www.WATTpoultry.com FEBRUARY 2009 volume 114 number 2
Exhibitors present a common theme - efficiency 1
Health of U.S. egg flocks 4
IPE: Education, innovations and communication 5
New research to increase productivity, profitability 6
Impact of E. coli on profitable egg production 8
Industry News 13
Marketplace 14
2009 IPE
Exhibitors present a common theme - efficiency
By Dr. Simon Shane
The 2009 International Poultry Exposition marked the return of the
major manufacturers of cage installations and grading equipment who
were absent in 2008.
The outstanding trend was an intensified interest in alternatives to cage
systems prompted in part by the price
premium for organic and cage-free
eggs and recent events in California
which may presage similar action in
other states.
The international character of the
IPE was clearly demonstrated with
representation by manufacturers from
Sanovo Staalkat
Optibreaker
the European Union in addition to at-tendees from four continents. Efficiency was the common theme with respect
to equipment and services offered.
A selection of innovations
The following products were noted
for innovation or the potential for commercial application:
OvoPro EB 500
Further processing equipment generated interest consistent with the proportion of eggs marketed as liquid:
➤Sanovo Staalkat – Sanovo Staalkat displayed the OptiBreaker Range
with models processing from 185 cph
to 500 cph. OptiBreakers incorporate
plastic cups which permit use of a sophisticated scanning system for quality
control and CIP. ( www.staalkat.com)
➤OvoPro – OvoPro added the model EB 500 Egg Breaking System to
their range with a rated capacity of 500
cph. ( www.ovopro.com)
➤Diamond Moba Americas – This
new eponymous entity, created by acquisition displayed both Diamond In-nova and Moba grading and packing
installations on a single booth. Marketing and service of the two product lines
has been consolidated with support
from the Michigan and Pennsylvania
Centers. ( www.dma-group.com)
➤Orka Food Technology – Orka
Food Technology displayed the Egg
Shell Force Reader that determines egg
strength and the Egg Analyzer which
determines Haugh units and yolk color
