13Last yearHens (8-16 lbs.) 107.25 96.50Toms (16-24 lbs.) 106.73 99.00Week ending Apr. 6 Mar. avg.Hens (8-16 lbs.) 105.70 103.70Toms (16-24 lbs.) 106.00104.45
Nat’l. Broiler Market:(Apr. 17): Whole broiler/fryer prices were trending about steady to steady overall. Offerings ranged light to heavy, mostly moderate for early
week trading. Retail and foodser-vice demand was light to moderate as dealers limited orders to normal commitments. Floor stocks were in a full range of short to heavy. Market activity was slow to moder-ate. In the parts structure, move-
ment was light to moderate. Prices were trending light to moderate for tenders and dark meat items, mostly moderate for wings and breast items. Offerings of tenders were light and clearing well, dark meat items were light to moderate with good move-ment, all other parts were moderate. Market activity was mostly moder-ate. In production areas, live sup-plies were moderate at mixed, but mostly desirable weights.
Parts:Georgia: The f.o.b. dock quoted prices on ice-pack parts based on truckload and pool truckload lots for the week of Apr. 18: line run ten-ders $2.05; skinless/boneless breasts $1.58; whole breasts $1.02¢; bone-
less/skinless thigh meat $1.34½;thighs 73¢; drumsticks 67¢; leg quarters 54¢; wings $1.87½.
Fowl:Apr. 13: Live spent heavy fowlFinal prices at Farm Buyer Loading (per pound): range 8½¢-19½¢
National Slaughter:Broiler: Estimated slaugh-ter for week ending Apr. 21 is 155,261,000.Actual slaughter for the week end-ing Apr. 14 was 151,101,000.Heavy-type hen: Estimated slaugh-ter for the week ending Apr. 21 is 1,500,000.
Actual slaughter for the week end-ing Apr. 14 was 1,432,000.Light-type hen: Estimated slaugh-ter for the week ending Apr. 21 is 2,046,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Apr. 14 was 2,011,000. Total: Week of Apr. 21: 158,807,000. Week of Apr. 14: 154,544,000.
Estimates:
The estimated number of broiler-fryers available for slaughter the week ending Apr. 21 is 153.4 mil-lion head compared to 156.5 million head slaughtered the same week last year. For the week of Apr. 28 the estimated available is 153.3 million head, notes USDA.
Grain PricesOHIO COUNTRY ELEV. Apr. 3 Apr. 10 Apr. 17No. 2 Yellow Corn/bu. $6.60 $6.53 $6.23Soybeans/bu. $13.89 $14.01 $13.95(Courtesy: Prospect Farmers Exchange, Prospect, Ohio)
Broiler/Fryer MarketsUSDA Composite Weighted Average
For week of: Apr. 16 84.41¢For week of: Apr. 9 84.56¢Chi.-Del.-Ga.-L.A.-Miss.-N.Y.--S.F.-South. StatesFor delivery week of: Apr. 2 Apr. 16Chicago majority 78--82¢ 75--80¢Mississippi majority 82--88¢ 80--84¢New York majority 87--90¢ 82--85¢For delivery week of: Apr. 4 Apr. 18Delmarva weighted average 70¢--$1.09 68¢--$1.00Georgia f.o.b. dock offering 93.25¢ 93.25¢Los Angeles majority price $1.02 $1.02San Francisco majority price $1.02½ $1.02½Southern States f.o.b. average 62.70¢ 63.34¢
Broiler Eggs Set/Chicks Placed in 19 StatesEGGS SET (Thousands) CHICKS PLACED (Thousands)
AlaArkCa,Tn,WvDelFlaGaKyLaMdMissMo.N.C.OklaPaS.C.TexVa
19 StatesTotalPrev. year% Prev. yr.
Mar. 24
28,08320,77110,5263,3881,34831,8907,4293,4407,19217,9077,65720,0316,7283,7715,44814,9415,950
196,500209,434
94
Mar. 31
27,31921,17810,7833,5171,35032,7967,6753,5007,00017,9077,46420,0776,9303,5765,38514,9336,311
197,701207,520
95
Apr. 7
27,98921,24010,6683,5061,34932,5647,7093,5007,12817,8787,70120,3816,9103,7545,48814,9726,415
199,152207,969
96
Apr. 14
27,85421,23311,4503,5501,35232,5367,6263,5007,39317,7177,68620,5566,6883,5865,36414,8166,166
199,073208,968
95
Mar. 24
19,61020,04310,3594,0431,21727,2846,5943,0325,92715,2075,24516,2944,5333,1134,69612,1435,365
164,705172,880
95
Mar. 31
20,33520,35910,8593,7241,01627,2336,2143,0257,02015,1365,54816,8703,8133,1444,21812,5244,735
165,773171,899
96
Apr. 7
20,59518,96411,7784,7601,23328,0795,9643,3565,48815,2825,41316,1274,1233,1034,09612,2354,592
165,188172,098
96
Apr. 14
20,54619,56410,1764,6471,28926,1806,1853,0595,91515,4445,97216,1633,6622,9574,91912,7234,824
164,225173,110
951/Current week as percent of same week last year.
Egg MarketsUSDA quotationsNew York cartoned del. store-door: Apr. 11 Apr. 18Extra large, down 11¢ $1.05--$1.09 94--98¢Large, down 11¢ $1.03--$1.07 92--96¢ Medium, no change 80--84¢ 80--84¢Southeast Regional del. warehouse: Apr. 11 Apr. 18Extra large, down 20¢ $1.10½--$1.2890½¢--$1.09¼Large, down 20¢ $1.09--$1.24¼ 89¢--$1.06½Medium, down 9¢ 79½--95¼¢ 70½--78¼¢
MarketsCompiled by David B. Strickland, Editor
USDA Shell EggsAMS weekly combined region shell egg pricesAverage prices on sales to volume buyers, Grade A or better, White
eggs in cartons, delivered warehouse, cents per dozen.Apr. 13 Extra Large Large MediumRegions:Northeast 110.50 110.00 83.00Southeast 113.50 111.50 82.00Midwest 106.50 104.50 79.50South Central 115.50 113.50 83.50Combined 111.67 110.03 82.05Computed from simple weekly averages weighted by regional area populations
POULTRY TIMES, April 23, 2012 15
Turkey Sandwich beyond the State Fair and build-ing additional fan base, Turkey Guys has signifi-cantly increased sales at the State Fair,” Olson said. “We value and appreciate the commitment and passion for promoting Turkey To Go that both Daniel and Drew have shown over the past few years and we look forward to what the fu-ture will bring for Turkey To Go.”
ScholarshipsMTGA also presented six Ranelius Scholar-
ship awards to high school and college students at its annual meeting.
This is a competitive award given to a cur-rent student(s) with an interest in poultry and agriculture, the group noted.
The recipients were:l Beau Buysse, Ghent, Minn. — Buysse is
the son of MTGA members Jeff and Rhonda Buysse. He is majoring in agribusiness man-agement with a minor in finance at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn. His goal is to own his own turkey farm.l Bernt Halvorson, Morristown, Minn.
— Halvorson is the son of MTGA members Dennis and Kim Halvorson. He attended South Central College for two years and is now at the University of Minnesota majoring in agricul-tural education.l Chris Klaphake, Melrose, Minn. — Kla-
phake is the son of MTGA members Leon and
Mary Klaphake. He is a junior at St. Cloud State University majoring in business and also works full time at the family feed mill and tur-key farms. His goal is to become part of the family turkey business.l Vanessa Burkel, Badger, Minn. — Burkel
is the daughter of MTGA members John and Joni Burkel. She is a senior in high school and is active in 4-H, band, choir, National Honor Society and golf. She plans to attend the Uni-versity of North Dakota to major in political science. She is interested in lobbying and ad-vocating for the turkey industry.l Aaron and Kyle Miller, Hanska, Minn. —
Aaron and Kyle Miller are sons of MTGA mem-bers Tim and Jill Miller. Both are seniors in high school. Aaron has held multiple leadership positions in New Ulm FFA including serving as the current president. Kyle is also a member of New Ulm FFA and is a four-time FFA poul-try production placement award winner. They are currently deciding between attending either South Dakota State University or the University of Minnesota, majoring in general agriculture. Both hope to farm after college and one day take over the management of the family farm.
“On behalf of MTGA, I congratulate all these young people and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors, as they work toward their specific career goals in agriculture,” Ol-son said.
More information about MTGA or MTRPC can be obtained at 763-682-2171; or http://www.minnesotaturkey.com.
•Promoter(Continued from page 13)
WASHINGTON — The jurisdictions that make up the Chesapeake Bay watershed have reaffirmed their commit-ment toward restoring the health of this national resource with the submission of final Phase II Wa-tershed Implementation Plans (WIPs), notes the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency.
The Phase II WIPs are a step forward in the collaboration be-tween the bay jurisdictions and their local governments and conservation districts to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay watershed, EPA said, adding that this ongoing partnership is re-storing thousands of streams and rivers that make up the Chesa-peake Bay watershed.
The EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program Office has received final Phase II WIP submissions from Delaware, District of Co-lumbia, Maryland, Pennsylva-nia, Virginia and West Virginia. EPA has received New York’s draft Phase II WIP and provided them with evaluative comments. In the meantime, EPA is actively working with state officials to complete their submission as soon as possible and continue the progress New York made in its Phase I WIP commitments.
“The plans developed by the Bay jurisdictions and local com-munities are essential to restoring clean water to the thousands of streams and rivers that make up the Chesapeake Bay watershed and improving the quality of life and economy for the 17 million people who live in it,” said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Admin-istrator Shawn Garvin. “They recognize restoration goals can be reached when communities take the lead in addressing their
own needs for healthy local wa-ters.”
These plans were developed specifically by the states and the District through close coor-dination with their county, mu-nicipal and other partners. Each separate WIP identifies how that jurisdiction is working with its local partners to continue the process of putting measures in place by 2017 that will achieve at least 60 percent of the nitro-gen, phosphorus and sediment reductions needed to restore the Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Program partnership, includ-ing state and federal officials, have committed to having all of the needed pollution con-trol measures in place to fully restore the bay no later than 2025, EPA noted.
Much of this work already is being implemented by the jurisdictions consistent with their Phase I WIP commit-ments, building on 30 years of bay restoration efforts. EPA will review the Phase II WIPs, provide feedback and assis-tance to each jurisdiction and determine the need (if any) for additional state and/or federal action to provide reasonable assurance of achieving the necessary pollution reduc-tions.
EPA says that officials will be conducting a detailed review of the final Phase II Watershed Implementation Plans (WIPs), working closely with the states to ensure the viability of their commitments.
As the review process takes place, the Phase II WIP sub-missions will be available online at http://www.epa.gov/chesapeakebaytmdl/.
Chesapeake Baystate efforts takeanother step forwardThe Associated Press
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — A group of California investors has bought a former Tyson Foods Inc. poultry plant in Pine Bluff and plans to open the facility later this year.
Horizon Foods LP tells the Arkansas Democrat-Gazettethat it hopes to create 170 jobs
this year for workers to pro-cess hens.
Investor Rory Botto says about $3 million has been spent to renovate the plant, which was built in 1957 and closed in 2003.
The Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County says it will provide Horizon
Foods with $329,000 for a re-frigeration system.
The Arkansas Economic De-velopment Commission says the company could qualify for a state income-tax credit of 4 percent of the payroll for new jobs for five years, as well as a tax break on building materials, machinery and equipment.
Investors buy dormantArkansas poultry plant
16 POULTRY TIMES, April 23, 2012
out on the litter in efforts to cool themselves. Many houses have environmental control-lers that monitor house temperature and turn brooders and furnaces on and off as needed. The controllers also monitor the amount of time a heat source operates. This information can be used to locate areas of the chick envi-ronment that might experience excessive air leaks or drafts. For example, if the brooders/furnaces near the tunnel curtain have more run time than others in the house, it may indicate air leaks around the curtain or end wall door.
Relative humidityThe ability of air to hold moisture depends
upon its temperature. Warm air can hold more moisture than cold air. The term rela-tive humidity refers to the percent of water saturation of air at any given temperature. The level of humidity influences the ability of the bird to cool itself through panting and influences ammonia production.
It is recommended that a low level of rela-tive humidity be maintained between 50 per-cent and 70 percent throughout the growout period, including the brooding period. Am-monia production occurs due to the micro-biological breakdown of fecal material in the litter. Dusty conditions in the poultry house are associated with relative humidity below 50 percent. Relative humidity of 70 percent or greater provides environmental condi-tions suitable for microbial growth in the litter. As the microbial population increases, more ammonia is generated from nitrogen sources found in bird fecal material. Ammo-nia is a gas that has a negative impact on bird health and performance. Research shows that increased ammonia impairs the immune system and increases respiratory disease in birds. High ammonia levels during brooding reduces growth rate, which is not gained back during the remainder of the growout. Ammo-nia production can be reduced through the control of relative humidity which in turn is regulated by ventilation. Managing the poul-try house ventilation rates to keep relative humidity between 50 percent and 70 percent is recommended to minimize ammonia pro-duction and dust.
VentilationVentilation is needed to regulate tempera-
ture and remove carbon dioxide, ammonia, other gases, moisture, dust and odors. Fresh air must be introduced uniformly, mixed
well with house air, and circulated properly throughout the house. The flow pattern within the building is very important. Air movement into the house is accomplished via negative pressure. Fans remove air from the house cre-ating a negative pressure. Air enters through inlets located in the walls or ceiling and is directed across the ceiling to mix the air.
Mixing of the incoming outside air and the inside air prevents the cooler air from settling near the litter and chilling the birds. Inlet openings and air speed coming through the
inlet is important in ensuring that air moves along the ceiling. If the inlet opens too much or if the speed of the air entering through the inlet is too low then the cool air will fall to the floor more quickly. Not only with this cause a problem of bird chilling, but can create cool spots on the walls and floor. As warm air contacts these cooler spots condensation will form creating wet spots. These wet spots can lead to increase litter caking as well as more ammonia production.
Circulation fans should be used to break up temperature stratification and provide a more uniform temperature throughout the poultry house. Moving the warmer air to bird level not only helps maintain bird body and floor temperatures, but also helps remove moisture from the litter.
Fan operation is controlled by temperature to maintain the desired temperature. Some fans are operated by a timer to regulate rela-tive humidity and maintain good air quality when the house is at the desired temperature.
The house environmental controller oper-ates the fans based on temperature and timer settings. The controllers will open air inlets located in the side walls or ceiling to ensure uniform air entry into the house. The amount the inlets open is determined by static pres-sure.
LightingLight is an important factor during brood-
ing that should not be ignored. Chick activ-ity is greater in bright light intensity than in
low light intensity. During brooding the light should be at the brightest intensity to encour-age chick activity thus assisting them to locate feed and water. Once they learn where feed and water are located (somewhere around seven to 10 days of age), the light intensity and duration can and should be reduced. Light systems should be designed to produce a minimum of 25 lux (2.5 foot candles) or more at bird level. Many broiler houses be-ing built today are capable of provide up to 40 lux (4 foot candles) at chick level in the brood area.
The light system design should allow light intensity and duration to be modified as the birds age and provide a uniform light intensity at bird level. Typically, the lights are operated 23 hours a day during brooding and the light intensity is at maximum. Between seven and 10 days of age the number of hours the lights are operated should be reduced (depending on the operation’s guidelines) and by 10 to 14 days of age the light intensity should be
reduced to 5 lux (0.5 foot candles). The main purpose of the lighting during the brooding is to ensure that chicks are active and seek out food and water sources.
Energy conservationl Make sure that controller sensors/ther-
mostats are placed properly.Positioning sensors/thermostats too close
to a brooder or too close to the chicks or too high off the ground may result in bird chill-ing. Positioning them in too close to the side-wall, brood curtain or where air is entering the house may result in excessive fuel usage.l Use circulation or paddle fansThe use of these fans will move warm air
off the ceiling eliminating temperature strati-fication and get heat down to chick level where it is needed and reduce heating costs. Studies show that circulation fans are effec-tive no matter which type of heating system is being used.l Use attic inletsPulling air from the attic on cool days
when the sun is out can result in higher ven-tilation rates without increased fuel costs. This allows producers to take advantage of the warmer air found in the attics that will help to maintain relative humidity between 50 percent and 70 percent. To operate attic in-lets properly, the house must be tight enough to pull at least 0.13 inches of water column in a static pressure test. If the houses cannot pull this static pressure, efforts should be made to tighten the houses to reduce leakage before installing attic inlets.l Eliminate leakageSealing up leaks provides control of where
and how much air will enter the house. This will ensure that the air comes in through planned inlets and will minimize bird chill-ing, litter caking and temperature stratifica-tion during cold weather.l Use 5 minute timers instead of 10 min-
ute timers.This will reduce house temperature drops
resulting in less heater run time and will help regulate ammonia and moisture levels.l Clean and repair brooders on a regular
basis.Proper brooder maintenance will reduce
carbon monoxide and will burn fuel more ef-ficiently. Brooders should have the dust blown off in between each flock. Keep the burner orifices clean. Use the proper size reaming needle to avoid altering the orifice size and wasting fuel.
•Fairchild(Continued from page 11)
Table 1. Recommended Air Temperatures During Brooding for Broilers by Heat Source1
Air Temperature
Day
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Forced AirFurnace2
93ºF (34ºC)90ºF (32ºC)87ºF (31ºC)83ºF (28ºC)78ºF (26ºC)
ConventionalBrooder3
90ºF (32ºC)88ºF (31ºC)86ºF (30ºC)85ºF (29ºC)80ºF (27ºC)
RadiantBrooder4
88ºF (31ºC)86ºF (30ºC)84ºF (29ºC)82ºF (28ºC)77ºF (25ºC)
1Temperatures based on those used currently by broiler companies2Measured at chick height.3Measured at chick height, one foot from edge of brooder canopy.4Measured at chick height, four feet from edge of brooder canopy.
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CARTAGENA, Colombia — the U.S.-Colom-bia Trade Promotion Agreement will take effect on May 15, 2012. This announcement follows comple-tion of work by the U.S. and Colombia to review each other’s laws and regulations related to the Agreement, as well as Colombia’s steps to fulfill the Action Plan Related to Labor Rights.
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk said, “This agreement will provide American businesses, farmers and ranchers with significantly improved ac-cess to the third largest economy in South America.”
He explained that the value of the U.S.-Colombia trade agreement will begin to be seen in lower tariffs on autos, consumer goods, agricultural commodities, machinery and other exports from the U.S., which will make U.S. goods more competitive in the Colombian market.
On May 15, more than 80 percent of U.S. exports of consumer and industrial products to Colombia will be-come duty-free, with the remaining tariffs phased out over 10 years. These include agricultural and construc-tion equipment, building products, aircraft and parts, fertilizers, information technology equipment, medi-
cal scientific equipment and wood. Also, immediatelymore than half of U.S. exports of agricultural com-modities to Colombia will become duty-free, including wheat, barley, soybeans, high-quality beef, bacon, and almost all fruit and vegetable products.
More than half of current U.S. farm exports to Co-lombia will become duty-free immediately and virtu-ally all remaining tariffs will be eliminated within 15 years. The agreement also provides duty free tariff rate quotas (TRQ) on standard beef, chicken leg quarters, dairy products, corn, sorghum, animal feeds, rice and soybean oil.
The agreement also will provide significant new access to Colombia’s $180 billion services market, supporting increased opportunities for U.S. service providers.
U.S. goods exports to Colombia in 2011 were $14.3 billion. The U.S. International Trade Commission estimates the agreement will expand exports of U.S. goods alone by more than $1.1 billion and will lead to an increase in U.S. Gross Domestic Product of $2.5 billion.
U.S.-Colombia trade agreement is set to take effect May 15
WASHINGTON — The Coalition for U.S.-Rus-sia Trade has called on Congress to pass legislation that would establish Permanent Normal Trade Rela-tions (PNTR) with Russia.
The coalition, which includes several poultry and egg associations, calls action on establishing PNTR with Russia “the top trade priority on the U.S. busi-ness community’s legislative agenda this year.”
Russia will join the World Trade Organization by mid-2012 and thereby assume the international le-gal obligations of membership in the world trading system.
In order for U.S. business and agricultural interests to reap the benefits of Russia’s WTO accession, the U.S. Congress must pass legislation to lift the applica-tion of the Jackson-Vanik amendment with respect to Russia and establish Permanent Normal Trade Rela-tions with that country.
The Jackson-Vanik amendment to the Trade Act of 1974 was enacted with the chief purpose of ending the policy that prevented emigration of Jews from the
then-Soviet Union. Russia terminated its exit fees on Jewish emigrants in 1991 and today Russian Jews can freely emigrate. Since 1992, U.S. presidents of both parties have certified annually that Russia complies with the Jackson-Vanik amendment’s provisions and this has allowed the U.S. to maintain Normal Trade Relations (NTF) with Russia.
The coalition says that now is the time for Congress to end this certification process and make this normal trading status permanent.
“This legislation is crucial in order for U.S. manu-facturers, service providers, agricultural producers and their employees to take advantage of the many market openings and transparency commitments that form Russia’s accession package to the World Trade Organization,” the coalition said in a letter to Con-gress.
“PNTR also gives the United States a powerful tool by enabling the United States to ensure that Russia abides by those commitments through internationally binding WTO dispute settlement,” the letter added.
Industry calls for permanenttrade relations with Russia
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has released three guidance documents regarding use of medi-cal antibiotics in animal agriculture.
Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria or other mi-crobes develop the ability to resist the effects of a drug. Once this occurs, a drug may no longer be as effective in treating various illnesses or infections.
The agency noted that because it is well established that all uses of antimicrobial drugs, in both humans and animals, con-tribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance, it is im-portant to use these drugs only when medically necessary.
The FDA is proposing a voluntary initiative to phase in cer-tain changes to how medically important antimicrobial drugs are labeled and used in food-producing animals.
The three documents are intended to help veterinarians, farmers and animal producers use medically important antibi-otics judiciously in food-producing animals by targeting their use to only address diseases and health problems.
Under this new voluntary initiative, certain antibiotics would not be used for so-called “production” purposes, such as to en-hance growth or improve feed efficiency in an animal. These antibiotics would still be available to prevent, control or treat illnesses in food-producing animals under the supervision of a veterinarian.
The three documents are:l A final guidance for industry, The “Judicious Use of Medi-
cally Important Antimicrobial Drugs in Food-Producing Ani-mals,” that recommends phasing out the agricultural produc-tion use of medically important drugs and phasing in veterinary oversight of therapeutic uses of these drugs.l A draft guidance, open for public comment, which will
assist drug companies in voluntarily removing production uses of antibiotics from their FDA-approved product labels; adding, where appropriate, scientifically-supported disease prevention, control, and treatment uses; and changing the marketing status to include veterinary oversight.l A draft proposed Veterinary Feed Directive regulation,
open for public comment, that outlines ways that veterinarians can authorize the use of certain animal drugs in feed, which is important to make the needed veterinary oversight feasible and efficient.
The American Feed Industry Association said it supports the guidance and the FDA’s collaborate approach to the issue.
“AFIA supports any effort promoting animal health and wel-fare and appreciates FDA soliciting and involving stakeholder comments in the rulemaking process. AFIA looks forward to continuing its collaboration with FDA during this transition to ensure the needs of the feed industry and livestock producers are met,” the association said.
FDA issues guidanceon animal antibiotics
18 POULTRY TIMES, April 23, 2012
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AEB Hotline appears regular-ly in Poultry Times and provides an update on programs and ser-vices provided for egg produc-ers by the American Egg Board. Details on any item mentioned may be obtained by contacting AEB at 1460 Renaissance Dr., Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Phone: 847-296-7043.
l The Egg Nutrition Center participated in a Facebook fo-rum with Ingles Supermarket fans using the Incredible Egg avatar and asked a variety of questions about nutrition health and egg cookery to Ingles’ fans. The Registered Dietitian for Ingles asked that ENC, the egg experts, educate her consumer audience on eggs. More than 90 consumers actively participated, and a couple of the tidbits from the evening were that most of them recognized vitamin D, choline and protein as key nu-trients in eggs. They expressed a love for eating eggs all different ways.l The Foodservice print “Pa-
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ter of fact, the total score for the ad was 66 percent above the is-sue average. The Ad readership scores for Recall Seeing and Re-call Reading, further measuring the effectiveness of the ad, were also considerably above the is-sue average scores.l AEB’s celebrity chef and
spokesman Jeffrey Saad’s cookbook is now available in local bookstores and on Ama-zon. Check out “Jeffrey Saad’s Global Kitchen, Recipes With-out Borders” and AEB’s Face-book page for eggciting promo-tions.l Reserve your spot now for
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Maurice J. PicklerCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Maurice J. Pickler, egg
producer and co-owner of Springdale Farms, died April 3. He was 87.
Mr. Pickler served as president of the Southeast-er Poultry & Egg Association and was inducted into the North Carolina Poultry Federation Hall of Fame. Later in his career he was a commodities broker.
An Eagle Scout, Mr. Pickler graduated from North Carolina State University, where he served as president of the Class of 1947. He received his master’s degree from Cornell University.
He served in the Army Air Force during World War II, flying B24s and B29s.
Mr. Pickler was a lifelong member of Kendalls Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for more than 50 years and served as a deacon for many years. He served on the board of trustees of Wingate College during the 1960s and 1970s.
Survivors include his wife, Adelaide Moose Pickler of Charlotte; three daughters, Janet Gas-kins and Brenda Casteen of Charlotte and Lynn Ballard of Lexington, Ky.; brother, Eugene Pick-ler; and two grandsons.
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www.cumberlandpoultry.comEagan, 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870-878-6805; www.eaganmfg.comFarm Alarm, 16D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-407-5455; www.farmalarm.comFoodCraft, 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-344-2413FPM, 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-729-2264; www.fpmne.comHigh Performance Systems, 16I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-928-7220; www.highperfsystems.comHydro Systems, Cover, 16F, 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-543-7184IPS-Carefree Enzymes, 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262-878-3899; www.262-878-3899Ivesco, 16F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-643-3064; www.ivescollc.comJ&D Mfg., 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-998-2398; www.jdmfg.comJones Hamilton PLT, 16L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.joneshamiltonag.comKelley Mfg,16I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-444-5449; www.kelleymfg.comLee Energy, 16K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.leeenergysolutions.comLubing 16A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423-709-1000Ludell, 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-558-0800Pakster, 16B, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-367-6549; www.pakster.comPort-A-Cool, 16B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-231-9940; www.kuulpads.comNeedMore Properties, 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229-439-1837Preserve, Cover II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-995-1607Pro-Tech, 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-438-1707; www.pro-techinc.comRandy Jones, Cover IV, 16E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-648-6584Reeves, Cover II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-854-5221; www.reevessupply.comSouthwestern Sales, 26, 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-636-1975; www.swsales.comSpace-Ray, 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-849-7311; www.spaceray.comStar Labs, 16D, 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-894-5396; www.primalac.comTaylor Power, 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-367-7639; www.taylorpower.comVAL-CO, 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .717-392-3978; www.valcompanies.comWater Cannon, 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-333-9274; www.watercannon.comWeighTech, 16F, 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-457-3720; www.weightechinc.com
In this issue of Poultry Times we present as a bonus for our readers — the Product Guide.
Inventing, developing, marketing and selling new products and services have always been vital to the expansion and growth of the constantly advancing poultry, egg and allied industries.
New Product and Product Showcase editions are popular focus issues of Poultry Times. The Product Guide is also a chance to learn more about the broad spectrum of products and services that companies are offering that can assist you and your operation, or company, or farm to be successful.
In this competitive market, Poultry Times offers great opportu-nities for reaching the industry.
Companies wishing to include product information in any of our product issues can send items by e-mail to [email protected]; or [email protected]; Fax: 770-532-4894; or mail to P.O. Box 1338, Gainesville, Ga. 30503.
This guide is another of the ways we are serving the needs and interests of the poultry industry and our readers.
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Agrifans cut energy costs and provide benefits all year longInsist on Agrifan. Northwest designed the original agricultural ceiling fan. Manufactured for over 25 years with the same design. Agrifan was built for agriculture and has been proven in the industry to stand up to the tough conditions of poultry and livestock buildings, greenhouses, and other wet, dusty or extreme heat areas.
Efficient. Northwest’s 60” Agrifan continuously circulates the air, and does it more efficiently than other agricultural ceiling fans. At maximum speed of 330 RPM, Agrifan uses less than one amp as it moves the air at up to 43,500 CFM. Agrifan’s energy efficient motor runs on less energy than a 100 watt bulb.
Economical. When used with an existing ventilation or heating
system, Agrifans increase the efficiency of that system up to 30%. In less than one year an Agrifan system can pay for itself in energy savings.
Proven to Last. Agrifan has been tested by farmers for over 25 years and has proven its strength and reliability. With spe-cially engineered and lubricated heat-resistant bearings, triple neoprene moisture seals, and a unique one-way condensation plug - only Agrifan provides a warranty for a full three years and a fan that can stand up to high heat, humidity and condensation.
Model 190A• Downblowing• Cord and Plug• 60” Curved Blades
Model 190C• Reversing• Wire Leads• 56” Straight Blades
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Northwest Envirofan North America’s Leading Manufacturer of Quality Industrial,
Commerical and Agricultural Ceiling Fanswww.envirofan.com 800-236-7080
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By: Patrick HaleyToday, many poultry chemicals are considered by many as the Rolls Royce’s of parasite control and sell swiftly at retail stores. Many of the makers and reputable research-ers make claims that many are safe – safer than ever – and that they only target the parasite. In reality “Do they re-ally sound too good to be true?” Dr. Jerry Blondell, of the US EPA, has stated clearly “not to use pesticides on the old, the sick or the young.” Many poultry guardians overlook or disregard these written precautions.Listed below are many of the consumer favorites in para-site control.
Carbaryl – SevinCarcinogen. A carbamate insecticide C12H11NO2 is ef-fective especially against numerous pests, lice, ticks, and beetles. Product is poisonous if absorbed by skin contact or swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale. Keep away from water. Classified as a likely hu-man carcinogen by the EPA. Acutely toxic to honeybees. Carbaryl is illegal to sell in United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Angola due to the health risks associated with it.
Permethrin – Garden & Poultry Dust, Lice Killer DustCarcinogen. A synthetic pyrethroid pesticide C21H20CI2O3 used especially against insects, ticks and mites. For humans, harmful if absorbed through the skin. Irritating to skin and eyes, damaging to lungs. Harmful if swallowed. Classified by the EPA as a likely human carcinogen. Toxic to cats.Malathion – Carbofos, Maldison, Mercaptothion
Carcinogen. A thiophosphate insecticide C10H19O6PS2 used mostly for mosquito control has been suggested for mite control. Has a lower mammalian toxicity than para-thion. Malathion is poisonous if swallowed. Side effects; shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, rash, redness or irritation of the eyes. Never use in or near drinking water. Flammable. EPA classifies malathion as having sugges-tive evidence of carcinogenicity. Malathion breaks down into Malaoxon, which is 61 times more toxic than mala-thion. If used indoors as it breaks down into malaoxon it can seriously poison the occupants living in the environ-ment.
Fipronil – FrontlineCarcinogen. A broad spectrum insecticide C12H4CL2F6N4OS used as a flea killer on dogs. Never to be used on pigeons, poultry or other farm animals. Product disrupts the insect central nervous system. Fipro-nil is a slow acting poison. Mostly used on dogs as a spot-on flea-killer. Poisonous if product comes in contact with cats even with close physical contact with dogs treated with fipronil. Toxic to bees. An active carcinogen and a suspect to human carcinogen.Note: Carcinogen: Identified as a substance that can cause cancer.Each of these chemicals have inherently different risks. Each has been classified by the EPA as a carcinogen, meaning they have been identified as causing tumors. Their instructions for environmental hazards each in es-sence state: When applying wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing), washable hat and PVC rubber gloves. Wear protective eye wear and face mask. After use wash hands, arms and face
thoroughly with soap and water. After each application, machine wash all clothing and wash gloves. Think about this, you are protecting you the user now think what you are doing to the birdBillions of dollars are spent annually on products that kill parasites. Are we poisoning our poultry with the vain at-tempt to wipe parasites out of existence? We attempt to rid our poultry of parasites by utilizing chemicals that are toxic to the brain, nervous system and may disrupt the hormone system and cause cancer. Does this really make sense to you?There are Natural products that carry no inherent risks to you or your birds, and are just as effective as chemical treatments.
Non-chemical alternatives
Diatomaceous Earth – DE, TSS, Diatonite, DiahydroConsists of fossilized remains of hard-shelled algae. A soft, chalklike sedimentary rock that crumbles into a fine white to off-white powder. Typical chemical makeup is 86% silica, 5% sodium, 3% magnesium and 2% iron. Most commonly used in dust baths as a mechanical in-secticide mildly abrasive. Diatomaceous Earth – Safe Natural ProductPyrethrum – ZacherlinPyrethrum refers to old world plants, made from dried flower heads like the common daisy. Flowers are pul-verized and the active components are called pyrethrins. They attack the nervous system of all insects and stop mosquitoes from biting, similar to a bug repellent. Used for centuries as an insecticide and as a lice remedy. Sold as a liquid or powder for lice remedy. Read ingredients
label carefully, many manufactures mix pyrethrin with permethrin which increases it toxicity. Warnings on per-methrin are spelled out above. Pyrethrum – Safe Natural Product
Enzymes Bacteria Free – Poultry ProtectorAll natural food based enzymes, Bacteria Free. Enzymes are small biochemical digesters that have the power to break apart proteins, carbohydrates, fats, etc and makes them absorbable. When applied to a parasite tiny en-zymes fractures and break apart the outside epidermis al-lowing natural indigenous bacteria to enter the parasites body and there by killing it. Effective at cleaning away arthropod parasites, viruses and organic contaminants naturally. Can be sprayed directly to the bird, bedding and surrounding grounds. Read ingredients label care-fully, many manufacturers are selling bacteria claiming the products are enzymes. Bacteria Free Enzymes – Safe Natural Product.A PARASITE FREE BIRD IS A HEALTHIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE BIRD. They will love you for it.Leading mail order companies and many retail outlets sell natural products. They understand the importance of offering natural products that protect your birds and our environment. Due to the current economic times stores are reluctant to offer new products, especially all natural ones. Many store owners are also not aware of alterna-tives to chemicals. You the consumer have to ask them for them. Please if you truly want the very best for your birds and you want to protect them naturally insist – and be persistent – that your local farm store or feed store carry natural products.
www.carefreeenzymes.com 262-878-0995
Commonly used pesticides for poultry: Are we slowly killing our birds and not even knowing it?PAID ADVERTORIAL
WeighTech offers the finest food processing scales and equip-ment in the business. We specialize in custom equipment for poultry processors as well as meat and sea-food processors. Our product line includes a wide variety of custom tailored equipment solutions that meet the labor goals, and budget constraints of our customers.
Some of our featured products include the Small scale and the Bench scale. Our small scales fit many needs including QA and por-tioning. Advantages of this product include:• Permanently seals, high impact, ABS alloy construction.• Highly visible display with ad-
justable contrast and backlight• Displays in lbs., kg.,g., or oz.• Communications available in in-frared, RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet and Bluetooth• Wireless data collection using a handheld PDA with WeighTech data sync software. • Scale base with stainless steel construction.
Our Bench scales serve the best of both worlds including function-ality and durability. Advantages of this product include:• Displays in lb.,kg.,g.,or oz• Permanently sealed electronic en-closure of high impact ABS alloy construction• Highly visible display with adjust-
able contrast and backlight• Communications available in In-frared, RS-232, RS-485 and Blue-tooth
• Wireless data collection using a hand held PDA with WeighTech data sync software.
Our Mircoweigh indicator is the leading indicator for harsh wash down environments featuring key electronic components permanent-ly sealed in ABS plastic enclosure, front access panel, easy to read dis-plays, AC power or battery oper-ated.
Our equipment is designed to be user friendly and to deliver proven results. Looking for custom solu-tions for specific problems? Then you have found the right place…….WeighTech.. For more information go to www.weighTechinc.com.
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Once again, Eagan Manu-facturing has stepped forward and designed a revolutionary new Sturdy Seal® Sliding Door package for the poultry house market. The new door system is just the latest innovation from the 26-year-old company located in Black Rock, Ark. The complete system includes two door panels constructed of insulated foam, fiberglass skins and an extruded alumi-num perimeter. The package also includes a durable track and trolley system, as well as the foam seal and locking mechanism necessary for the complete installation. When asked why Eagan Manufacturing developed and
designed the new door pack-age, General Manager Richard Eagan said, “With the compet-itiveness in the poultry mar-ket, as well as the sensitivity of construction cost becom-ing even more important in today’s world, we felt it was necessary to offer a durable, functional, secure door at a more affordable price point than other doors on the mar-ket.” Although the specific price has yet to be determined, the expected price point will be considerably lower than alternative options currently being offered in the industry, including Eagan Manufac-turing’s Sturdy Seal® Folding Door option.
The new Sturdy Seal®
Sliding Door is just the latest poultry house product that has been introduced to the market by Eagan Manufacturing. Last January, Eagan Manufactur-ing unveiled the first ever 360 degree attic inlet, thus revo-lutionizing the utilization of warm attic air. In past months, many other attic inlets have also come to market, but the Eagan Sturdy Seal® Attic Inlet is still the only unit available that offers 360 degree air flow, along with the ability to run off static pressure, a winch-ing system or being placed on an actuator. While others have tried to duplicate Eagan Manufacturing’s quality unit,
none have been able to offer the same functionality and quality as the Sturdy Seal® At-tic Inlet. Along with the new Sturdy Seal® Sliding Door and At-tic Inlet, Eagan Manufactur-ing offers dependable Tunnel Ventilation Doors, European-style Wall Vents, Attic Ac-cess Doors, Fan Covers, Entry Doors, and Windows. “Our goal is not only to offer our customers a complete line of poultry house products, but to offer our customers the highest quality products at affordable prices. When our customers succeed, we all succeed.” Centrally located in the United States, Eagan Manu-
facturing offers direct deliv-ery to its customers, as well as delivering direct to jobs sites, which is a tremendous benefit to contractors and builders. Primarily, Eagan Manufac-turing sells to the south and southeast portions of the Unit-ed States, but has the capabil-ity to sell and ship nationwide. The knowledgeable sales staff and customer service depart-ments are always on call and ready to assist their custom-ers in an effective and timely manner. To contact them di-rectly for product information, quotes or to place an order, they can be reached at 870-878-6805 or be found on the web at www.eaganmfg.com.
Eagan Manufacturing, Inc. Unveils New Sliding Door
IntroductionVaccination is the main measure to control Newcastle disease where the virulent strains are endemic. The aim of this study was to correlate the antibody response and productive performance of vaccinated White Leghorn laying hens challenged with the Mexican Chimalhuacan ND strain at 25 weeks old.
Material and MethodsThree groups of vaccinated laying hens were challenged. The vaccination program included live LaSota strain at 1, 3, 5, 6 and 15 weeks of age, and killed vaccines at 5, 10 and 15 weeks. Group A did not receive killed vaccine at 15 weeks old. Killed strain were P2005 (Groups A and B) and Uster (group C). At 18 weeks old, the hens were housed in one isolation room, 25 caged hens per group. All birds received free access to fresh water; feed and light programs were established according to standard management procedures.
All hens were challenged at 25 weeks old with the Mexican viru-lent standard strain Chimalhuacan, by the ocular route with 106 EID50% / 0.2 ml. After challenge, all groups were observed for 4 weeks. Clinical signs, egg production, as well as weight and external quality of the egg were recorded during the 4 weeks post challenge. Protection against challenge was confirmed when birds did not show clinical signs, death or reduction in egg quantity or quality (shell-less eggs). Serum samples were collected at challenge, 1, 2 and 4 weeks post challenge, and then tested by ELISA (Af-finiTech, LTD, Arkansas, USA).
ResultsThe ELISA antibody titer previous to challenge and one week post challenge, respectively, in Group A (109 v. 416) were lower (P<0.05) than in groups B (8,966 v. 16,082) and C (10,394 v.
17,961). Increase on antibody titers (Seroconversion) was de-tected from one week post-challenge to the end of the study in all groups, however, no statistical difference was seen in anti-body titer among groups at 2 and 4 weeks after challenge. Egg production dropped 67.82% during the 4 weeks period after challenge (to 28.18% as average) in group A, since it was 96% at challenge. In contrast, the challenge caused a decrease in egg production near to 18% in group B and only 9.28% in group C. Egg production after challenge was lower (P<0.05) in group A than in B and C (Figure 2). Vaccination program in group A pro-tected 88% of the hens to survive the challenge, but did not avoid the drop in egg production and quality.Group A showed the most severe clinical symptoms after chal-lenge, including anorexia, ruffled feathers, severe depression and 12% mortality (Figure 3). Group B showed 4% mortality and scarce green diarrhea, meanwhile there was 0% mortality
in group C and hens showed only scarce green diarrhea. Group A laid more shell-less eggs (P<0.05) than groups B and C (25.75%, 2.6% and 1.52%, respectively, Figure 3); however, there was no statistical difference in egg weight.
DiscussionThis study shows that ELISA antibody titer as low as 109 can protect near 90% of the laying hens against mortality; however, cannot avoid the effect on egg production. In contrast, the ELISA around 9,000 and above 10,000 protected 96% and 100% against mortality (groups B and C, respectively) and avoided the drastic drop in egg production. Vaccination program in group C fully protected against mortality, allowed only 9.28% reduction in egg production and only 1.52% of shell-less laid eggs.This findings reinforces the need of having a high antibody titer before the onset of egg production. The ELISA test was useful to detect the infection by seroconversion in flocks with high hu-moral immunity against Newcastle disease. A Newcastle disease vaccination program for White Leghorn laying hens should be based on the degree of immunity necessary, the costs involved and the exposure to local field viruses.
Newcastle disease post-challenge antibody response in vaccinated White Leghorn laying hens - higher GMT at 10 to 15 weeks maintains healthy egg production levels.
Ruben Merino*1, Alejandro Rojas2, Ramon Ochoa2 1 Departamento de Medicina y Zootecnia de Aves, FMVZ, UNAM, Coyoacan, Mexico,
2 Merial Mexico, El Marques, Queretaro, México
Figure 1. Antibody response after challenge with Mexican virulent Chimalhuacan strainFigure 2. Percent of egg production in the 4 weeks after challenge period
Figure 3. Mortality and effect on egg quality in laying hens challenged with virulent ND Chimalhuacan strain
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In House litter windrow composting (pasteurization) of poultry litter is fast becoming the management practice of choice for many contract grow-ers and major integrators in the US. Implementing this process can pay handsome dividends to growers and integrators who follow a documented protocol designed by our company.
Over the past few years with obser-vations from the field and University studies we have developed a protocol that can show dramatic reductions in most common diseases such as Der-matitis, Enteritis, Runting and Stunt-ing Syndrome, along with reductions in Coccidiosis and Darkling beetles
populations.With aerators that can attach to most common farm equipment such as skid loaders and compact tractors we have mounting options that work for most growers. The aerators are quick mounted so the carrier is free to also complete other on farm duties.Reduce mortalities, improve bird health, and feed conversion rates while reducing disease and fresh bed-ding costs .Call the company with the most back-ground, in-field experience, and Uni-versity documentation to guide your implementation of the windrowing program.
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Water Cannon offers multiple hot water pressure washers for speedier cleaning, including this 3500 PSI washer with power up to 5.5 GPM. Powered by a Honda GX630 electric start engine and lasting General pump, this stationary machine scours even the nastiest surfaces with ease.
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Since 1974, Star-Labs has been committed to improving health and performance with PrimaLac microbial cultures.
PrimaLac is a probiotic that is used widely in animal ag-riculture throughout the world. Research has proven that PrimaLac can help in controlling and preventing bacterial related issues in poultry, among which are E. coli and Sal-monella related problems.
PrimaLac stands out from other probiotics because universi-ties and other qualified research facilities have tested, docu-mented, and demonstrated its usefulness and health benefits. As well as the ability to survive the heat and pressure of pelleting and remain viable. Studies have shown that PrimaLac may enhance animal performance, improve im-mune response, and the utilization of nutrients. Probiotics such as PrimaLac are live sources of friendly bacteria that are ingested as a supplemental aid to promote
health, growth, and disease resistance. Its desired effect is achieved through adding it to the feed or treating in the drinking water. It has been shown to withstand extremes in temperature and humidity and has a two year shelf life.In studies beneficial effects from using PrimaLac for over a year include:
-Stimulation of appetite -Greater ability to bounce back from stress -Young bird mortality after weaning is almost “ zero” -Decrease treatments costs -Can be used with vitamins and other supplements -Antibiotic usage decreased
For more information on the leader in direct-fed micorbials call 800-894-5396 or visit us at www.primalac.com
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FPM Inc. offers commercial egg producers and poultry processing plants over 55 years of experience in building poultry moving equipment. Products include the following:
FPM galvanized poultry moving carts for pullets, breeders or spent fowl. Available in 7 or 8 deck heights and 17.5” or 22” widths. Carts feature a hot dip galvanized frame for maximum corrosion protection. Com-bination folding/swinging gate allows for quick loading and unloading of birds with less wing damage. Maximum ventilation for less shrinkage and low death loss. Easily cleaned and disinfects fast with less water usage. Carts can be shipped unassembled for overseas markets and easily put together at their destination.
Live market carts are similar in size to our pullet moving carts but available with a sol-id fiberglass floor for this growing market. Custom sizes are also available.
FPM Depopulation carts for the ethical disposal of spent fowl. Cart is built in ac-cordance to guidelines set forth by research
done at University of Georgia Poultry Sci-ence Department and meets the standards of the United Egg Producers to euthanize birds. The FPM cart is constructed as a rolling dumpster made of steel tubing with galva-nized sheet metal sides. Cart carries its own supply of CO2.
FPM open sided poultry moving trailers. Built on new or used flat bed trailer of cus-tomers choosing. Capacities to move over 12,288 birds safe and efficiently. Built with windbreaker front end for easy pulling and fuel efficiency, one piece aluminum roof and light weight removable plastic panels are available to protect birds during inclem-ent weather.
Rhino Rail Lift Gates by FPM have been de-signed for the poultry industries daily use and abuse. Lift gates feature 10ft lift heights with 2000# capacity. Rhino Rail Lifts are available with 12 volt hydraulic pumps or can be run using a PTO system.
FPM Fairbury, Nebraska402-729-2264
www.fpmne.com
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Designed to help combat against beetle, rodent and bird damage
Continually working to improve the performance of our product to ensure our customers can achieve the best possible life and returns on their investments
Average return on investment is less than 2 years!
AgSeal products are currently approved and/or specified for New Construction & Retro Fitting existing!
New for 2012 AgSeal 2.4, 3.4 & 10.4 Beetle Barrier Technology Poultry foam with DBK.
Specially new formula designed to Combat and Kill the darkling beetle!
New 3 or 5 year warranty option with new 2012 formulas!
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Ag-based AgSeal 2.4 lb 3.4 lb and 10.4 Closed Cell foam sealant/in-sulation. These products are Bio-based w/ specially formulated tuff skin surface for the poultry, hog & other agriculture applications. With the addition of our patented DBK additive to fight the darkling beetle and its damage issues. These Bio-based Insulation products have been sold and applied in these markets since 2005 with good success.
AgSeal Insulation offers the following advantages:• 30 to 50% reductions in fuel costs• 8 to 10% reductions in electrical bills• Add years to the life of your poultry houses• Increase static pressure for better air flow• 3 to 5 year warranty options• DBK to help Combat Darkling Beetle
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Southwestern Sales - Not Just Curtains Anymore! Southwestern Sales started supplying Poly-lite® sidewall curtain material to the poultry in-dustry over 34 years ago. The “Red and Blue” stripes became the industry standard for quality and durability. Over the years house designs and energy considerations have brought about many changes and Southwestern Sales has evolved to meet those needs with new and cost-effective products. Supplying curtain material and curtain products to the poultry, swine and dairy industries is still a very important part of our business, but “WE AREN’T JUST CUR-TAIN ANYMORE.” Over the past several years Southwestern Sales has diversified into new industries with several new and innovative products.
Staying close to our roots in the poultry in-dustry, Southwestern Sales has recently added several new products to our product line which help growers improve their operating perfor-mance and lower their operating costs.
Here are some of the great new products of-fered by Southwestern Sales:
V-FlexTM and S-FlexTM End Doors
SAVE ENERGY and IMPROVE PER-FORMANCE with our new V-FlexTM and S-FlexTM End Doors.
• End doors which leak air and light have always been a problem for poultry grow-ers. Increasing requirements to maintain static pressure required an improved door design and Southwestern Sales has responded. • The insulated V-FlexTM or S-FlexTM de-sign seals against the end of the house and pro-vides a complete solution to rising energy costs, light control and static pressure requirements.
• V-FlexTM or S-FlexTM End Doors love static pressure. The more fans you run, the tighter seal you get. No Leaks! No pulling doors off track!
MulticatorTM - the only medicator with no moving parts!
SAVE MONEY, no more expensive replace-ment parts and SAVE TIME, no more working on medicators.
• The MulticatorTM has no moving parts to wear out. It is not a pump but a true injector which has the ability to medicate day-old birds just as effectively as full-grown birds. No seals, no springs, no piston, etc…It just performs. • Using a “normally open” solenoid valve and pressure switch, the Multicator is delivered preset to inject treated solution at 1oz per gal (1:128), but has 14 other ratio possibilities. Not harmed by running without solution, the Mul-ticatorTM is ready to use every time you need it. Available in a Standard Unit which handles water demands up to 7gpm, and a High Volume Unit which handles water demand up to 17gpm, the MulticatorTM is the most dependable medi-cator on the market.
T-FlexTM Tunnel Doors
SAVE MONEY and IMPROVE PER-FORMANCE with our new T-FlexTM Tunnel Doors.
• Existing brands of Tunnel doors are expensive, heavy, and difficult to seal. South-western Sales’ new T-FlexTM design has solved these problems. The new T-FlexTM Tunnel Door comes in standard lengths of 20ft and 25ft, and
standard heights of 4ft, 5ft, and 6ft. A 5ft x 20ft section weighs only about 45lbs, which is less than 1/3 the weight of other brands of tun-nel doors. Its light-weight and flexible design, allows the T-FlexTM Tunnel Door to conform to the tunnel inlet, even when it settles or changes over time. • Using our Quad-Flex insulating tech-nology, T-FlexTM Tunnel Doors provide maxi-mum energy efficiency during cold weather conditions. • Delivered completely assembled with mounting hardware installed, significant labor savings can be passed on to the grower because installation time is cut by at least 50%. • T-FlexTM Tunnel Doors seal, they flex to changing conditions, their light weight is easier on inlet machines, and Quad-Flex insulating technology provides maximum energy savings.
Stir Fan – 18”
HIGH EFFICIENCY and HIGH QUAL-ITY combine to make Southwestern Sales’ 18” Stir Fan the best in the industry.
• With its completely sealed and high energy efficient motor, all powder coated com-ponents, UL rating for Outdoor Use, the South-western Sales 18” stir fan provides the highest quality of any stir fan on the market. • The CFM and CFM/Watt ratings for Southwestern Sales 18” stir fan is better than most 20” fans offered by other brands. • Completely assembled with attached 10ft power cord, the Southwestern Sales 18” stir fan is ready to use right out of the box. • For maximum air movement at mini-mum expense, Southwestern Sales 18” stir fan is the high quality solution.
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Could you benefit from better feed conversion, more weight gain and less bird loss?
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tallridge Farms - Gilmer, tX5 consecutive #1 placements since installing Agra-chlor Chlorinator and Sure Flow Acidi-fication System.
“Since purchasing and installing the Agra-chlor Chlorination system from Aquatech, I have seen an increase in water consumption, better feed conversion, excellent weight gain and lower mortality!” 4 consecutive #1 placements
tam Bui, Pilgrims grower
Benefits of Gas Chlorination• reduction in Medication Cost• Constant Water disinfectant• pH reduction by 1 point• Proven to be the most economical Sanitizer in the Poultry industry• Consistent Chlorine residuals• reduction in disinfectant Cost• reduction in daily Personal activity due to Mortality
Our SFDD dual pump system provides the best option to gas chlorination
without the typical downside to liquid chlorine:
• pH probe and analyzer maintain a constant pH within programmed parameters.• orP sensor detects declining chlorine potency due to its instability and adjusts output accordingly to provide optimum sanitation.• level sensors detect and shuts system down when out of solution. • Chlorine and acid independent feeding or• acid and Chlorine feeding with priority on pH feeding• on/off or Proportional Feeding
automate your pH level and water sanitizer, whether your using citric acid, vinegar or other acidic material. the Sure Flow d automatic has probe direct into water line and keeps the pH level exactly where you set it. Sure Flow works with Chlorine or any other sanitizer with the inline probe. the Sure Flow d keeps your water at the sanitization you desire, which results in better livability, keeps the drinkers clean, keeps pads from clogging for overall better air flow thus resulting in an overall healthier and more productive environment.
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New Products from Southwestern Sales
V-FLEXTM
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V-Flex Door (open)
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High Volume UnitStandard Unit T-Flex Tunnel Door (5’x20’ Section) T-Flex Tunnel Door (4-5’x20’ Sections)
Open Style Grill OSHA Approved Grill
Fan Performance DataSTIR FAN - 18”Speed
LowRPM1,185
CFM4,095
MediumRPM1,450
CFM5,120
HighRPM1,570
CFM6,464
CFM/WATT
35.6 41.0 44.6
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Today, American Pro-teins operates the larg-est poultry protein and lipids conversion opera-tion in the world. For ex-pert processing of poul-try by-products, you can’t find a more experi-enced or technologically innovative leader than American Proteins.
From our start in 1949 as a small family busi-ness, we have grown to become the international resource for processing allied poultry products which include Chicken Meal, Stabilized Poultry Protein Meal, Stabilized Poultry Fat, Hydrolyzed Poultry Feather Meal, and Low Ash Pet Food Poultry Protein Meal to name a few.
Low Ash Pet Food Poul-try Protein Meal is tai-lored to the premium pet food market. A strict se-lection process assures low ash contend for kid-ney health and high pep-sin digestibility.
Stabilized Poultry Pro-tein Meal is an excellent source of protein, ener-gy and phosphorus in all animal diets; it is a no-table characteristic for a feed ingredient that also makes it a valuable en-ergy contribution.
Stabilized Poultry Fatis the optimum energy source for boiler rations.
Hydrolyzed Poultry Feather Meal is a su-perior source of natural protein. The addition of Feather Meal in diets has been shown to increase the lean percentages in broilers.
We produce more than 750,000 tons at our three locations. More than 80 million pounds of al-lied poultry products are transported each week from poultry processing plants throughout the southeast to the Cum-ming, Georgia Divisions, Hanceville, Alabama Di-vision, and the Cuthbert,
Georgia Division. These plants process the raw materials into nutrient-rich feed supplements for the poultry, livestock and pet food industries all around the world.
All three of our Ameri-can Protein rendering facilities are reclaiming 85,000,000 pounds a year of otherwise waste prod-uct into high quality pro-tein and fat ingredients for animal feed products, while strictly adhering to state and federal envi-ronmental compliance regulations. We invest research and implement environmental improve-ment strategies at every state of our production cycle. We invite you to see for yourself, go to www.americanproteins.com to see our numer-ous awards and recog-nition we have received through the years. From operator training, to cap-ture and reuse of biogas, to extensive water recy-cling quality programs,
American Proteins leads the way in environmental responsibility.
With our fast-growing list of customers and our export business increas-ing, our quality products are being used around the world. Innovation is the driving force behind every aspect of our op-eration. American Pro-teins has thrived be-cause we are committed to responsive, fast and helpful service. Wheth-er the customer is large or small, whether their needs are complex or simple, we will respond with immediate, appro-priate service.
We are dedicated to re-fining the efficiencies of protein and fat pro-duction and continue to evolve so that we can an-ticipate our customers’ ever-changing needs. For comments and con-tact email us at [email protected].
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The FOODCRAFT Leg Processor with Leg Splitter has been in production for over 20 years and remains the most ef-fective method of removing whole legs from the saddle. Dark oyster yield is still the best in the industry while producing the least amount of rework.
FOODCRAFT is now introducing this same trusted machine technology in a New 2012 version which is electrically powered. This then gives the customer a choice between the original hydrau-lically powered offering and a totally electronic unit.
The use of efficient and reliable servo type motors allows the customer to ad-
just speeds independently and simulta-neously.
The user friendly touch screen control is easily accessible and has a variety of options and information that can be custom designed to meet your particu-lar needs. The touch screen is also avail-able in several different languages.
We can also convert existing hydraulic Leg Processors to electronic, which will allow our customers to remove the po-tential for product contamination from hydraulic oil. It also provides greater flexibility and will eliminate piping, asso-ciated pumps, motors, etc. The ability to remove hydraulics from our customer’s facility should reduce Energy Require-ments which can also be factored into savings.
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ITALPROJECT delivers cutting edge ‘End of Line’ automation for com-plete ‘Pack to Rack’ solutions.
• PICK & PROFILE TRAY FILLING• CASE READY ERECTORS/PACKERS• PALLETIZING/DE-PALLETIZING• STRETCH WRAPPERS• LASER GUIDED VEHICLES/ LOGISTICS
With a complete range of case packing and palletizing machinery, coupled with our extensive experi-ence in customized applications, ITALPROJECT is perfectly placed to offer you the best solutions for your product handling requirements.
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Pakster is a division of Plastic Industries, Inc., located in Athens, Tennessee. We custom manufacture all our own prod-ucts. We have been in business for over 55 years developing ideas into quality products. Our products are made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). We offer many different types of manufacturing processes. Our poultry products can with-stand repeated washing and resistant to detergents, cleaners, chemicals and dis-infectants. Pakster provides quality poul-try transportation products at an afford-able price. Protect Your Investment and Your Bottom Line with Pakster, America’s #1 Choice in Poultry Products. Trust is the heartbeat of business. When an idea begins to take shape, it is trust that keeps the vision moving forward. It is with trust that promises are made, deadlines are set and quality is determined. Good suppliers become great suppliers when their part-ners can trust that promises made will be kept, scheduled delivery dates will be met and quality standards will surpass even their own expectations. Trust is what our customers have with us. Please visit our website and contact our sales staff that is always ready to provide quick quotes and samples upon request. WWW.PAK-STER.COM PHONE (423) 746-2360 FAX (423)745-7852 Many of the products we offer are for the transport of eggs, day old chicks and full grown poultry and/or fowl. Chick Boxes: two styles Paperless and Paper lined, several colors kept in stock and made with virgin material.Long lasting and very durable. Egg Flats: We offer in several different
color options. We are now offering differ-ent size egg flats starting with medium to extra-large and up to jumbo size eggs. 15 dozen Egg Crates: It has no moving parts and will not collapse during transit to better protect eggs. The egg crate is a plastic returnable design which means significant savings on packaging cost and reduces need for waste disposal. 100% Recyclable. We offer hot stamping the company name on the Egg Crate. Poultry Transport Crates: Which we are widely known for our door-latch system which is recognized as the best in the in-
dustry. The light weight design and inter-locking ridge system makes loading se-cure. We offer two door styles and several color options. Plastic Pallets and Dividers: For egg transport the pallet and divider will work with several different egg flats on the mar-ket. Can custom mark your company’s pallet with a color or name stamp into the plastic. The size of the pallet and divider is standard for the egg industry 36” x 48”. The smooth plastic design is for food safe-ty which makes it easy to clean, wash and reusable. Safer alternative than wood!
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The Turbulator is the perfect solution for destratification of heated air in an open truss poultry house. The Turbulator stir fan design is so unique that no other fan in today’s mar-ket performs in the same way.
The Turbulator moves large quantities of air, at low veloci-ties, in a flat cone-shaped pattern that follows the slope of the house roof downward. This provides a uniform airflow over a large area with the least amount of air blasts or dead spots, resulting in a very even heat distribution from the floor to the ridge. Cold or hot spots are virtually eliminated. The existing heating system becomes more efficient and fuel costs are reduced during the cold winter months
The Turbulator produces gentle, sweeping air movements over the floor surface. The unique design of the Turbulator allows for a 360 degree cast of air that creates a vortex of return air as it approaches the propeller. This action creates the uniform heat distribution from wall to wall that results in an even bird distribution and a drier litter throughout the poultry house.
Construction features:• Ease of installation• Welded steel construction• High efficiency 4 blade impeller
• Impeller safety locked to shaft• Continuous duty, Totally-enclosed motor
Key advantages:• 360 degree air flow• No direct air blasts to disrupt animals• Moves large volumes of air at low velocities• Even heat distribution from floor to ceiling• Reduces Heating fuel demand• Gentle sweeping air movement at bird level• Drier litter throughout the house• Even bird distribution throughout the house
The Turbulator is designed to be installed in open truss buildings and is not recommended for use in drop ceiling buildings or applications that would allow for contact by people, objects, or animals. Suggested installation height is 12-16 feet from the bottom of impeller to the closest work-ing surface (floor, bench, etc).
An optional guard kit is recommended when the impeller is installed less than 12 feet from the closest working surface. By OSHA requirements, the lowest point of the unit must be at least 8 feet from any working surface, even with the optional guard in place.
For more info go to www.acmeag.com or call 1-800-774-3267 to obtain the name of your local Acme distributor.
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Reduce Green House gases and save money. Car-bon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions are all produced during nat-ural gas combustion. Nearly all the fuel carbon in natural gas
is converted to car-bon dioxide (CO2) during proper com-bustion. The fuel carbons not convert-ed result in meth-ane (CH4), carbon monoxide (CO) and/or volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Forma-
tion of (N2O) dur-ing the combustion process is affected by furnace zone tem-peratures.
Ludell supplies high efficient water heat-ing equipment which reduces green house emissions. Ludell’s water heating sys-tems (US Patent #4574775) reduce the amount of natural gas used to heat the same amount of wa-ter by replacing your inefficient boiler or conventional water heater technology with Ludell high ef-ficiency direct con-tact technology. The Ludell water heater is 99% thermally ef-ficient, and can heat the same amount of water you are cur-rently heating using typically 20 to 30% less natural gas. By using 20 to 30% less natural gas it is obvi-
ous that green house emissions from your facility will be re-duced by the same percentage, and you will save money.
Please do not be confused by fast talking competitors that say their water heating system has 99% combustion ef-ficiency. All natural gas burners that are properly tuned and have proper furnace temperatures can make this claim. All this means is that the burner is burning all the fuel that it is supplied. However, thermal efficiency is a measure of how well the fuel used is transferred to the water being heated.
Lastly, beware of other manufacturers of direct contact hot water heater technol-ogy that claim to be
the same as Ludell. Ludell has been in business since 1948 producing energy saving products. In cooperation with our burner supplier, Ludell developed the proper furnace combustion zone for optimal tem-perature which re-duces the formation of (N2O) and (CO). Some other direct contact water heater manufacturers save money on materials by shortening their combustion chamber, use a cast iron oven type burner and even eliminate the protec-tive dual wall water chamber just to gain a price advantage.
Act now and go Green. You will not only emit less pollu-tion and reduce fuel consumption, but you will save Green-backs too!
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Serving Poultry Farmers Across the Southeast
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Albertville, AL8600 US Highway 431Albertville, AL 35950
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Anniston, AL501 Quintard Ave. Suite 3
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Arab, AL340 Cullman RdArab, AL 35016256-586-6544
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Gadsden, AL301 South Fifth Street
Gadsden AL 35901256-543-9594
Scottsboro, AL419 E Laurel Street
Scottsboro, AL 35768256-259-2545
Woodland Office23431 Highway 48
Woodland, AL 36280256-449-2671
Birminghman, AL14 Office Park, Suite 105A
Birmingham, AL 35223205-822-8150
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