Poultry IndustryPoultry Industry IntroductionIntroduction Level II Level II

Production SystemsProduction Systems

Sustainable FoodSustainable Food

Poultry meat is the most environmentally efficient of all meat Poultry meat is the most environmentally efficient of all meat proteinsproteins

Improvements in poultry production yields and efficiency have Improvements in poultry production yields and efficiency have resulted in major environmental benefits and reduced some land resulted in major environmental benefits and reduced some land use change impactsuse change impacts

Poultry meat consumption contributes just 1% of total UK Poultry meat consumption contributes just 1% of total UK greenhouse gas emissionsgreenhouse gas emissions

Soybean meal is the most nutritionally and environmentally Soybean meal is the most nutritionally and environmentally efficient protein crop for inclusion in poultry feed and other efficient protein crop for inclusion in poultry feed and other livestock feeds globally.livestock feeds globally.

EMPLOYMENT in NIEMPLOYMENT in NI (DARD Statistical Review of NI Agriculture 2013)(DARD Statistical Review of NI Agriculture 2013)

Poultry meat Processing Poultry meat Processing 52005200

Egg Packing & Processing Egg Packing & Processing 22

Farm Production (inc part time) Farm Production (inc part time) 15001500

Plus Ancillary IndustriesPlus Ancillary Industries

Ancillary IndustriesAncillary Industries

HaulageHaulage House and equipment manufactureHouse and equipment manufacture Vet productsVet products DisinfectantsDisinfectants Bedding materialsBedding materials PackagingPackaging maintenancemaintenance

Poultry meatPoultry meat The total volume of poultry meat production in 2013 was 3.9 percent higher than 2012 The total volume of poultry meat production in 2013 was 3.9 percent higher than 2012

levels at 260,500 tonnes live weight.levels at 260,500 tonnes live weight.

Broiler production was 5.7 per cent higher than 2012 levels at 244,000 tonnes live Broiler production was 5.7 per cent higher than 2012 levels at 244,000 tonnes live weight.weight.

Broiler producer prices were 6.9 percent higher than 2012 at 86 pence per kg.Broiler producer prices were 6.9 percent higher than 2012 at 86 pence per kg.

Overall, the market value of broilers was 13 per cent higher than 2012 values at £210 Overall, the market value of broilers was 13 per cent higher than 2012 values at £210

million. Broilers account for 81 per cent of the total market value of the poultry sector.million. Broilers account for 81 per cent of the total market value of the poultry sector.

Turkey production decreased in 2013, by 17 per cent, to 13,200 tonnes live weightTurkey production decreased in 2013, by 17 per cent, to 13,200 tonnes live weight

The value of output from the poultry sector in 2013 was 6.8 percent higher than 2012, The value of output from the poultry sector in 2013 was 6.8 percent higher than 2012, at £257 million.at £257 million.

(DARD Statistical Review of NI Agriculture 2013)(DARD Statistical Review of NI Agriculture 2013)

EggsEggs

Packing station throughput of graded eggs was estimated at 88 million dozen Packing station throughput of graded eggs was estimated at 88 million dozen eggs in 2013. This was a rise of 9.9 per cent on 2012 levels. eggs in 2013. This was a rise of 9.9 per cent on 2012 levels.

The proportion of throughput attributed to free range management systems The proportion of throughput attributed to free range management systems increased from 51 per cent in 2012 to 53 per cent in 2013 with the remaining 47 increased from 51 per cent in 2012 to 53 per cent in 2013 with the remaining 47 per cent of eggs originating from intensively managed systems.per cent of eggs originating from intensively managed systems.

The average producer price of eggs decreased, by 7.3 per cent to 75 pence per The average producer price of eggs decreased, by 7.3 per cent to 75 pence per dozen. dozen.

The overall value of egg output therefore increased, by 2.2 per cent, to £67 The overall value of egg output therefore increased, by 2.2 per cent, to £67 million (this figure includes eggs for processing, unrecorded sales for human million (this figure includes eggs for processing, unrecorded sales for human consumption and duck eggs).consumption and duck eggs).

(DARD Statistical Review of NI Agriculture 2013)(DARD Statistical Review of NI Agriculture 2013)

Broilers

Layer

Turkey

EU Poultry IndustryEU Poultry Industry

In 2006, the UK became the biggest producer In 2006, the UK became the biggest producer of of poultry meatpoultry meat in the EU in the EU

The other major poultry meat producers are: The other major poultry meat producers are: France (2France (2ndnd), Spain (3), Spain (3rdrd), Germany, Italy, ), Germany, Italy, NetherlandsNetherlands

France is the largest France is the largest eggegg producer in the EU. producer in the EU. The other major egg producers are: Germany, The other major egg producers are: Germany,

Spain, Netherlands, Italy, UKSpain, Netherlands, Italy, UK

ADAPTABILITY OF POULTRY ADAPTABILITY OF POULTRY ON A WORLD BASISON A WORLD BASIS

• No prohibition by Jewish or Islamic law

• Suits warm climates

• Doesn’t require forage

• Small units of production suit subsistence

farming in poor countries e.g. Africa, Indonesia

Types of commercial poultry sites in Types of commercial poultry sites in NINI

Grandparent broiler (rearing & laying)Grandparent broiler (rearing & laying) Parent broiler (rearing & laying)Parent broiler (rearing & laying) Broiler production – Broiler production – standard, indoor with higher standard, indoor with higher

welfare – ‘select’, free range, organic.welfare – ‘select’, free range, organic.

Parent turkeyParent turkey Turkey productionTurkey production Table egg production (rearing & laying)Table egg production (rearing & laying) Duck rearing and breedingDuck rearing and breeding

Types of Poultry EnterpriseTypes of Poultry Enterprise Table Egg ProductionTable Egg Production

– Rearing phase (0-17 weeks)Rearing phase (0-17 weeks)– Laying phase (17-80 weeks)Laying phase (17-80 weeks)

Broiler Chicken RearingBroiler Chicken Rearing– Rearing from day old chick stage to finished Rearing from day old chick stage to finished

slaughter age (normally 5-10 weeks of age)slaughter age (normally 5-10 weeks of age) Hatching Egg ProductionHatching Egg Production

– Rearing phase then laying phase to produce Rearing phase then laying phase to produce eggs for hatching to become:eggs for hatching to become:

– Table egg laying hensTable egg laying hens– Broiler grower chickensBroiler grower chickens– Broiler parent stockBroiler parent stock

• Turkey Production

• Duck Production

• Geese Production

Other commercial Other commercial poultry species:poultry species:

• Guinea fowl

• Quail

• Pheasant

• Ostrich

Industry PressuresIndustry Pressures

Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC)- Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC)-

Disposal / utilisation of litter and manure (N & P)Disposal / utilisation of litter and manure (N & P)

Increased external training requirements year on year (CAFRE)Increased external training requirements year on year (CAFRE)

Planning permissionPlanning permission

Bank loans and grants for new poultry houses and equipmentBank loans and grants for new poultry houses and equipment

Disease risk InsuranceDisease risk Insurance

More practical researchMore practical research

Future of IndustryFuture of Industry

The industry may require 400 more broiler and breeder houses within next two The industry may require 400 more broiler and breeder houses within next two years to meet demand.years to meet demand.

- - 150 broiler farms averaging 60,000/farm150 broiler farms averaging 60,000/farm -- 100 breeding farms averaging 16,000/farm100 breeding farms averaging 16,000/farm

Increase within egg industry with approximately 30 FR and 20 barn laying sites Increase within egg industry with approximately 30 FR and 20 barn laying sites over next two years.over next two years.

Requirement for trained staff.Requirement for trained staff.

Five FreedomsFive Freedoms

Freedom from hunger and thirst- Freedom from hunger and thirst- by ready access to fresh by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.

Freedom from discomfort- Freedom from discomfort- by providing an appropriate by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.

Freedom from pain, injury or disease- Freedom from pain, injury or disease- by prevention or rapid by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.diagnosis and treatment.

Freedom to express normal behaviour- Freedom to express normal behaviour- by providing sufficient by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.

Freedom from fear and distress- Freedom from fear and distress- by ensuring conditions and by ensuring conditions and care which avoid mental suffering.care which avoid mental suffering.