Simon M. Shane*(290 million hens in production less specialty and breaking flocks)From the Author - Page 7HomeMore cases per hour from equipment innovationsIncreased efficiency, reduced labor costs and operator safety help control ROI in today’s competitive environment.HomeEnriched housing gains spotlightProfound questions still remain about enriched housing in the US.HomeAfter IPE … Easter, spring and words of wisdomWider margins predicted for 2010HomeManejo integrado de plagas: control eficaz de las moscasCon el desarrollo de la resistencia a muchas formas de control, deben desarrollarse métodos alternativosHomeTake home messages from the IEC ConferenceTake home messages from the IEC Conference Brand promotion still effective; colony cages see varied levels of acceptance across the globe. By Simon Shane The recent International Egg Commission (IEC) Conference provided a platform for producer organizations and production specialHomePursuing SE cases proves difficultLawyers representing consumers alleging SE infection as a result of consuming products derived from Wright County Eggs and affiliates are having a difficult time in pursuing their cases. The significant issue relates to proving that infection was in fact derived from the farms alleged to be the source of SE.Egg ProductionHSUS disclosures on Cal-Maine complexOn November 17, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) released a video and commentary alleging abuse at a Cal-Maine egg production complex in Texas. The allegations included: failure to promptly remove dead birds from cages, trapping of individual birds in cages by defects in wire and injury to the feet of some hens.HomeJeffrey D. Armstrong discusses poultry welfareProfessor Jeffrey D. Armstrong serves as the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University. Recently, Egg Industry had the opportunity to discuss current industry topics with Dr. Armstrong.HomeSalmonella vaccines – A critical component of an SE prevention programExperienced gained in the EU and the U.S. has demonstrated the value of vaccines as a critical component of an integrated program to prevent vertical transmission of Salmonella enteritidis (SE) from infected flocks to consumers. The introduction of the FDA Final Rule followed by the August 2010 SE recall emphasizes the need for diligent and effective suppression of infection.HomeRemove dust with electrostatic partial ionizationBEI Ag Solutions markets an electrostatic partial ionization system to remove entrained dust from the air in poultry houses. The principle of its installation involves charging parallel electric lines which run the length of a house, which effectively “flood” the atmosphere with negative ions resulting in the deposit of dust particles on surfaces within the house.HomeCDC report on SE outbreakThe Centers for Disease Control issued an investigation update describing the epidemiology of the nationwide outbreak involving SE with a PFGE pattern JEGX01.0004. An increase in the number of reports of infection associated with this serotype commenced in late May 2010 as noted in the epidemic curve.HomeBraswell Milling Company – A fourth generation successThe roots of Braswell Milling Company go back to the middle of 19th century. The Boddie Mill, a water-powered grist mill built in 1854, was purchased by brothers J.M. and E.G. Braswell in 1942.Previous PagePage 7 of 21Next Page