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Editor’s Comment 4

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Poultry conference explores many disease aspects 8

USPOULTRY’s John Starkey: Sustaining the industry through research and education 12Marketplace 14

Industry experts presented informa-tion and views on the broad variety of factors affecting production, and the inescapable link between feed and energy prices during the Midwest Poul-try Convention. Egg Industry provides synopses of two key presentations.

Dr. Hugo A. Medina:Factors that can infl uence egg production

Dr. Hugo A. Medina of Sparboe Farms outlined environmental, manage-

mental and disease factors which in-� uence perform-ance of table egg � ocks. “Produc-ers must balance these complimen-tary factors includ-ing welfare, food safety, � ock health and environmen-tal management to

produce eggs acceptable to consumers,” he stated.

Many factors acting individually or in combination either improve or detract from genetic potential. It is axiomatic that procedures such as cleaning and disinfection, vaccination, implementing biosecurity and routine management in-cur a cost. Optimal performance can be achieved through allocation of � nancial and other resources to harmonize the

immediate environment of � ocks. This includes attention to ventilation, light-ing, correct allocation of feed and the supply of cool, potable water.

Dr. Medina stressed the need to con-trol erosive diseases which detract from performance including mycoplasmosis, pasteurellosis, colibacillosis and enteri-tis. Viral respiratory infections including bronchitis and lentogenic Newcastle dis-ease interact with E. coli and the severity

of clinical impact can be in� uenced by inappropriate ventilation, atmospheric dust and other stress factors.

Dr. Paul Aho:Energy versus protein, the future relative costs of corn, soybean meal and DDGS

Dr. Paul Aho of Poultry Perspec-tives is a prominent economist dealing

By Dr. Simon Shane, Editor

MAY 2009 volume 114 number 5

Dr. Hugo A. Medina

Experts examine issues, predict prices, assess production

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The outstanding message from his presentation is that the price of grain is linked inexorably to the price of energy. This is illustrated by the spike in both corn and soybean prices during 2008

concurrent with the unprecedented rise in the cost of energy. The man-date established by Congress to divert corn to the pro-duction of ethanol for vehicle fuel is a function of the grain to energy re-lationship.

It is estimated that for the 2008-2009 crop year, 3.6 billion bushels of corn representing 30% of the U.S. corn crop will be used to produce ethanol. The current U.S. biofuels policy is sup-ported arti� cially by imposing a puni-tive tariff on the import of sugar-based ethanol from Brazil and extending a subsidy on blending.

Without these advantages, the etha-nol industry would not be viable. With the fall in the price of oil from a peak of $140 per barrel to $50 per barrel, many ethanol plants ceased production and many companies and cooperatives have � led for bankruptcy as they are unable to service debts incurred for capital expenditure.

Dr. Aho reviewed the major causes for the decrease in the price of grains over and above the in� uence of ener-gy. The general worldwide economic downturn, � ight of speculators from commodities and increase in grain

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supplies including wheat from Aus-tralia resulted in an easing of prices.

Dr. Aho does not anticipate that the reduction in ingredient costs will carry forward into the future. He anticipates that oil will gradually increase to over $100 per barrel within three years.

Veteran oil-man T. Boone Pickens forecasts oil at $75 per barrel by the

end of 2009. Based on projections in oil price, Aho sees the current corn crop at $4.20 per bushel with relative stability through the 2009/2010 harvest

and a gradual increase thereafter to $5 per bushel. Soybean meal attained $320 per ton in late 2007 with a de-cline to the current value of $250. This commodity will also show an increase over the proximal two years in sym-pathy with the price of corn although the corn to soybean ratio of approxi-mately 1:2 has been restored as the

world reces-sion recedes and demands increase.

Current low prices are a

respite but do not represent a long term trend as both energy and grain prices will increase in response to the law of supply and demand. EI

“The price of grain is linked inexorably to the price of energy.” —Dr. Paul Aho

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During March the industry was privileged to receive updates on research at the Midwest Poultry Association Convention and the West-ern Poultry Disease Conference.

Egg Industry was represented at both meetings and highlights are in-cluded in this edition.

Over the past � ve decades the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, formerly the Southeastern Poultry and Egg Association, has contributed to the growth and well-being of the indus-

try through educational programs and presenting the annual International Poultry Exposition in Atlanta. Your editor is

old enough to still refer to the January “show” in Atlanta as the “Southeastern” having also attended the “Fact-Finding” meetings arranged by the old SEPEA.

This month the new president of USPOULTRY, John Star-key, shares his views on the current state of the industry and our future.

Industry news and events are always of interest to pro-ducers and our allied supporters. Items are posted on www.WATTpoultry.com and appear in the digital newsletter Egg Industry Insider available on that Web site.

We trust that our reports and reviews are helpful in dis-cerning trends and planning for the future.

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Alternative housing systems dominate

Following successful passage of California Proposition 2 there was considerable interest in alterna-tive to cage systems among visitor to the 2009 Midwest Poultry Convention Trade Exhibition. Highlighted prod-ucts included:

Chore-Timewww.choretime.com

Their new Aviary System was dem-onstrated comprising a module with perches, feeders, drinkers, nests and on-belt manure collection.

Big Dutchmanwww.bigdutchman.com

The Natura 60 Aviary System was displayed in two tier con� guration to-gether with the Natura System which incorporates an option for a “winter garden” complying with organic hous-ing rules.

Farmer Automaticwww.farmerautomatic.de

A layer Aviary incorporating manure removal, egg collection and a chain feeding system was available for re-view.

Vencomatic www.vencomatic.com

Displayed the Bolegg Profector and

Terrace Systems suitable for retro-� t to existing units converted from cages or installation in new houses and the Ve-randa Layer System.

From discussion with suppliers and users it is evident that to receive op-timal results from aviary systems it is necessary to rear � ocks in a compatible system to allow pullets to become fa-miliar with the location of feed and wa-ter and to become pro� cient at moving through the different levels represented by tiers.

Prevention of diseases was a major feature of company offerings at the 2009 Midwest Trade Show. During the

dominate dominate 2009 Midwest show

Big Dutchman’s Natura 60 Aviary System was one of many products displayed at the 2009 Midwest Poultry Convention

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past few months, mergers and acquisi-tions have either taken place or been announced which will consolidate pro-duction of poultry biologics. Innova-tive produces included:

Fort Dodge Poulvac E.coli vaccine to prevent losses due to avian pathogenic E. coli strains which are responsible for mortality due to airsacculitis and perito-nitis. Poulvac Myco F strain lyophilized MG vaccine administered as a spray was also featured.

Merial Select offered a range of frozen and freeze dried v a c c i n e s against the cur-rently encoun-tered diseases of poultry in North America. Vaxxitec is an HTV vectored IBD vaccine for subcutane-

ous injections to pullets. The company is also introducing Hatch Pack cocci III which protection against Emeria acer-vulina, E. tenella and E. maxima.

Ceva Biomune produce a broad range of vaccines for the egg industry including an SE bacterin available in combination with Newcastle disease and bronchitis antigens and Vectormune HVT- vectored IBD vaccine which can be administered by the subcutaneous route. Biomune produce fowl pox-vec-tored LT and MG vaccines alone or in combination with AE. To be effective, these vaccine can only be administered after maternal pox antibody has waned. www.ceva.com

Decontamination of nipple drinking systems is critical to attaining optimal water � ow and consumption of water free of pathogens:

CidLines of Belgium supply Cid 2000 a combination of stabilized hydro-gen peroxide in an acid base. The prod-

uct will remove bio� lm in piping. www.cidlines.com

ChemTech of Iowa supply clear � ow a polyphosphate compound which sequesters calcium and other minerals in hard water. This prevents the formation of scale in water lines, cooling pads and equipment.

Biosecuity can be enhanced by ef� -cient decontamination of vehicles which are frequently implicated in the trans-mission of both viral and bacterial patho-gens. Innovative Equipment Solutions of Arkansas manufacture the Neptune Sys-tem which incorporates under-body and whole-vehicle drive-through spray sys-tems which can dispense disinfectants. Both permanent and temporary installa-tions can be supplied to suit the needs of users. www.neptunesystems.org

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New approaches to poultry disease control David A. Halvorson, University of Minnesota

Dr. Halvorson has long been an expo-nent of controlled marketing as opposed to � ock depletion as a means of con-trolling outbreaks of non-catastrophic disease. His experience with low patho-genic AI in turkeys in Minnesota led to a state policy of quarantining sites un-til virus excretion had ceased allowing transport of � ocks to processing plants for slaughter.

In contrast, recent out-breaks of low pathogenicity H7 infection in turkey � ocks have been controlled by depletion and disposal at great expense. The outbreak of H7 low pathogenicity AI in Connecticut in 2003 was control-led by quarantine followed by vaccina-tion (unnecessary) without depletion of � ocks.

It is noted that low pathogenicity in� u-enza falls under the control of individual

states in contrast to high pathogenicity avian in� uenza and exotic Newcastle disease which are under the jurisdic-tion of USDA-APHIS which mandates destruction and disposal. The approach in Minnesota is not generally applica-ble in other states with high volumes of poultry exports. Generally US trading partners impose a 90 day embargo on all states with a con� rmed outbreak of H5 or H7 avian in� uenza for at least 90 days following complete eradication of infection.

The proposal by Dr. Halvorson to es-tablish a “new disease control program” is not necessary practical. Outbreaks of low pathogenicity AI due to other than H5 and H7 strains which occur in layer and turkey � ocks might be subjected to controlled marketing. In contrast in states with signi� cant broiler popula-tions depletion remains the only ac-ceptable alternative.

Reference is made to the attached review of the “FAST” program cur-rently under consideration by US-DA-APHIS which will allow egg producers not affected by an exotic disease to transport eggs to market subject to predetermined biosecurity standards, intensive surveillance and daily demonstration of free-

dom from infection during and disease emergency.

Molecular typing of infectious bronchitis virusDr. H. M. Havez, Free University of Berlin

Producers in Europe are experiencing losses due to variant strains of IB as in the U.S.

Researchers at the Free University of

Berlin described a sequence of molecu-lar analysis used to characterize IB iso-lates from � ocks in Germany:✔General diagnosis of IBV infection

is con� rmed using reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction using a uni-versal primer pair amplifying fragments within the conserved N-protein gene. This step basically determines that the virus is in fact IB. At this stage, a sub-type speci� c RT-PCR analysis is per-formed to identify possible subtype 4/91 IB which is frequently encountered and responsible for losses in the EU.✔Aditional molecular typing of IB

strains is carried out using restriction enzyme analysis or sequence analysis of the PCR products. This technique allows characterization of viruses by determining the composition of the S1 gene which codes for the speci� c anti-genic protein which is speci� c to the IB stain.✔Additional ampli� cation and the

use primer pairs and nest of primers are applied to further characterize isolates.✔Molecular studies similar to those

which are conducted by US laboratories have shown that German � ocks are in-fected with 4/91, D1466, V1397 and a new QX-like IB strain. The QX-like IB now predominates in German broiler � ocks demonstrating how variants can emerge and become dominant. The val-ue of this work lies in the fact that it is necessary to administer vaccines which are homologous with the speci� c strain to achieve optimal protection. A number of cases have occurred within the U.S. resulting in deterioration of shell quality requiring administration of other than traditional Mass-Conn and AR strain IB vaccines.

tablish a “new disease control program” is not necessary practical. Outbreaks of low pathogenicity AI due to other than H5 and H7 strains which occur in layer and turkey � ocks might be subjected to controlled marketing. In contrast in states with signi� cant broiler popula-tions depletion remains the only ac-ceptable alternative.

review of the “FAST” program cur-rently under consideration by US-DA-APHIS which will allow egg producers not affected by an exotic disease to transport eggs to market subject to predetermined biosecurity

Poultry conference explores many disease aspectsSelected abstracts of presentations at the Western Poultry Disease Conference are summarized.By Dr. Simon Shane, Editor

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Control of avian pathogenic E. coli in commercial poultry D. Karunakaran et al, Agtech Products, Division of Danisco

A survey was conducted on broilers, turkeys, and commercial egg flocks to ascertain the presence of avian patho-genic E. coli (APEC) responsible for deleterious effects on performance at subclinical levels of infection. Exami-nation of the E. coli isolates was car-ried out in a specialist laboratory using a multiplex PCR procedure. PCR prod-uct was subjected to random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis to establish the relationship between the isolates. Administration of the direct fed microbial acting as competitive in-hibitors of E. coli reduced the levels of APEC in the intestinal tract in laying hens from approximately 105 to 102.

All APECs are characterized by two or more virulence genes. The potential for pathogenicity among E. coli isolates including APEC can be determined rapidly using the multiplex PCR tech-nique.

Cross protection study of a modified live E. coli vaccine against three heterologous APEC serotypes in commercial broiler chickens K. Cookson et al

Scientists at Fort Dodge Animal Health in conjunction with Iowa State University examined the effect of three APEC strains (O1, O2, O18) on air sac lesion scores and mortality under con-trolled conditions. High lesion scores ranging from 2.2 to 2.5 were determined with the three isolates which were ad-ministered by the intratracheal route. In contrast non-challenged chicks showed a lesion score of 0.4. Challenge with E. coli resulted in mortalities of 5.8% and 13.9% respectively when O2 and O18 E. coli was administered. Vaccination of day-old chicks reduced lesion scores to values ranging from 1.2 to 1.3 and only 10% mortality was demonstrated in the treatment receiving O18 E. coli which is extremely virulent. Further reduction in the pathogenic effect of E. coli oc-

curred when chicks were vaccinated on day-1 and again at day-18 with lesion scores of 0.7 to 1.0 with mortality rang-ing from1.3% to 5.6%.

Although these studies were per-formed on broiler chicks, it is evident that a commercially available E. coli vaccine can protect against airsaculitis and mortality under controlled condi-tions. It would be expected that this vaccine would be protective when ad-ministered to pullets reared in either cage or floor systems.

Assessing the financial impact of diseases of egg producing flocks S. M. Shane

Based on the fact that E. coli peri-tonitis is now regarded as the leading cause of mortality and the most press-ing problem in commercial egg produc-tion in U.S., simulation studies were undertaken to determine the cost effec-tiveness of vaccination.

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peritonitis of 5% of a flock of 100,000 hens placed, commencing around the 45 week of age. It is recognized that losses can rise to above 20% of a flock either during the post peak period of the first cycle or following molting. Assuming a mortality of 5% due to E. coli over a 4-week period following the 45th week of production the average cumulative egg production from the flock would be reduced by five eggs during the first cycle and seven eggs during the second cycle. The loss of a dozen eggs over the flock would amount to $27,000 over two cycles given a 30¢ per dozen con-tribution margin.

Loss of 2% of a flock of pullets among 100,000 chicks started would result in a loss of $7,000 given a transfer cost of $3.50. Administering two doses of E. coli spray vaccine would cost $2,000 for a flock of 100,000 hens. The poten-tial benefit to cost ratio of vaccination attains 15:1.

Structured evaluation of the impact of disease, environmental stress and nutri-tional deficiencies can be used to develop alternative strategies to prevent disease including vaccination, biosecurity or in some cases no action. Factors specific to an operation in addition to industry cost and return, some micro economic factors, influence cost and revenue at different times. Techniques such as gross marginal analysis can be applied to select the opti-mal course of action.

Protection against variant strains conferred by the recombinant HVT-IBDV vaccine VaxxitekF. Perozo

Studies conducted at the Poultry Di-agnostic and Research Center at the University of Georgia and Merial Select showed that the genetically engineered HVT vectored IBD vaccine is effective

against a challenge strain of IBD. The vaccine was administered at day

old and SPF chicks and broilers were challenged at 18 and 28 days. Under controlled conditions, survival and bur-sa- to- body weight ratios demonstrated that the vaccine was effective against a E-strain IBD variant challenge strain. This study confirms the effectiveness of the vaccine against classic type 1 mild and highly pathogenic field strains.

This vaccine may be a candidate to replace or supplement the protection provided by combinations of mild and intermediate vaccines administered to pullets during the first three weeks of rearing. Since the vector is a modified HVT virus, vaccinates will be stimu-lated to produce antibody to the VP2 capsid protein over a prolonged period. Since the recombinant vaccine contains only a subunit of the genome of IBD, evolution of new variants and reversion is not possible.

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Report documenting an outbreak of very virulent infectious bursal disease in Northern California pulletsS. T. Stoute

A paper presented by Dr. Simone T. Stoute and colleagues affiliated to the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, Turlock, reported on a outbreak of mortality tentatively ascribed to vvIBD infec-tion.

The presentation made at the 2009 Western Poultry Disease Conference documented mortality of 26% and 34% respectively in the index pullet flocks aged 11 and 14 weeks. Based on the post mortem changes which in-cluded edematous bursae of Fabricius and muscle hemorrhage followed by microscopic examination, a provision-al diagnosis of IBD was made.

In view of the severity of mortality and the appearance of the lesions, iso-lates were submitted to the Ohio Ag-riculture Research and Development Center in Wooster, Ohio for exami-nation by Dr. Daral J. Jackwood. The molecular analysis of the virus showed strong similarity with vvIBD strains isolated in Europe, Asia and Africa. This form of infectious bursal disease is exotic to the U.S. but has been re-cently identified in Central America. The strain is responsible for severe immunosupression and mortality and prevention requires the application of intermediate-plus vaccines. It is noted that the affected flocks had received three doses of intermediate stain vac-cine by the spray route consistent with accepted industry practice.

At the present time the outbreak is under active review by the California Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Critical questions which must be an-swered are:✔Is the virus in fact homologous

with vvIBD stains which are respon-sible for severe losses in other than North America? ✔What was the origin of the virus

since vvIBD is exotic to the U.S.? Emergence of the infection on a small farm presumes introduction from out-

side the U.S. with obvious implica-tions for biosecurity.

Egg Industry will report on findings as released by responsible authorities.

In vitro Bio-Mos agglutination of salmonella isolates from California poultry farmsN. Reimers et al

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intestines of chicks which had died. A special agglutination test was de-

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USPOULTRY’s John Starkey:Sustaining the industry through research and education

John Starkey, president of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, is re-sponsible for the administration of all programs and activities of the or-ganization at national and international

levels. Starkey is a professional engineer with de-grees from Pur-due University and Georgia Tech. He has served as the responsible manager for envi-ronmental affairs at Gold Kist and Hudson Foods and

has extensive experience in the broiler industry. He served as vice president of environmental programs for USPOUL-TRY and was appointed president in December 2007.

Egg Industry: John, could you review the challenges facing our industry?

John Starkey: It is evident that we are faced with challenges including chang-ing expectations in animal welfare, environmental and food safety expec-tations and a deterioration in the econ-omy. Escalation in feed costs coupled with waning demand … particularly in food service … represents a heavy bur-den for meat and egg producers.

EI: How does USPOULTRY interact with other industry organizations?

JS: We have a close working rela-tionship with the National Turkey Fed-eration, the National Chicken Council, United Egg Producers and the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council.

Over the past two decades USPOUL-TRY (previously the Southeastern

Poultry and Egg Association) has as-sisted state and national organizations with technical and � nancial support.

As an “all feather” organization we have similar broad issues overriding the narrower focus of the specialty associa-tions. Our mission includes education, communication and enhancement of productivity. Aspects of marketing and lobbying are the province of the indi-vidual associations.

EI: How do you view the recent passage of California Proposition 2?

JS: I view the passage of the Proposi-tion as animal ag’s failure to communi-cate with consumers.

We have done an excellent job in interacting with our customers but we

have left it to them to pass on our mes-sages about quality and wholesomeness. We have been content to accept that as a component of animal agriculture we have been low-cost ef� cient producers.

Consumers have a new set of expec-tations. Failure to communicate has created a void which is being � lled by opponents of intensive livestock pro-duction.

EI: USPOULTRY is known for its edu-cational programs. Do you see this ac-tivity continuing?

JS: The educational programs in our Poultry & Egg Institute are the “heart and soul” of USPOULTRY. Its success has been driven by the close involve-ment of producers and allied industry

members in setting our seminar agenda and priorities. We are constantly aware of challenges and new opportunities and our seminars take advantage of available resources in universities, gov-ernment institutes and industry to trans-fer knowledge.

In the last year, we’ve also started providing educational products in an electronic format … addressing speci� c industry training needs or information resources on key industry issues.

For example, we produced a DVD-based “issue kit” that provides the ben-e� ts and rationale for aresenicals in poultry feed, and a DVD-based training program on stormwater pollution. We are excited with the responsiveness of the industry to these new products, and

they will become a staple of our prod-ucts moving forward.

EI: Will USPOULTRY be able to con-tinue supporting research?

JS: Since the mid-80s USPOULTRY and its predecessor, the SEPEA, have distributed over $20 million to faculty at land grant universities and other in-stitutions to conduct applied research. This year we hope to award grants to the value of $750,000.

Our research committees review grant applications and we favor short term projects which could be regarded as addressing immediate problems.

Our research support program al-lows many students at the master’s and doctorate levels to become involved

John Stakey

We are convinced that a major ‘poultry show’ is sustainable on an annual basis in North America …

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in our industry under the guidance of experienced faculty. Much of the fed-eral funding today is di-rected at basic research in biotechnology. Grants from USPOULTRY frequently bridge the gap between basic knowledge and commercial application.

EI: A principal activity of US-POULTRY is the annual IPE. In recent years there has been talk of reducing this event’s frequency. Is this a possi-bility?

JS: We are convinced that a major “poultry show” is sustainable on an an-nual basis in North America … after all, we were able to attract roughly 18,000 people to Atlanta this year during a se-vere recession, following arguably the worst year for the modern broiler in-dustry, and a less than stellar year for the turkey industry as well.

Given we believe an annual show is sustainable, we believe USPOULTRY – an industry owned organization – should continue to sponsor the Interna-tional Poultry Expo (IPE) annually in Atlanta so net revenues from the show are directly funneled back into the in-dustry, serving both our members and our allied industry.

We do intend to continue to add value to the show by increasing educational opportunities during show week. Addi-tionally, we’d like to continue growth in related industries.

Our affiliation with the American Feed Industry Association has broad-ened the scope of the IPE and has at-tracted both additional attendees and new exhibitors.

We would like to expand this ap-proach. We are having discussions with the National Renders Association since there is common ground between both those feed industry groups and poultry.

Other affiliations are also possible … again, bringing added value to both the exhibitor and the attendee.

EI: Any final thoughts for our readers?JS: I reiterate our mission statement

in which we state that we are commit-ted to the advancement of research and

education and that we must be responsive to the changing needs of our industry.

U S P O U L -TRY absolutely promotes re-sponsible wel-

fare practices and environmental stew-ardship.

The entire USPOULTRY team iden-tifies strongly with the industry we serve. EI

Contact John Starkey at USPOUL-TRY, phone (770) 493-9401, fax (770) 493-9257, or [email protected].

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