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Poultry Processor Workshop To Focus On Management Techniques For Increased Plant Efficiencies

Plant managers are constantly seeking efficient ways to achieve the most produ ctivity from their plants. The 2014 Poultry Processor Workshop will provide the necessary tools to help them do just that by providing information ab out the New USDA Inspection Rule and Impact o n Poultry Processing, Water Conservation, Energy Alternatives and Raw Parts Interventions for Reducing Contamination. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, this year's conference will be held May 14 - 15, a t the Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Other topics include:

F S M A Proposed Rule on Animal Foods and Feeds: Rule Overview/Sanitary Transport/Processing Finished Pro duct and Rendered Finish Product; Animal Welfare Guidelines; Allergen Testing/Labeling Requirements; Air Balancing: Condensation Issues and Equipment for Improvement; Equipment Design: Team Member Safety and New Design for Improved Product Safety; Energy Alternatives: Cost Saving Analysis, Litter for Energy Use, and Methane Gas Use for B oiler s ; and Salmonella Serotypes as Adulterants in Ground Poultry.

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Lambs Are Taking Over The Farm!

Video: Lambs Are Taking Over The Farm!

In today's exciting episode of our daily sheep farming vlog at Ewetopia Farms, we witness the lambs taking over the lambing barn as it rapidly fills up. Join us as we embark on a thrilling day of managing lambs as we work on emptying lambing jugs to accommodate the lambs that just keep on coming!

We begin by providing updates on the events of the previous night and share the progress of all the lambs. Throughout the day, we engage in various tasks such as tagging, vaccinating, docking, and recording the lambs as they demonstrate their readiness to leave the lambing jugs and join the group pen. As lambs are moved in and out of the jugs, we ensure each pen is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with lime before welcoming the next ewe and her lambs. Along the way, we encounter and resolve a few challenges related to lambing, including unplugging a ewe's teat to facilitate milk flow for her lamb's nourishment and addressing a bleeding umbilical cord on a newborn Dorset lamb. We remain hopeful for the lamb's full recovery and will keep you updated on its progress in future videos.

To conclude the day, we take a moment to relax in the group pen, reflecting on our busy day of sheep farming and cherishing the rewards of our hard work. Join us in this well-deserved break and immerse yourself in the joys of sheep farming and caring for these adorable lambs