Member Dr. Gajanan
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If Flock is Ms positive can we give it IB vaccine during production?
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What are the primary methods for controlling and preventing Infectious Bronchitis in poultry?
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“What are the possible causes for delayed onset of egg production in broiler breeder hens?”<div>
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How can we calculate the number of 18 W bulbs required to illuminate a poultry shed measuring 15 m in width and 120 m in length to achieve 60 lux of light?
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In cases of albendazole toxicity in birds, what immediate interventions and management steps should be taken??
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“What are the physiological roles of dietary arginine and magnesium oxide in improving hatchability in broiler breeder flocks, and what are the recommended dietary inclusion levels to optimize eggshell quality and hatchability?
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The following is provided “as is,” and should be considered as general information; however, you should always seek professional advice, specific to your individual circumstances.
Best practices for unloading raw materials at feed mills based on biosecurity and feed safety include:
Delivery Vehicle Cleanliness And Declaration
Vehicles delivering feed ingredients must provide a signed declaration that confirms their cleanliness and the identity of previous loads.
Vehicles should not have carried prohibited or contaminant materials (e.g., chicken litter, animal-based fertilizers) before delivering feed ingredients.
Vehicles must be free from mud, dust, dirt, and manure before entry to prevent contamination. Deny entry to vehicles that do not meet hygiene standards.
Unloading Procedures To Minimize Contamination
Use protective measures during unloading such as funnels or socks to minimize airborne contamination and spillage.
Unloading areas, like drive-over pits, should be kept clean and use mats or covers to minimize contamination spread.
Clean up any feed spills immediately to avoid attracting pests and vermin to the feed mill.
Inspection And Monitoring Of Feed Ingredients
All raw materials must be inspected for contamination signs like weed seeds, odors, discoloration, or deformities such as excessive cracked/broken grains upon receival.
Implement risk-based monitoring and testing for high-risk pathogens (e.g., Salmonella) especially in high risk ingredients like animal proteins.
Reject products that are delivered in reused bags from regions known to have disease concerns.
Traceability And Record Keeping
Maintain detailed records of ingredient receival such as date, lot number, and time, which are essential for quick response and product recall if contamination is suspected.
Personnel Hygiene And Movement Control
Implement a feed mill biosecurity program that includes physical separation of dirty and clean areas, traffic control, and use of buffer zones. Separate raw material handling and finished product areas by distinct physical zones.
Personnel involved in unloading should wear clean, laundered clothes daily.
Protective clothing and footwear should be restricted to feed mill use only and cleaned regularly.
Hand washing and disinfection facilities should be available on-site with employees required to wash and disinfect hands before and after handling feed materials.
Prevent cross-contamination by ensuring employees handling raw materials do not handle finished products.
Equipment And Facility Hygiene
Equipment used for unloading should be easy to clean and regularly cleaned and disinfected.
Surfaces should be smooth to facilitate cleaning and reduce pathogen survivability.
Implement regular cleaning schedules for unloading areas and associated equipment.
Conveyors and equipment can be washed with liquid organic acids, or flushed (e.g., corn containing organic acids) to inhibit bacteria, molds and yeasts.
Pest And Dust Control
Unloading areas should be kept free of dust and pests by maintaining cleanliness and using appropriate design and materials.
Dust control is critical as it can carry pathogens like Salmonella; regular removal and cleaning are necessary.
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Feed mills are increasingly adopting automated systems for processes like ingredient handling, mixing, pelleting, and packaging.
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Soy contains compounds called isoflavones which can affect thyroid function, particularly in people with pre-existing conditions or iodine deficiency. For most healthy people with sufficient iodine intake, moderate soy consumption doesn’t appear to have a significant impact on thyroid health.
Key Mechanisms of Interaction
Goitrogens: Soy is classified as a goitrogen, a substance that can interfere with thyroid hormone production. The isoflavones in soy, specifically genistein, can inhibit an enzyme called thyroid peroxidase (TPO). TPO is essential for the thyroid to incorporate iodine into hormones, so inhibiting it can disrupt hormone synthesis. This effect is more pronounced in individuals with iodine deficiency.
Medication Absorption: One of the most well-documented interactions is with thyroid hormone replacement medications, such as levothyroxine. Soy products can interfere with the absorption of this medication from the intestines. To avoid this, it’s generally recommended that people taking thyroid medication wait at least four hours after their dose before consuming soy.
Specific Populations at Risk
While most healthy individuals can consume soy without issue, certain groups need to be more cautious:
Iodine-Deficient Individuals: As mentioned, the goitrogenic effect of soy is more significant in people with inadequate iodine intake. A sufficient amount of iodine in the diet can help counteract this effect.
People with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Studies have shown that a high intake of soy isoflavones may increase the risk of developing overt hypothyroidism in individuals who already have a subclinical form of the condition.
Infants: In the past, there were reports of goiters in infants fed non-iodine-fortified soy formula, but this issue was largely resolved by adding iodine to formulas.
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Which is better and more cost-effective between hammer mill and roller mill for mash feed production?
