Professors from North Carolina State University and the University of Georgia recently have developed technology that may decrease the odors from rendering poultry parts, according to reports.
The technology finds the odorous chemical compounds and uses catalytic ozonation to alleviate the smell.
"The process takes place at room temperature and results in only two byproducts: carbon dioxide and water," said Praveen Kolar, an assistant professor at NCSU.
Researchers say the technology is not yet ready for large poultry companies.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Study explores viability of avian influenza in water
A recent article from scientists at the University of Georgia investigated the survival of avian influenza virus in water.
Viability is affected by pH, but with values of 7.4 to 8.2 supporting survival. A low temperature (approximately 50 F) and low to moderate salinity also extended the time over which viruses retained infectivity. The results of this study are important in understanding the transmission of avian influenza from free living water fowl to commercial flocks.
Viability is affected by pH, but with values of 7.4 to 8.2 supporting survival. A low temperature (approximately 50 F) and low to moderate salinity also extended the time over which viruses retained infectivity. The results of this study are important in understanding the transmission of avian influenza from free living water fowl to commercial flocks.
Friday, September 4, 2009
China amends import, export laws
China has amended its administrative measures of inspection and quarantine for its imports as well as exports of feed and feed additives, the country's General Administration of Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine said, according to a news report.
The amended measures, which came into force on September 1, are aimed at feed safety as well as traceability.
The rules require the government to tighten supervision over production system assessment, market access, requirement, registration, port monitoring, traceability and product recall for imported products.
Products meant for export will be examined for registration, producer inspection, official monitoring, administration and product traceability.
The amended measures, which came into force on September 1, are aimed at feed safety as well as traceability.
The rules require the government to tighten supervision over production system assessment, market access, requirement, registration, port monitoring, traceability and product recall for imported products.
Products meant for export will be examined for registration, producer inspection, official monitoring, administration and product traceability.
Pilgrim’s Pride may be purchased by Brazil’s JBS
Brazilian meat processor JBS S.A. is reported to be in negotiations to purchase U.S. poultry processor Pilgrim’s Pride for $2 billion dollars. The transaction is supposed to be completed and announced Tuesday, September 8.
The Brazilian press first reported this September 2, and it was met with “no comment” responses by both Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS. The Brazilian press acknowledged the deal could still fall through.
Pilgrim’s Pride is the largest U.S. poultry processor and also has operations in Puerto Rico and Mexico. JBS is one of the largest meat processors in the world.
Pilgrim’s Pride filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December 2008, and has a September 30 deadline to file its reorganization plan.
Last year, JBS’s U.S. businesses reported an income of nearly $9 billion, while Pilgrim’s Pride’s income was $8 billion. According to the Brazilian news Web site, O Popular, if the transaction goes through, it will create a company to rival Tyson Foods in the beef, poultry and pork sectors.
The Brazilian press first reported this September 2, and it was met with “no comment” responses by both Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS. The Brazilian press acknowledged the deal could still fall through.
Pilgrim’s Pride is the largest U.S. poultry processor and also has operations in Puerto Rico and Mexico. JBS is one of the largest meat processors in the world.
Pilgrim’s Pride filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December 2008, and has a September 30 deadline to file its reorganization plan.
Last year, JBS’s U.S. businesses reported an income of nearly $9 billion, while Pilgrim’s Pride’s income was $8 billion. According to the Brazilian news Web site, O Popular, if the transaction goes through, it will create a company to rival Tyson Foods in the beef, poultry and pork sectors.
Germany introduces 'without gene technology' logo
The minister for agriculture of the Federal Republic of Germany has introduced a standard logo to be applied to foods free of GMO ingredients, according to a news report.
The intent of the logo is to create "more freedom of choice and enhancement of transparency." It may be difficult to use in practice and will have limited application.
Currently, a label "without gene technology" is applied to food products which were produced only with conventional GMO corn or soy but incorporate vitamins, enzymes or other additives possibly derived from genetically modified organisms.
The present "without gene technology" label is seldom used as it is virtually impossible for a manufacturer to confirm that all the ingredients used to produce a livestock-derived product are free of any GMO component.
The intent of the logo is to create "more freedom of choice and enhancement of transparency." It may be difficult to use in practice and will have limited application.
Currently, a label "without gene technology" is applied to food products which were produced only with conventional GMO corn or soy but incorporate vitamins, enzymes or other additives possibly derived from genetically modified organisms.
The present "without gene technology" label is seldom used as it is virtually impossible for a manufacturer to confirm that all the ingredients used to produce a livestock-derived product are free of any GMO component.
ERS releases report on future ethanol production
The Economic Research Service of the USDA has published "Full Throttle U.S. Ethanol Expansion Faces Challenges Down the Road." The report focuses on the Renewable Fuel Standard in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act.
Use of ethanol to produce E10 blends will attain a plateau, falling short of the proposed 2020 biofuel initiative, according to the report. Although extensive research is underway on cellulosic ethanol, the second generation is far from commercialization and will not be a reality for at least a decade in the opinion of industry observers.
Eligibility to be classified as a renewable fuel will depend on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, the subject of controversy following the publication of a recent EPA Study.
Despite these recent reports, the poultry industry plans to continue to "support" the biofuels policy of the administration. Corn prices will continue to be linked to the price of oil.
The administration and Congress, which both favor corn-based ethanol, will continue to distort the normal supply-demand equilibrium traditionally based on seasonal production in relation to both domestic and world demand for livestock feeds and human food.
Use of ethanol to produce E10 blends will attain a plateau, falling short of the proposed 2020 biofuel initiative, according to the report. Although extensive research is underway on cellulosic ethanol, the second generation is far from commercialization and will not be a reality for at least a decade in the opinion of industry observers.
Eligibility to be classified as a renewable fuel will depend on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, the subject of controversy following the publication of a recent EPA Study.
Despite these recent reports, the poultry industry plans to continue to "support" the biofuels policy of the administration. Corn prices will continue to be linked to the price of oil.
The administration and Congress, which both favor corn-based ethanol, will continue to distort the normal supply-demand equilibrium traditionally based on seasonal production in relation to both domestic and world demand for livestock feeds and human food.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
NTF responds to outbreak of H1N1 in turkeys in Chile
Following the recent diagnosis of 2009 H1N1 influenza in two flocks of breeding turkeys in Chile, the National Turkey Federation has issued a series of talking points relating to avian influenza.
Available from the NTF, the summary can be requested via e-mail to srosenblatt @tukeyfed.org.
Items which are common to turkeys, broilers and egg products are:
•The novel 2009 H1N1 virus is a human disease with only one case of transmission from humans to hogs in Canada and the recently discovered turkey flocks in Chile, despite the extensive dissemination of the virus among humans worldwide.
•Novel 2009 H1N1 influenza virus has never been diagnosed in any poultry flock in the U.S. despite extensive surveillance implemented this year.
•Intensive poultry production systems protect flocks from exposure to wild birds which currently are not known to be carriers of this strain.
•Biosecurity procedures should limit the possibility of transfer from an infected human to flocks.
•Influenza viruses specific to poultry are not known to be spread in meat products or eggs derived from infected poultry flocks.
Available from the NTF, the summary can be requested via e-mail to srosenblatt @tukeyfed.org.
Items which are common to turkeys, broilers and egg products are:
•The novel 2009 H1N1 virus is a human disease with only one case of transmission from humans to hogs in Canada and the recently discovered turkey flocks in Chile, despite the extensive dissemination of the virus among humans worldwide.
•Novel 2009 H1N1 influenza virus has never been diagnosed in any poultry flock in the U.S. despite extensive surveillance implemented this year.
•Intensive poultry production systems protect flocks from exposure to wild birds which currently are not known to be carriers of this strain.
•Biosecurity procedures should limit the possibility of transfer from an infected human to flocks.
•Influenza viruses specific to poultry are not known to be spread in meat products or eggs derived from infected poultry flocks.
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