Venezuala’s Agrobueyca chooses Smart from Pas Reform for ambitious new single stage hatchery development
Agrobueca, Venezuala’s leading integration and feed manufacturer, is to expand operations with a brand new Smart™ single-stage hatchery from Pas Reform, capable of producing 1.3 million day old chicks per week.
The new hatchery, completed in July 2011, will incorporate SmartSet™ setters, SmartHatch™ hatchers, an entire hatchery climate control system and a comprehensive hatchery automation line, to deliver one of the largest and most modern broiler hatcheries to date in Latin America.
IPE/IFE Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit: Building a Culture of Sustainability
“Sustainability is an important part of the company. It started with the values of my grandfather, who, as he started the company, would cut squares of leather from his worn out boots to use as door hinges for poultry houses. Today, sustainability expands beyond environmental issues to concerns for Perdue associates, animal care, and the community. In many of our communities, Perdue is the largest employer. Our role far exceeds just providing a job and a paycheck,” commented Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms. He was participating in a panel discussion on Sustainability Implications for the Poultry Industry at the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, held as part of the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo.
Over 20,500 Attendees and 895 Exhibitors at the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo
The 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo drew over 20,500 poultry and feed industry leaders from all over the world. In addition, the show had 895 exhibitors as compared to 900 last year. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the American Feed Industry Association, the annual Expo is the world's largest poultry and feed industry event of its kind.
Those who enjoy the caffeinated lift that comes from drinking traditional coffees and teas may tend to overlook the benefits of drinking herbal infusions. Now, as explained in this month's issue of Agricultural Research magazine, the idea that herbal teas may provide a variety of health benefits is no longer just folklore.
By Sharon Durham
A new vaccine for Newcastle disease (ND) in poultry has been developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Athens, Ga. Using reverse genetics technology, the new vaccine is made from part of a virus that is similar to the wild-type Newcastle disease virus (NDV) circulating in the environment today.
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