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Zinc complexes improve feed
conversionBy Wiebe van der Sluis,
Rooster45, Doetinchem,
The Netherlands
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Editorial
CONTENTS
Transgenic Chicken A New Horizon For
4 HOAVA OMEGA-3 EGG
Anticancer Antiviral Drugs
Now the chicken eggs, the multiutility Zinc complexes improve feed conversion
highly nutritious edible articles are going 8 By Wiebe van der Sluis, Rooster45, Doetinchem,
The Netherlands
to explore a new horizon for the welfare of
the mankind. The most wanted drugs to “Quality Brands India 2012-14” Award to
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act against the cancer would be available in sufficient Indian Herbs, Saharanpur.
quantity from the eggs of transgenic hens and the work is
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Good Breeding & Good Manners Focus
going on in full swing in the Institute of Roslin near at Arbor Acres Seminar
Edinburgh, UK.
Seminar Low Protein Diets for Layers by
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A team at The Roslin Institute, near Edinburgh, UK - Evonik Degussa
where, 10 years ago, Dolly appeared, the sheep that was
the first ever cloned organism - has created genetically 14 Groundbreaking roofing solutions for heat insulation
and water proofing
modified chickens whose eggs contain cancer-fighting
proteins in their white. The institute has produced five 16 Big Dutchman No. 1 Worldwide
generations of transgenic birds, some 500 individuals.
18 Jab Performance Bolti hai To Duniya Sunti Hai
The idea of producing the proteins involved in treatments
in flocks of laying hens means they can produce in bulk, Skylark Hatcheries was Conducted
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they can produce cheaply and indeed the raw material for Seminar in Yamunanagar
this production system is quite literally chicken feed.
19 New Appointments
Drugs obtained from chicken eggs would be cheaper and
easier to make. One of the characteristics of lots of medical 26 Buyers Guide
treatments these days is that they're very expensive. The
project is on the way for 15 years, and another five years of 28 Egg Rates
trials and 10 years for developing drugs will follow.
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4. Article
HOAVA OMEGA-3 EGG Dr. M.L.Kansal
The Idea of modification of diet with different fatty OMEGA-3 The HOAVA c o m p o n e n t o f
acid was carried out by Cruickshank in 1934. eggs are rich in arthrosclerosis.
Dyerberg and Bang (1979) found positive effect of monounsaturated & Benefits of Vitamin E for
Omega-3 fatty acids for Heart and Cardiovascular polyunsaturated fatty Health
diseases. Later on in (1980) designer egg rich in n-3 acids. Omega-3 & Omega-6 (a) Antioxidant and
fatty acids with anti oxidants was designed by fatty acids are essential non- antioxidant.:
feeding flax seeds in layer diet and was called as because these are not Vitamin E is since long
Profession Sim's Designer egg. Farell (1988) synthesized by human recognized as the body's
developed enriched egg with folic acid and iron. body. major lipid soluble
Lession (2004) in Canada produced lutein enriched When there is deficiency antioxidant and thus is
egg. In India Narahari (2004) developed Herbal of Omega-3 fatty acids & DHA, the following fundamental in maintaining the integrity and
enriched designer egg (HEDE). Professor S.K. symptoms are observed. functionality of the cellular membranes of all cells
Taneja (2008) at Punjab University also developed
A. Excessive thirst, frequent urination, rough or of the human body. As an antioxidant, vitamin E
Omega-3 eggs. DSM (2008) enriched yolk with
dry 'bumpy' skin, dry dull or 'lifeless hair, acts within cell membranes, protecting
pigment and vitamins.
dandruff, unsaturated fatty acid from oxidation. In doing so,
Keeping in view the work carried out by different the vitamin gets oxidized and must be recycled
and soft or brittle nails.
Scientists HOAVA Omega-3 egg has been back to its active form, typically by vitamin C.
developed by changing the diet of hens for Dr. B. Allergic conditions like, eczema, asthma, hay
fever etc. Therefore the two vitamins are closely interlinked
Kansal's Herbal Odourless eggs. and often investigated jointly.
HOAVA C. Visual symptoms such as poor night vision,
sensitivity to bright light or visual Due to its role as an antioxidant, vitamin E has been
H in HOAVA eggs stands for herbal, O for suggested for all conditions associated with
disturbances.
odorless & organic; A for free from antibiotics increased oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular
residues; V for rich in vitamins and A for free from D. There is poor concentration difficulties in
disease, diabetes, disorders involving chronic
aflatoxins residues. 100 ml liquid of HOAVA eggs working memory, and distractibility.
inflammation, preeclampsia cancer neurologic
contents are also rich in Omega-3 fatty acids E. Emotional sensitivity, such as depression, disorders, endurance exercise increased exposure
(400mg), DHA (100mg), CLA (400mg) Lutein excessive mood swings or undue anxiety. to oxidants and others.
(125mg) and Vitamin E (15.78mg), which are F. Sleep problems especially difficulty in In addition to its antioxidant function, recent
beneficial for human health. The eggs are enriched sleeping at night and waking up in the research has demonstrated specific role of vitamin
with Omega-3, DHA, CLA, Lutein, Yolk Pigment morning. E in signal transduction, gene expression, and
and very much rich in different vitamins, keeping Benefits of LUTEIN regulation of other cellular functions.
in view the health of human beings. This egg is also
Lutein is a carotenoid and its main role is in eye (b) Immune function: Immune functions
World's first egg in which all the parameters have
health, specifically in reducing the risk of Age decline with age, which may related to increased
been combined together for best health
related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which vulnerability of elderly people to infections and
programme.
occurs when the fragile center of the retina(the other diseases. Numerous studies suggest a role for
HOAVA eggs are also free from pesticide residues macula) deteriorates from a lifetime of slow but vitamin E in maintaining optimal immune status
as well as free from Salmonella, E coli and other steady damage. The macula is a small area of the later in life.
bacteria. Being odorless, egg drink can be prepared retina responsible for central vision, and high
from these eggs. The layers are given vegetarian (c) Heart Health: Vitamin E has long been credited
visual acuity. with a role in preventing atherosclerosis and heart
feed along with a mixture of 16 herbs. There are
Poor macular health can cause oxidative stress diseases due to its beneficial effects on various
herbal residues in the egg which are having some
within the retina, leading to a loss of central vision. mechanisms involved in atherosclerosis
antibacterial properties. These eggs can be kept at
room temperature for more than 8 weeks without Secondly its plays a role for maintaining healthy development. Researchers at the University of
any bacterial growth. skin. Thirdly its helps in improving cardiovascular Taxas Anderson Cancer Center have reported that
health by reducing arterial wall thickening, a
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6. Article
times death in men or animals. other types of bacteria, why?
These produced both acute and chronic toxicities Salmonella and E-coli bacteria can cause typhoid,
Comparison of Nutrients in 100g liquid eggs of HOAVA Omega-3,
Dr. Kansal's Herbal Odourless, with Regular Egg & Cow Milk
HOAVA Dr. Kansal's Regular Egg Cow Milk
Nutrients Units Herbal Odorless
Omega 3
Eggs Eggs/Herbal Eggs
Vita-A IU 1272.16 785.60 472.60 117.00
Vita-D3 IU 380.40 120.00 49.08 0.30
taking vitamin E regularly substantially reduces Vita-E mg 15.78 5.30 1.60 0.30
the incidence of lung cancer. Their studies further B12 µg 4.62 3.00 0.87 0.19
showed that people consuming the high amount of
vitamin E had the greatest benefit. A comparison of Biotin µg 51.60 46.92 20.00 ….
the persons taking the most vitamin E with those Folic Acid mg 5.05 3.11 0.03 0.45
taking the least resulted in 61% reduction in lung Thiamine mg 0.56 0.34 0.05 0.04
cancer risk.
Riboflavin mg 0.80 0.53 0.33 0.16
Two landmark studies published in the New
England Journal of Medicine revealed that those Pyridoxine mg 0.006 0.003 0.06 ….
who took at least 100 IU of vitamin E daily reduced Calcium mg 50.00 50.00 50.00 113.00
their risk of heart disease by 59 to 66%. Researchers
Phosphorus mg 240.00 240.00 200.00 90.00
at Cambridge University in England reported that
patients diagnosed to be suffering from coronary Iron mg 2.00 2.00 1.96 0.057
arteriosclerosis could lower their risk of having a Sulphur mg 75.00 75.00 75.00 30.00
heart attack by 77% by supplementing with 400 IU
to 800 IU per day of the natural (d-Alpha Zinc mg 2.11 2.11 1.30 0.28
tocopherol) form of vitamin E. Cholesterol mg 306.00 234.00 420.00 380.00
Enrichment with vitamins Protein g 13.00 13.00 12.80 3.30
This eggs is not only enriched with vitamin-E , but Biological Values % 96.00 96.00 96.00 84.00
is also very much enriched with other fats soluble
vitamin-A (for eye sight and other exo(skin) and
internal lining (endo thelial linings) of digestive, ranging from deleterious effects upon the central paratyphoid, diarrhea like conditions in human
respiratory, urinary and reproductive system, nervous, cardiovascular, pulmonary system and beings. It is an International problem to reduce
vitamin D3 (for calcium phosphors metabolism, digestive tract, some time leading to death. incidence of salmonella. This bacteria is
development of skeletal system, embryonic Aflatoxin is associated with both toxicity and transmuted to the young chicks through hatching
development, abnormalities of joints and bone carcinogenicity in human, animal and poultry eggs contaminated with this disease.
growths) and water soluble vitamins like B12 , populations. Acute aflatoxicosis results in death, HOAVA Omega-3 Egg drinks
Biotin, Folic acid, Thiamine, Riboflavin, chronic aflatoxicosis in cancer, immune
People should consume more eggs in summer as
Pyridoxine. These vitamins can be same in the suppression and other “slow” pathological
the diet is deficient in proteins in this season. The
table given below. Water soluble vitamins help for conditions. This is the reason why the eggs should
eggs are not any heating effect in summer, when
the blood formation, beri beri disease, migraine, be free from residues of aflatoxins.
these eggs are consumed without addition of oil in
liver functions, anti-carcinogenic, factors, The eggs should be free from Pesticides residues, different recipes. Oil (ghee) is the main culprit for
carbohydrate and protein metabolism and why?
high energy and heating effect. One can prepare
reproductive problems (in ladies). Pesticides via food are the source of several egg drink from these eggs. These eggs are
The Biological value of egg vitamins is much mysterious diseases like cancer, epilepsy, liver and Odourless and very good in taste. The egg drink
higher, than the vitamins consumed in the form of kidney dysfunction, depression, neuritis etc.. can be prepared in the following manner
capsules prescribed by medical practitioners. Besides causing acute and chronic toxicities, these Procedure:
This egg is rich in various nutritional contents as pesticides residues are affecting in general the
1. Break 4-6 eggs in one pot.
compared to other brands of eggs and Cow milk., immune system and other sensitive system leading
to Immuno suppression and various metabolic and 2. Mix well the white & yolks with egg beater.
Cholesterol level
genetic disorders in human populations. 3. Mix sugar/ sharbat concentrate as per need
The cholesterol level in 100g of egg liquid is for 1 liter of drink.
The food and Drugs act and the Food and Drug
306.00mg as compared to Regular egg 420.00mg
Regulations of Canada have set a zero tolerance 4. Put half liter warm water and mix the
which is almost more than 25% low in cholesterol
level for pesticides residues in eggs. contents very well.
content. This low level of cholesterol also good for
reducing heart problems. The eggs should be free from Antibiotics and 5. Mix ¼ liter of cold water later on.
Veterinary Drug residues, why? 6. Strain the mixed contents in to another pot
Allergen contents
The antibiotics, sulfa drugs, Nirtofuran with tea strainer.
This egg is almost free from allergens. The egg has
Metabolites, Nitroimidazoles drug residues in
been given more than 20 children and adult 7. Mix 5-6 spoons of any flavored concentrate.
eggs can produce resistance in the human beings.
persons who were suffering from allergy due to 8. Put Ice cubes or keep in refrigerator; the drink
Developed countries have banned the use of
eggs. When these eggs were served there was no antibiotics in the feed or in the drinking water to the will be ready for service
symptoms of allergy in these persons. birds. It becomes difficult for Doctors to treat such References are available on request.
The Eggs should be free from Aflatoxins patients. There is a need for sensitive test for For inquiries please Contact:
residues. Why? suitable antibiotics for the treatments. The new Kansal & Kansal Agro Farms
Aflatoxins are fungal metabolites (toxin) which antibiotics are much more costlier and heavy
Kohand, Distt Karnal, Haryana(India)
occur in a wide variety of foods and feeds and expenses needs to be done for proper treatment of
when ingested, inhaled or observed through skin patients. Call at: +91-98125-33722, 98120-33722
causes lowered performance, sickness or some The eggs are free from Salmonella, E-coli or any Mail us at : kansalagro@gmail.com
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8. Article
Zinc complexes improve feed conversion
Dietary zinc stimulates immunity and supports skeletal development, feathering and skin
strength, etc. In addition, feeding highly bioavailable sources of zinc, such as zinc complexes, to
broilers also shows improvements in gain and feed conversion.
By Wiebe van der Sluis, Rooster45, Doetinchem, The Netherlands
acetate 19%. It is also true that the
relative biological value of zinc sources
varies (see Table 1).
Growth promotion effects
Because of the low zinc content in some
feed ingredients with varying levels of
bioavailabily, it is necessary to add zinc
to poultry diets. In the European Union,
zinc diet contents are allowed up to 150
mg/kg feed. These levels cover largely
the recommended requirements for
most animals, especially when highly
bioavailable zinc complexes are
supplemented.
When feeding zinc complexes within
these legal limits, it helps decrease the
severity of footpad and skin lesions, as
well as improve feathering condition
Zinc is an essential trace element in all living and skeletal development. Since zinc
systems from bacteria, plants and animals to also stimulates the development of the
humans. Its biological function was not immune system, providing sufficient
understood until 1934. It took another 20 years bioavailable zinc results in healthier
before naturally occurring zinc deficiency was birds. Trials conducted in various parts
recognized as the cause of parakeratotic of the world clearly indicate that zinc
(hardening and cracking) lesions of the skin of complexes have a positive effect on
pigs, and slow growth, poor feathering and body weight and feed conversion in
abnormal skeletal development in poultry. broilers, as well as egg production and
Recent poultry literature suggests zinc shell quality in laying hens. These
deficiency in poultry is associated with footpad effects are more notable during heat
lesions and poor carcass quality due to scratches stress.
and skin damage. This made poultry producers
Improved performance
and nutritionists realise that adequate dietary
zinc supplementation is critical in poultry Recently, researchers at Auburn
production. University, Alabama, USA,
investigated the influence of zinc
Bioavailability of zinc
complexes on live performance and
Zinc is primarily absorbed in the small intestine.
carcass grade of broilers. They reported
However, it is known that binding form and
that feed conversion was improved for
other dietary ingredients can influence the
female broilers fed Zn complexes at 25
bioavailability of zinc. In monogastric animals,
and 42 d of age and male broilers at 21 d
phytate, for example, decreases zinc absorption.
of age. In a follow up study, the same
Dietary calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,
group showed (in a trial with 1440 male
nickel, copper and iron also affect zinc
bioavailability. Ross broilers over 49 days) a feed:gain
of 1.701 versus 1.736 for broilers fed zinc
There are differences in bioavailability between
complexes and ordinary sulphate,
various zinc sources. Most of them are quite low,
respectively (Figure 1). A summary of
for example: the absolute bioavailability for zinc
22 trials from Zinpro Corporation
oxide is 22%, for zinc sulphate 23% and for zinc
showed that feeding broilers zinc
complexes improved the feed efficiency
Some zinc facts3 by 3.9 points (0.039 or a 2%
• Zinc is needed for immunity, cell division, improvement) when weights were
cell growth, wound healing, and equalized to those of the sulphate
carbohydrate metabolism. control (Figure 2). This feed efficiency
• Zinc is also needed for the senses of smell advantage continued to persists even
and taste. when broilers were reared to heavier
• Zinc from plant sources is not as available weights (>3.4 kg). These results show
for use by the body as the zinc from animal that providing sufficient zinc
sources. Therefore, low-protein and complexes helps improves bird
vegetarian diets tend to be low in zinc. performance.
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10. Press Release
“Quality Brands India 2012-14” Award to “Rashtriya Udyog Ratna Award” to Sushil
Indian Herbs, Saharanpur. Agrawala, Chairman Of Indian Herbs
The National Education & Human Resource Development Organization Rashtriya Udyog Ratna Award has been conferred by the National
has conferred the “Quality Brands India 2012-14 Award” to Indian Herbs Education & Human Resource Development Organization on Shri Sushil
Research & Supply Co.Ltd., Saharanpur in Mumbai recently. Indian Agrawala, Chairman of Indian Herbs Group of companies in Mumbai
Herbs, established in 1951, has received this award for the excellence in recently. Shri Sushil Agrawala has been honoured for his very
the field of Ayurvedic Veterinary Medicine. Indian Herbs, under the distinguished and exceptional services during the last 40 years for
guidance of its Chairman, Shri Sushil Agrawala, is the pioneer & founder developing Veterinary Ayurveda (herbal veterinary medicine) as a
of the concept of herbal animal health products and herbal feed science of animal health care. This innovative work has now become an
ingredients and market leader since then.As per ORG veterinary market internationally recognized science and also has evolved as an industry
survey report, Indian Herbs not only in India, but in
achieved 4th ranking in 1994 around 40 other countries
overtaking leading Indian also.
and multinational
Veterinary Pharma Starting from 1968 Sushil
companies such as Pfizer, Agrawala visualized and
SKF, Rhone Poulenc, gave practical shape to the
Cynamide, ICI, Roche, as concept of development of
well as leading Indian herbal veterinary products
companies like Alembic, as Veterinary Ayurveda, on
Wockhardt, Cadila, modern scientific lines
Ranbaxy etc. Since then, it including pharmacological
continues to be one of the top and toxicological studies
4 veterinary pharma and controlled clinical trials,
companies in India the parameters which apply
successfully competing with for scientific development of
Veterinary Pharma MNCs. any modern synthetic
Out of the total AHP medicine.
market in India, the Shri Agrawala has received
products of INDIAN HERBS many National Awards viz.
represent 18 sub-therapeutic groups and rank in first three products with For Outstanding Entrepreneurship (2007), Outstanding R & D
highest market share in their respective sub-therapeutic groups. Achievements (2008) and Outstanding Quality Products (2010) from
Himalayan Batisa has now become the flagship product of the company Govt. of India; many U.P. State Excellent Export Performance Awards
and a house hold name among the farmers and veterinarians all over (1995-96, 2004-05 & 2008-09); AIMA - Dr. J.S. Juneja Award (2007) for
India. The statistical analysis shows that if Himalayan Batisa packs sold Creativity and Innovation from All India Management Association,
in one year are stacked one over the other it would be equivalent to Delhi; “Award of Honour” (2007) from Indian Society for Veterinary
scaling Mount Everest many times every year. Medicine; Ambassador of Goodwill Award from Lions International
Besides Veterinary Medicines, Indian Herbs has also successfully (1991-92) etc.
developed better and economical alternatives to synthetic vitamins,
amino-acids and other nutrients through natural herbs, e.g. Herbal
Vitamin C, E, Choline as well as natural Methionine, Lysine etc. and now Sushil Agrawala has widely travelled to around 50 countries of the world
poultry and livestock farms in India and other countries are using them for making scientific presentations on Veterinary Ayurveda and has so
with very encouraging results and satisfaction with significant savings in far personally authored 53 research papers which have been published in
cost as well. various national and international journals and magazines. He has given
Indian Herbs is now marketing around 200 herbal veterinary medicines Guest Lectures on invitation of many Agriculture, Veterinary and other
and feed supplements for use in animals and 30 products for use in Universities all over the country.
human beings. Appreciating the concept of Veterinary Ayurveda, the achievements of
Indian Herbs has received many awards from Government of India and Sushil Agrawala have been covered on various national and
State Government for manufacturing excellent quality products and for international TV channels including `Country Watch' and `Country File'
outstanding R & D achievements. programmes of BBC, UK; Doordarshan, Astha TV and PRAGYA TV etc.
Indian Herbs has regularly earned very valuable foreign exchange during 1994 to 2011. The Print Media has also published about him and
during last two decades from the export of its Veterinary Ayurveda his articles in leading news-papers and magazines e.g. STRAIT TIMES,
products to around 40 countries, besides establishing the concept of Malaysia (1986); Feed Mix, The Netherlands (2005); The Arab World Agri
Veterinary Ayurveda all over the world, which in itself is a great image Business, Bahrain (2005); The Hindustan (Hindi) (2009 and 2010); and the
builder for India. Hindustan Times (English), in June, 2011.
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12. Press Release
Good Breeding & Good Manners Focus Seminar Low Protein Diets for Layers by
at Arbor Acres Seminar Evonik Degussa
NETHERLANDS - Customers from Russia and Kazakhstan had a vital Evonik Degussa India organized a seminar on low protein diets for layers
input into the agenda of their annual Arbor Acres meeting in the at Berhampore, Odisha, India. Berhampore is primarily a layer belt with
Netherlands. Following a number of requests breeding was top of the a population of approximately 1.4 million layer birds. The seminar was
agenda with male management being a key talking point.
In addition to presentations on managing males and females from
transfer to peak, representatives of the five Russian and Kazakh
companies present also discussed improving the quality of Hatching
Eggs and Day Old Chicks from young Parent Stock (PS) flocks as well as
touching on nutrition issues during rearing and production of the flock
and of course useful information on vaccinations.
well attended by around 31 delegates who included almost everyone of
the local layer farming community. Mr. Utpal Adhikari, sales manager
for Eastern India, welcomed the guests in local language in his opening
The group was also given unprecedented access to two Dutch broiler
farms to look at different techniques used in the Netherlands. The address. Dr. Karthik Masagounder, technical sales manager for Asia
farmers answered questions and shared their experiences with the South, mentioned the importance of feeding the layer birds with low
Russian visitors. protein diets supplemented with amino acids to get the same kind of
Stanley Millar, Sales Manager, Aviagen said: “We're very grateful to our performances, particularly, in a time, when raw material prices are really
partner VIPP Agri Services B.V. for helping make this fourth technical volatile. In his second speech, Dr. Karthik compared the effects of herbal
seminar the best one yet. The event was part of our on-going technical methionine sources with DL-Methionine in poultry diets, as layer
support program which we provide to all our customers. The objectives farmers sometimes get attracted to herbal methionine due to its cheaper
were to give new ideas and practices to our customers, to let them talk to prices. We also took this opportunity to introduce our new probiotic,
each other to share experiences, to ask questions and get required Gallipro, to the customers in this area. Dr. Saikat Saha, business
information from AA technical specialists. development manager of Evonik Degussa India gave the vote of thanks
“To that end we have really succeeded. The Arbor Acres bird has to the customers.
performed exceptionally well in the Russian and Kazakhstan
marketplace and breeders have really engaged with the technical teams
to get the best performance from the birds.”
Ukraine Bans Chinese Poultry Imports
Presentations were made by Stanley Millar, Technical Manager Dejan UKRAINE - Ukraine has banned poultry imports from seven
Bosanac, Veterinarian Akos Klausz, Incubationist Timea Torma, and administrative territories of China because of outbreaks of highly
Nutritionist Eija Helander. In addition to the theory and practical pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on their territory.
examples, delegates also enjoyed the poultry museum at Barneveld and Information about the ban was sent out in a telegram by State
the flower garden at Keukenhof. Veterinary Inspector Volodymyr Horzheyev, the press service of the
Marina Cherekaeva, Sales Director, VIPP Agri Services B.V.,added: “I am State Veterinary and Biosecurity Service of Ukraine reported.
very pleased with the programme we put together for our customers this According to KyivPost, in particular, the ban is in effect for the
year. We did our best to meet their requirements and give them as much provinces of Gansu, Liaoning, Yunnan, the Tibet Autonomous
information as possible. Such meetings are always very useful, they Region, the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the Xinjiang Uygur
stimulate the dialogue between the Arbor Acres team and our customers Autonomous Region, and the Island of Taiwan.
and that helps us in establishing long-term cooperation.”
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14. Article
Groundbreaking roofing solutions for heat insulation
and water proofing
Atul Khanna Ajay Mohta
Supreme Industries has been on the fore front of In line with this, Supreme offers 'INSUreflector'- a bathrooms & terrace gardens. DURAmembrane
introducing path-breaking plastics for myriad radiant heat reflective insulation material made can not only be used in new constructions but also
applications in diverse industries. The company, of polyethylene air bubble film (ABF) laminated at the time of repair of a structure,” points out
established in 1942, offers unique roofing with aluminum foil on one or both sides. The Ajay Mohta.
solutions, already popular in the industry. bright surface of the aluminium foil reflects 96 per
It does not absorb water at all. Its 'K' value does
Supreme's protective packaging division plays cent to 99 per cent infra-red radiation received by
not deteriorate. “Talking about evaluation
the role of a solution provider to clients in diverse the surface of a heated slate roof. It protects the
against bitumen based products we all know that
industries, specifically in the application areas of building from undesirable heat gain. The thin
bitumen disintegrates after contact with water.
Packaging & Cushioning, Insulation and reflective foil having low emissivity and high
Further, over a period it catches fungi and also
Construction. The division is a part of Supreme reflectivity when installed with an air space
starts melting during summer, thus lowering its
group, who is an acknowledged leader of India's restricts the transfer of far-infrared radiation
puncture resistant strength. The striking feature
plastic industry, handling over 2,30,000 tonnes of making it an ideal material to be used for
of DURAmembrane is that it has a very good
polymers annually and having the group underdeck application.
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16. Cover Story
Big Dutchman
No. 1 Worldwide
Big Dutchman today is a formidable force in the Pig and Poultry Equipment
Industry World Wide.
The story started in 1938 when two brothers, Jack and Dick DeWitt invented the
world's first automatic poultry feeding system (chain Feeder). This they sold
around the agricultural shows in the mid west of the United States under the
name of Automatic Poultry Feeder Company. The story goes that to encourage
potential customers to their stand they dressed a “large” man in traditional
Dutch clothing and he walked the show directing potential customers to the
stand. This caused the people to say “let us go to the Big Dutchman”, hence the
name of the company which we all know today Big Dutchman was founded.
The Meerpohl Family became involved in Big Dutchman in 1958 when Joseph
Meerpohl acquired the agency to market Big Dutchman equipment in Germany.
From that early start success came and his agency flourished under his steady
guiding hand.
Over the years there have been a few twists and turns but eventually in 1985
Joseph Meerpohl structured a management buy-out of Big Dutchman from
Hanson Trust and he secured the rights for worldwide sales except for North
and South America. At this time as it still is today, Calveslage, the seat of the
family home become the International Head Quarters for Big Dutchman and the
start of the phenomenal growth begins. The growth was and still is in the main
due to the company's old strengths and values which are still the basic values of
the company today. These are: to be fair, never leave a problem as we should
always try our very best to satisfy our customers and if we get it wrong put it
right as we should never knowingly lose a customer through dissatisfaction.
The company now employs approx. 2000 people worldwide and has a turnover
for 2010/11 of nearly $1.00 billion. Both the number of people and the turnover
continues to grow as the demand for pig and poultry equipment continues
unabated.
In Calveslage, the company's head office and the family home, there are
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17. Cover Story
approximately 900 people employed; the people
are involved in sales, marketing, product
development, logistics, IT, accounts and H & R.
We do not manufacture at our head office but
simply consolidate and distribute systems for
dispatch throughout the world.
At Calveslage there are over 200 engineers who
design, develop and trial new innovations.
These engineers work in conjunction with our
engineers throughout the world to develop
products suitable for the markets we serve. This
level of engineering development is essential as
the pig and poultry market is an ever changing
market and we have to cater for our customers
needs all over the world. Weekly there are new
challenges to stimulate the activity within our
technical departments and this ensures we stay
in tune with the markets we serve. The role of
the engineer is to look at the most cost effective
methods of achieving the market requirements
and they have to be alert to new manufacturing
methods and new material which can be used. It
is essential that the products we supply to our
customers achieve the performance levels and
length of life which our customers have come to
expect from Big Dutchman.
Computerization has become a significant part
of any livestock production operation and a
valued management tool. Today we use
computers for ventilation, feeding both wet (for
pigs) and dry, lighting, egg flow, bird weighing,
feed weighing, water monitoring, recording of
data etc. The technology and innovation is never market leader, there are Big Dutchman regional company was founded on a single product, the
ending as the demands of our customers leads head offices / logistic centers in Germany, USA, chain feeder, and today we cover feeding,
us forward coupled with our own views and Brazil, Russia, Malaysia, China, and South drinking, egg production systems, egg
visions for the future the new products are Africa. In addition to this the company has over collection, ventilation, air cleaning, manure
developed. This is evident from the awards we 200 representative offices and agents in over 80 handling etc and the range continues to grow I
have achieved in the field of electronics. The first countries worldwide. do not feel we will be short of work!
major award was a very prestigious World The future of Big Dutchman is in safe hands with The success of Big Dutchman is that it is a family
Poultry Award for its revolutionary Amacs Egg the current generation of Meerpohls and they business with the true virtues of a family
Flow System, this controls the flow of eggs to the continue to heavily invest in product business, Mr. Joseph Meerpohl (80) still has an
packing station supplying the correct number of development. As stated earlier we sell Pig and office and works from the company's head
eggs to the grading or packing machine to Poultry equipment but we also have BD quarters in Calveslage near Vectha in Northern
optimize throughput. This is done by knowing AgroRenewables GmbH & Co.KG (Biogas), BD Germany. His son Bernd runs Big Dutchman
the exact number of eggs per meter of egg belt. Wolking (feed mills), BD Fish (modern indoor with his second son Dirk being involved in the
Our second award came a year later in 2008 fish farming). families other activities. Joseph's daughters also
when Big Dutchman also achieved 70 years of India offers Big Dutchman another great play import roles within the day to day activities
existence. In that year the company was opportunity to supply the company's vast range of this ever growing enterprise.
awarded another Gold Medal but this time by of well tried and tested products which have This family contact which has been seen by
the DLG for its EggCam. The EggCam provides been successful throughout the world however many of our Indian customers reinforces the
the information for counting and evaluating the they will be tailored to the Indian markets customers trust in a brand which has not looked
eggs as they pass underneath this ingenious specific needs. India wants to increase food back since Joseph and now his son Bernd took
devise. production for both its home market plus due to over the helm.
Big Dutchman is a family orientated business lower production costs India has the
and family orientation allows for quick opportunity to export and India will grasp this
decisions and direct customer contact. opportunity. If we look at the current Indian For any query please contact :
Listening to our customers is why Joseph market production and the current and future
Mr. Philip Dye
Meerpohl has always told his team to “drink tea potential there is at least a decade of work in this
with your customers”. This ensures as a exciting market simply helping it reduce its Ph: +91-40-23551192
company we listen to our customers and we production costs and labour requirements. This
Email: bigd@bigdutchmanusa.com
should then understand their needs and wants coupled with the never ending changes in
and don't simply think we know what is legislation which cover welfare, omissions, food Fax: +91-40-23551183
required. safety, minimum wages and health and safety
and many others the industry throughout the
Being able to react quickly to change is essential
world will continuously be facing change. Don't
as all over the world we have change in
forget, change is opportunity and opportunity is
legislation, market demand and retailer
profit.
requirements. www.bigdutchmanusa.com
Change offers many opportunities for the years
From its humble beginnings 74 years ago Big
to come and when you consider that the
Dutchman today is truly the International
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18. Press Release
Jab Performance Bolti hai To Duniya Sunti Hai
feet per Birds in Boiler farming. Near about 40
farmers was present in the meeting. Dr. Manoj
Dhama advised farmers to give proper space
(1.5 sq. feet per Birds in Broiler farming) to the
Birds. So that farmers can get good profits.
Dr. Dhama also advised farmers about the litter
condition in rainy season Dr. Manoj Dhama
suggested farmers rice fogger at starting in
Brooding at least minimum for 10 days and
advised for proper feeders & drinkers.
A Symbol of quality and trust. Unnat Feeds Pvt. Dr. Dhama advised farmers to use all in and all
Ltd. Organized a Technical Poultry Seminar at out system in Broiler farmers.
Naini, Allahabad on 13 July 2012 at 11 AM in his
Mr Bunty, Mr. Sultan, Mr. Ahshan, Mr. Naved
Feed Mill.
and many farmers was present in the meeting.
This meeting was specially organized to discuss All Staff of Unnat Feeds Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Ratan
the problems of rainy season in Poultry Farms. Thakur (A/c. Manager), Mr. Sukhdev Sharma
Dr. Manoj Dhama Corporate GM of Unnat (A/c. Officer), Mr. Amit Chahal (Senior Plant
Feeds Pvt. Ltd. Some farms near Allahabad and Operator) was present in the meeting.
specially near Karchhana, Dist.-Allahabad.
At last Dr. Manoj Dhama gave a lot of thanks to
Farmers are not giving proper space to the Birds
presenting farmers & staff and invited for
in Broiler farming. They are giving 0.3 to 0.5 sq.
breakfast.
Skylark Hatcheries Conducted Toshniwal Powder
Seminar in Yamunanagar Transfer System
The Powder Transfer System is unique dry
material transfer system for dust free and avoid
to human touch.
Skylark hatcheries Pvt Ltd.one of the reputed broiler and layer farmers of the Yamunanagar The Principle of Vacuum Transfer has been
name in Indian poultry industry ,after and Saharanpur. proven to be better way to move many types of
successful technical seminar in Dr.vikas,veterinary officer Barwala,give the materials. The technology exists for moving
Panipat,Panchkula and Sangrur next session vote of thanks and invite all the guest for virtually and material that can be pulled
was conducted in Yamunanagar on 23rd june at cocktail and dinner. through a hose or tube. The System consists of
hotel Madhu. Vacuum Pump, receiver with filter and Hose
After welcome address by Dr.Uday,veterinary Pipe, etc.
officer Barwala,technical session started by the The Vacuum Conveying System designed
Dr.Brajesh Tikarya, Area technical Manager specifically for the direct charge loading of
Hariyana,Dr.brajesh delivered speech on mixers, sifter, milling reactor vessels and
Brooding and growing management .he packing machine etc.
emphasized the role of body weight and The Vacuum Transfer System is used in Feed
uniformity and its effect on the laying period ,he industries for transferring of Minerals,
is also explained how the Bovan white layers vitamins, powder additives for manufacturing
give the benefit to the farmer. feed premix / supplements etc.
Dr.S.K Bhardwaj,Quality control manager For Further details please contact
Skylark feeds, highlighted the quality of feeds Toshniwal Systems & Instruments Pvt Ltd
and selection of the good ingredient
267 Kilpauk Garden Road, Chennai - 600 010
ingredient.Dr.Bhardwaj explain the how to
company maintain the good qualiy standard Tel: 044-26448983 / 26448558/ 28445626
and how to producing world class quality Email : mixer@toshniwal.net / Web :
feed.he is also discussing the nutritive value of www.toshniwal.net
different feed ingredients.
The seminar was attended by the more then 100
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19. New Appointments
Cobb Global Animal Aviagen's Claeys Appointed President of European Distribution
Welfare Appointment EU - Aviagen announces that Patrick Claeys has been appointed as President
GLOBAL - Dr Kate of European Distribution for the Aviagen Group, replacing Brian Whittle.
Barger has been Patrick has a long and successful history with Aviagen, as a distributor and
appointed director of since 2003 as General Manager of Aviagen EPI.
world animal welfare Randall Ennis, CEO of Aviagen, commented that, “Patrick has an excellent
for Cobb. knowledge and understanding of the poultry industry throughout Europe
Dr Barger received a and will bring this expertise to the Executive Management Board. Patrick will
veterinary medicine announce a new General Manager for the Aviagen EPI operations in the near
degree from North future allowing him to focus on his broader European responsibilities.”
Dr Kate Barger Patrick Claeys
Carolina State University in 2002 and completed
a one-year avian medicine specialty programme
at the National Autonomous University of NFU Appoints New Director General
Mexico (UNAM) as a Rotary International
UK - The National Farmers Union has appointed Andy Robertson as its new
Scholar.
Director General.
She began her career with Cobb as export
manager in 2003 and two years later became Mr Robertson, who will take up the role in the autumn, has a strong
manager of sales and technical service for the background in farming and agriculture having previously served as Chief
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean region. Executive of NFU Scotland and in government as Scotland's Chief
In 2009, she moved to the UK to support Cobb Agricultural Officer.
Europe as the company veterinarian and quality
assurance manager, responsible for managing NFU President Peter Kendall said: “
programs involving biosecurity, animal welfare “I would also like to express my gratitude to Kevin Roberts for his work and
and avian health. support over the past two and a half years as Director General. Kevin has invested in developing
She will be working with external researchers the leadership capability within the NFU and has developed structures which place the NFU in a
and allied industries to improve the
very strong position for the future.”
understanding of the combined effect of
genetics, environment and management on the Andy Robertson, who is currently working as Assistant Director for Transport and Environment
bird's well-being. She will also support at East Sussex County Council, said: “I am delighted with this opportunity to lead the NFU and to
customer needs in aspects of animal welfare and work back in an organisation I passionately believe in and care about. I look forward to working
will work closely with company leaders to with the members and staff to promote and support British farmers and farming.”
develop animal welfare guidelines and resource
materials.
Protesters Cause Death of 700,000 Birds Egg Committee Seeks
INDIA - 700,000 birds died when a mob cut allowed to set up such a unit so close to the Wheat for Poultry Feed
off the power supply to a poultry farm in villages and what kind of chemicals were
Vizianagaram district, which cut the air being used in the plant. INDIA - The National Egg Coordination
conditioning and caused asphyxiation. A settlement appeared possible as the Committee (NECC) has asked the Union
A mob barged in to the Radha Sakku Agrio Government to allocate 1 million tonnes of wheat
Chipurupally police station sub inspector
Bio Pharma and switched off the power for poultry industry.
Adbul Maroof and revenue divisional officer
supply. When the staff tried to start the M Shankar Rao assured the people that a The Committee felt that this was necessary to help
generator they were attacked and beaten up general village meeting would be called on the poultry farmers to meet the feed
leading to the massive death of the birds. The July 22 to solve the matter and company requirements, following sharp increase in prices
company officials have said that it caused a of maize and soya meal the essential feed
officials would give an explanation. The
loss of Rs210 million. ingredients.
company officials also assured that they will
The long drawn protest by the local people take necessary action to stop the smell coming “The price of maize has gone up to Rs 1,400 from
News
against the pollution and the stink emitting from their premises. Rs 950-1,000 a quintal last year. The price of soya
from the poultry farm in Karlam village meal has increased to Rs 3,750 from Rs 1,800 a
But the situation suddenly got out of hand as quintal. The prices of other coarse grains such as
under Chirupally mandal of Vizianagaram
district took an ugly turnon Wednesday another group of villagers attacked the jowar and bajra too have gone up significantly,”
when hundreds of people from surrounding company and ransacked it, switching off the the Committee said in a press release.
villages staged a sit in protest in Karlam power supply. Though the police later used
It alleged that forward trading, speculation and
demanding the closure of the unit, claiming force to disperse the mob the restoration of hoarding were the reasons for the sharp increase
that the stink and the pollution was adversely power supply took a very long time. Deputy in prices of these feed ingredients. As a result, the
affecting their health. general manager of the company Sitrama break-even level for egg production has gone up
The poultry farm belongs to the Radha Sakku Raju was also injured in the attack. to Rs 3 from Rs 2.25 a year ago.
Agro Bio Pharma company which also runs Officials said that the birds were kept in air The break-even price level for broiler production
other businesses from the same premises. conditioned halls as the region is still in the has increased to Rs 61 from Rs 53 a year ago. “In
grip of a heat wave. the absence of corresponding increase in farm-
The local police and revenue department Tension has gripped the area and additional gate prices to offset the increase in input costs,
officials tried to sort out the issue by talking police forces have been deployed in Karlam millions of farmers are making losses,” it said.
to the local leaders and the company officials. and surrounding villages. It appealed to the Union Ministry of Consumer
The protestors led by the primary The total loss to the company has not yet been Affairs, Food and Public Distribution to intervene
agricultural committee S Srinivasulu fully estimated. and ensure allocation of wheat for the poultry
demanded to know how the farm had been industry.
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20. News
Lighting for Poultry, Beware the Buyer
GLOBAL - Over the next few weeks you will has been asked to visit several farms that have
become more and more aware that the 60w and had lighting solutions installed using LED's as
40w incandescent light bulbs are disappearing an alternative to Fluorescent Tubes and CFL's,
from supermarket shelves and more and more one even used the basis of a design it had put
concern is being shown over the issues of the together for the customer but then they were
Mercury contained in CFL's being used in the offered a cheap solution.
food production chain, it's simply very toxic. The following picture shows the poor results:
Over the past 5 years Agrilamp, has been An Led Tube simply does not provide and
working to ensure that you have a product that output of light that will work in a standard
was developed expressly for use in the Poultry fluorescent tube housing in a poultry house (it
Environment, be it for Layers or Broilers in a might be OK for an office). They might fit and
barn with queen posts or open span, multi tier or they will give off a lot of light, but the housing
slats and so on. Studying the research and the lens optics are not designed for this type
performed by countless Poultry Scientist over of light source. Apart from the black and white
the past twenty years or more and presently patches seen here on the floor, the areas that are
further advancing the research in conjunction lit have wavy lines where the lens of the housing
with a number of universities around the world, Agrilamp is tested on a twenty-four hour
separates the rows of LED's in the tube.
we have achieved our initial goal. To provide a average usage, because that's what you do with
Prototypes of LED tubes for poultry use were them and Glo Lighting offers a proper
range of Poultry Lighting products that for the built some years ago and it found that a simple
first time were built for purpose. guarantee to support that.
retrofit solution was not a simple task and at
To compliment this, Glo Lighting has used the While these farmers may have in the short term
present Glo Lighting does not sell an LED tube
latest technological software applications to saved a few pounds they ultimately will have to
for poultry production use. They simply don't
identify the very best installation layouts to pay for the labour to pick up the floor eggs. Of
work as well. The company just knows you
deliver an even and controllable intensity of course the company will do everything we can
would not be happy with the results.
light to meet the highest standards of energy to help them to solve the problem quickly.
In another building a cheap domestic LED had
efficiency, bird performance and welfare Agrilamp distributors around the world are
been installed which put a bright spot of light on
anywhere in the world today. supported by the provision of training and
the floor not what the farmer expected when he
Of course there would be a time when some software to avoid these problems and use only
was told it's just the same as Agrilamp. Glo
competition would be seen in the market and the highest standards of measurement that are
Lighting installed several Agrilamp next to it
this would be a healthy thing for any new tested independently to ensure the very best
and achieved an even distribution of light, just
technology as this shows that the market is solutions for you.
what the doctor ordered.
growing and that the solutions are being taken If in doubt email Glo Lighting and they will
Please remember that the vast majority of Light
seriously. provide you with free advice so that you can
bulbs of any kind are tested on the basis that
However buyer beware! Recently Glo Lighting choose wisely. Info@agrilamp.com
their average use will be 3.5 hours per day.
Breeding Adaptability as a
Genetic Trait
INDIA - The poultry breeding in India is successful. The advantages are
being able to adapt to the climate fluctuations, accepting average feed
and bouncing back into production after problems of a lower quality
feed, high temperatures and disease challenges to fine a profitable end to
the cycle, according to a research paper by Dr T. Kotaiah from Indbro
Research & Breeding Farms.
The study concludes that poultry breeding for efficiency alone may not
continue.
The investment on poultry housing and infrastructure is going up and
feed ingredients of good quality are getting expensive and may not be
available.
A change in environmental requirements will mean birds could become
exposed to low level of common infections without treatment and the
birds will simply have to cope with this.
The study says that the birds should perform well in low investment
houses, with lower quality feed and withstand some amount of
infections without using high order medicines.
However, the more practical way is to breed the birds under similar
conditions.
The initial data shows that the "Adaptability" can be built up in the flock
as a genetic trait.
The birds breed under suboptimal conditions perform even better, when
better environment is given.
Inputs such as manpower and investments also make it favourable to do
this and the growing markets will accept these birds more favourably.
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22. News
Poultry CRC wins CRCA Floods Destroy Poultry Farms and
Collaboration and Innovation Award Leave Thousands Food Insecure
The Poultry Cooperative Research Centre (Poultry CRC) has been BANGLADESH - Thousands of people have been left food insecure after
recognised for its collaborative efforts with industry and research extensive flooding, landslides and flash floods in eastern Bangladesh at
partners in the development of a vaccine against fowl cholera, Vaxsafe® the end of June. Crops and seed stocks have been badly damaged and it
PM. will be three to four months before farmers are able to replant.
The award, for significant innovation in Agriculture and Food, was made "We need to support the villagers now or we will face serious food
at the Cooperative Research Centres Association (CRCA) Conference on shortages in the region soon,” Matiur Rahman, director of the
May 16. As CEO of the CRCA, Professor Tony Peacock, explains "the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, (BDRCS) told IRIN. “Until the next
Australian Collaborative Innovation awards are an exciting
harvest we need to support the communities with cash and seedlings.”
development, as they
celebrate research that Fazlul Haque, Joint Secretary of the Disaster Management and Relief
makes an impact and is Division (DMRD), said the loss of rice paddies and livestock in the floods
out there actually had badly shaken the livelihoods of millions who depend on agriculture.
transforming the lives The government estimates that more than 1,000 hectares of seasonal
of Australians". crops were destroyed in eastern Bangladesh, while scores of poultry
Vaxsafe® PM is a live farms and fish hatcheries were swept away.
Poultry CRC CEO, Professor Mingan Choct attenuated vaccine “The Ministry of Agriculture is closely monitoring the situation in order
providing broad to allocate aid to the farmers,” Haque said. “But rescue operations are
protection against different strains of Pasteurella multocida, the
now over and we are concentrating on relief aid, providing tarpaulins,
causative agent of fowl cholera. It has been developed over an eight year
plastic sheeting, medicine, dry food and water purification tablets to
period in a collaborative effort between The University of Melbourne,
affected districts.”
Bioproperties Pty Ltd and the Poultry CRC.
An estimated five million people were affected by days of exceptionally
Poultry CRC CEO, Professor Mingan Choct, said at the time, "the
development of this innovative product is the direct outcome of an heavy rain, and the government says some 58,000 were displaced, but
extraordinary collaborative effort. Without the specific expertise each humanitarian partners on the ground say the real number was
collaborator was able to provide, this would not have been possible to significantly higher.
achieve". At least 131 people in four districts lost their lives when houses collapsed
With conservative estimates of $13M savings annually for the Australian and roads were flooded, the DMRD reported. Among the eight districts
poultry industry, which accounts for less than 1% of the global poultry impacted, Sylhet District in the northeast, and Chittagong, Cox's Bazar,
industry, the development of Vaxsafe® PM represents the type of real- and Bandarban districts in the southeast were the worst affected.
world output that can be achieved under a collaborative model like the At the beginning of July, the World Food Programme (WFP) in
CRC Program. "The poultry industry is a major contributor to Australia's Bangladesh conducted a rapid needs assessment in the three most
food basket. Without continued innovation and successful collaboration
affected districts in the southeast, where more than 100,000 people lost
in this sector we will fail to meet the challenges of feeding a growing
their homes and are in need of immediate assistance.
population", said Professor Choct.
Most of the displaced had returned to their homes by 11 July, WFP
Poultry CRC would like to take this opportunity to thank our
reported. “There will of course be an impact on food security because
participants and researchers, in particular, Dr Peter Scott, Dr Rima Youil,
Dr David Tinworth and many other staff members from The University seedbeds have been affected, but it is difficult to quantify this currently,”
of Melbourne and Bioproperties who made this success possible. said Michael Dunford, WFP deputy country director. “The next harvest
Professor Kevin Whithear of The University of Melbourne was our season is not until October. WFP and others will continue to monitor the
program manager to whom we owe our sincere thanks. situation.”
Poultry Sector in Andhra Seeks Subsidy in Rice, Wheat
INDIA - Andhra Pradesh Poultry Federation trading in the commodity. “The requirement of
(APPF) joint secretary N. Nageswara Rao has the domestic consumption should be
asked the Ministry for Consumer Affairs and considered before allowing further exports,” he
Public Distribution to allot at least 2 million added.
tonnes of wheat and rice at subsidised rates to He said that the AP produced seven crore eggs
the poultry farmers who were facing hardships per day, which is one third of country's egg
owing to higher feed price which comprises of production and three crore broilers per month
maize and soya. accounting for one tenth of the country's broiler
, Mr Rao said that poultry industry was facing a production. “The poultry industry is providing
severe crisis owing to abnormal increase in the employment to more than six lakh people
prices of maize and soyameal which were mostly in rural areas,” he added.
principal feed ingredients. “The price of maize At the national-level the poultry industry
which was Rs.840 per quintal two years ago has contributed Rs.60,000 billion to the GNP and
gone up to Rs.1,350 per quintal and that of soya provided employment to over six million
has gone up to Rs.4,300 per quintal from people. Mr Rao said. “In addition, two lakh
Rs.1,700 per quintal. maize and four lakh soyabean farmers are
The yield of maize was 19 million tonnes last of broilers to Rs.90 per kg,” he pointed out. directly dependent on this sector because 80 per
year and that of soya 11.50 million tonnes in the Mr Rao said that the Government should cent of the maize and a substantial share of
country. This has resulted in the increase in the channelize soyameal exports to Iran through soyameal produced in the country are utilised
cost of production of an egg to Rs.3.25 and that Government agencies and also ban forward by the poultry industry,”
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