Egg Industry - December 2009

with a fraction of our domestic output. We are often asked to modify systems and produce “specials” to satisfy the needs of our northern market. However, consolidation is also occurring in Canada. In short, Chore-Time and other manufacturers have to recognize the inevitability of consolidation and to adjust accordingly.

tal management to limit air emissions. We will continue to anticipate current and projected needs. The introduction of an aviary system designed with American husbandry methods in mind is an example of our approach to emerging trends. We were able to review the advantages and disadvantages of earlier approaches and to incorporate bene;cial aspects in our design.

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EI: How will Chore-Time respond to current welfare initiatives such as in California and Michigan?

TL: Chore-Time is carefully following events and can provide systems for each of the emerging segments of the industry. We will respond to welfare requirements provided they are based on scienti;c research and contribute to improved husbandry in both con;ned and non-con;ned ;ocks.

EI: Would you share with us your vision for the U.S. egg industry?

TL: I believe that the egg industry has a bright future with the best years yet to come. Eggs are an inexpensive and balanced source of protein and in high demand. The quality of leadership in our egg companies is high and the current managers are good business people who are attuned to the application of science to nutrition, health and food safety. There is a greater willingness to adopt technologies from other branches of agriculture and industries and we are learning to respond and adapt more quickly to environmental and legislative restraints. EI

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EI: What future products can we anticipate from Chore-Time?

TL: Without going into speci;cs we are addressing many challenges including reduction in labor, manure handling, improvement in egg quality and environmen-

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