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The Art of Recruiting and Getting Recruited

The Art of Recruiting and Getting Recruited

In my close to 25 years of experience in Agri-input / ANH industry, the toughest challenge I always faced, was that of recruiting the “best-fit” employee for the companies that I served. When it comes to war for talent, it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. Since ANH is a niche and closely knitted industry, everybody knew everybody else.

By Trideep Chowdhury
Chief Consultant
Invictus HRM Consulting
trideep2000@yahoo.com

To give an illustration, I once called a candidate for an interview at my corporate office, and during the interview, the candidate was getting calls from his boss to speak to him urgently. It was obvious that someone from my company had ratted to the candidate’s boss. The apprehension was clear on the candidates face and I felt betrayed. The solution: I never ever held an interview in my corporate office, thereafter, during my tenure. Nevertheless, the moot issue being, how to select the best-fit while recruiting.

In this article, I am going to address the art of recruiting and selection, from the Employer’s perspective, which is the outcome of many researches, speaking to SMEs, theorists, etc. However, the job-seekers can interpret this article from candidate’s perspective. Consider these 2 scenarios. Though these characters are fictitious, the conversation is real.

Scenario I

Two aspiring jobseekers meet up and after some pleasantries, discuss their job seeking progress. Here goes the conversation.

Priyanka: I have been applying to many companies, been called for interviews, but somehow, it’s not working at all. My interviews do not go the next level. Definitely I am doing something wrong, which I am not able to pin point.

Shiva: I am also sailing in a similar boat. We are absolutely doing something wrong. Let’s speak to our friend Pinaki, who seems to land in a job, with every interview that he attends. Let’s learn the tricks of the trade from him.

Priyanka: Done. Let’s do that.

Scenario II

Two Talent Acquisition Managers (Bruce and Shankar), from different ANH companies, meet up in an Industry conference and discuss their recruitment challenges. After few Hi and Hello, here how the discussion goes.

Bruce: Shankar, I keep seeing your posts in social media, esp. in LinkedIn that you are on a recruiting spree and have a high rate of success. How do you guys do it?

Shankar: Thanks buddy. Before I share my “secret recipe”, just share your methodology of recruitment.

Bruce: The process is simple. On receipt of resume, I match it with JD, arrange for a face-to-face interview, and in 5 min of interview, I know whether the candidate is suitable or not. I share my views with the hiring manager and we decide together. Even though the process is simple, we are not able to attract the right talent.

Shankar: You are doing everything wrong. Recruitment takes time. We need to follow a specific game plan. Our job is not only to recruit but also discuss their competency, motivation, fitment, professional development & finally, career path. Please follow what I share with you, now and I am more than sure, your recruitment rate will substantially increase. Only keep one thing in mind – Speak from the heart, don’t hide/lie, Trust the candidate and tell them. Honesty plays a great part in recruitment and also when you need to get recruited.

From here on, what Shankar shares, forms the heart of the article on Recruitment & Selection. As mentioned earlier, this article is written from the Employer / Talent Acquisition Manager’s perspective. Many tips & tricks are available for jobseekers as well.

  1. Receiving Resume: As a Recruiter, the first thing they get is a resume of the shortlisted candidate and they look for these warning signals. All are self-explanatory.

    • Organization of events – Priority accordance
    • Clarity of depiction and succinctness
    • Unexplained breaks in Service and Education
    • Extent of “customization” to the job applied
    • Quality of the CV: mode, spelling errors, verbosity

  2. Company information: Similarly, the prospective candidates also look for the following information, if the applied company is not a well-known one or a startup. The Employers need to provide full Company information to attract suitable talent.

    • Image of the organization
    • Geographical location
    • Type of work they would do
    • Job security
    • Working conditions
    • Type of people to work with
    • T&D opportunities
    • Career Progression
    • Salary
    • Benefits (Company car, Pension, Loans etc.)

  3. Types of Interviews: The Talent Acquisition Manager normally arranges / applies the below types of interviews, based on the criticality of the profile / role and the candidates are expected to be aware these styles.

    1. Major Group
      • Unstructured Interview.
      • Structured Interview.
      • Situational Interview.
      • Behavioural Interview.
      • Job-related Interview.
      • Stress Interview.
    2. Sub Group
      • One-On-One Interview.
      • Panel Interview (Board Interview).
      • Mass Interview (Group Interview).
      • Phone Interview.

  4. Observing Positive Vibes: When a candidate is called for an interview, the candidate will give a good / positive vibes or signals to the Company, if they take special care on the following. The Talent Acquisition Manager will be noticing the positive tangible / intangible / body language of the candidate.

    • Physical Make up – Health, Grooming, Speech

    • Attainments – Education, Training, Experience

    • General Intelligence – Logic, problem solving

    • Special Aptitudes – memory, music, art

    • Interests – literary, art, social service

    • Disposition – cheerful, independent, stable

    • Circumstances – mobility, family support

  5. Signals of Bad Hires: The Interviewing Manager will note these warning signals and presume them to be a bad hire, unless the candidate proves otherwise in the next rounds.

    • Being late for the interview

    • Showing tantrums & bad etiquette while waiting

    • Bluffing

    • No Courage of saying “I don’t know”

    • Trying to impress

    • Trying to overshadow the interviewer

    • Asking / Giving offending Questions / Answers

    • Leaving the room rudely / without a smile / handshake

  6. Interview Tips: The Interviewing Manager should be aware of the profile of the candidate and should ensure to provide the required information. Here are few tips which will help source the right candidate and for face-to-face interviews.

    • Try to put the applicant at ease during the interview

    • Provide Job Description & Specification to the candidates

    • Interview questions need to be job related

    • Avoid making quick decisions about an applicant

    • Avoid giving too much weight to a few characteristics

    • Communicate clearly with the applicant

    • Maintain consistency in the questions asked

  7. Interviewing Guidelines: Not all Interviewing Managers are good interviewers. Sometimes the Managers become Narcissistic and take more Air time than the candidate. They should avoid these pitfalls and try to have a conversation.

    • Avoid war of knowledge

    • Titles can be misleading

    • Less emphasis on background, more on Role and Work

    • Focus on Critical attributes

    • See the real meaning behind jargons and generalities

    • A ‘look good, talk good’ candidate may land up interviewing the interviewer

    • Dwell more on Achievements

    • Ask about aspirations

    • Provide clear picture of career path

  8. Applicant’s questions: Mostly it is observed that at the end of the interview, the candidate might have these questions. The Hiring Manager should be able to answer the below Candidate’s question clearly.

    • Can you describe a typical day for this position?

    • What is the priority of the person for this job?

    • What are the expectations from this role?

    • What is the Company’s Corporate Culture and value system?

    • What is the Company’s annual turnover?

    • What is the Company’s biggest threat?

    • What is the training policy?

    • How are PAS and career progression happening?

  9. Reference Checks: This process of Reference Checks, sometimes, done as a routine. However, it acts as a catalyst and provides additional information on the candidate, which will help the Hiring Manager to guide the prospective employee, when they join. The below points are to be kept in view, before making the Reference check calls.

    • Ensure that the candidates give references that know them well

    • Ensure the context of the job that the candidate has applied for

    • Be clear on what you wish to ask the referee

    • Let the referee know that

      • his/her input is important

      • you care about the candidate’s career choice

      • Critical feedback will help in development of candidate

    • Confirm referee’s extent of familiarity with the candidate

    • Ask open ended questions to start with

    • Follow through with pointed questions in your areas of concern

  10. Reference Check Guidelines: Normally Reference calls are made through phone calls. However, if the positions are for Top Management or C-suite positions, would recommend to meet the Referee in a neutral place / hotel. The following guidelines are to be kept in view, while meeting / calling the Referee.

    • Verify the candidate’s skills, experience and work history

    • Verify claims of achievements made by the candidate

    • Confirm Interviewer’s perceptions, sensing and inferences

    • Clarify doubts that may have arisen during the selection process

    • Check from Referee any specific area(s) of concern

    • Need caution as References are subjective and relationship based

    • THANK THE REFEREE for the time invested, if need be, send a THANK YOU note

Conclusion: Even after successfully going through the above process, there is no guarantee that we have hired the right candidate or the jobseeker had got the right job. Sometimes, people – Employers or Candidates, take strange decisions, which keeps the aggrieved party wondering – Where did we go wrong? The answers are in the below 3 basic questions.

  1. Can s/he do the job? Basically, looking for Competence, to perform the job well.
  2. Will s/he do the job? Seeking answers to WHY did they apply. What Motivates them to take up this job? Whether it is the role / challenge / “escape from current org” / not getting promoted in the previous job / are jobless or some just for the kick of it.
  3. Will s/he fit in the Team / Company? This is the most crucial question. Don’t fit a tractors tyre to a Mercedes car OR vice versa. The key is to Match / Fit the new candidate in the Company and Team. Homogeneity gives better results in a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment.

Even if the Competence and Motivation are there, if the Fitment is missing, the new employee will either burn-out or rust-out and the tenure in the Company will be limited. Hire for Attitude – Knowledge & Skills can always be imparted through L&D initiatives.

Happy Hiring and Wishing the Jobseekers, all success……

About the Author:

Trideep Chowdhury is an astute Human Resources Management professional with extensive experience of over 3 decades working in Companies viz. Provimi India/Cargill Inc., ITC Limited, Intervet/Schering Plough, Voith India, etc. He had been in the Board of Directors for Provimi India (a Cargill Inc. Company) for many years. Some of the sectors served by him are Manufacturing, Process, Pharma, Engineering and Consulting. He had worked with MNCs in most of his career and had rich Regional (Asia) & Global project experiences. Currently he runs his own firm, Invictus HRM Consulting. He could be contacted attrideep2000@yahoo.com or invictus.hrm@yahoo.com

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Biochem Pharma at Livestock Philippines 2023

Biochem Pharma at Livestock Philippines 2023

Biochem Pharma’s participation at Livestock Philippines 2023: Pioneering Animal Health Solutions

A Recap of the Unforgettable Event on 5th, 6th & 7th July 2023

Biochem Pharma LogoLivestock Philippines 2023, held on 5th, 6th & 7th July, was a remarkable event that brought together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders in the animal health and livestock sector. Among the standout participants was Biochem Pharma, an esteemed Hi-Tech Life Science company renowned for its dedication to exploring new possibilities in the animal health segment. With a commitment to providing high-quality solutions, Biochem Pharma showcased its innovative products and expertise, leaving a lasting impact on attendees.

Highlighting Innovation in Animal Health: Biochem Pharma, with its years of expertise, unveiled a wide range of advanced Animal Health products at Livestock Philippines 2023. Fueled by cutting-edge technology and scientific knowledge, the company’s offerings revolutionize the field of animal health. Their solutions aim to enhance the well-being and productivity of livestock, ultimately supporting the sustainable growth of the industry.

VisitorsImpressive Engagement at the Event: During the Livestock Philippines 2023 event, Biochem Pharma actively engaged with industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders. The company participated in insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions, contributing to shaping the future of animal health. Their presence and commitment to excellence drew attention and admiration from attendees, cementing Biochem Pharma’s position as a trusted leader in the field.

Commitment to Quality and Sustainability: Biochem Pharma’s success can be attributed to its unwavering dedication to delivering trusted solutions of the highest quality. The company’s experienced team ensures that all products meet rigorous standards, providing effective and reliable outcomes for livestock health. Furthermore, Biochem Pharma’s focus on sustainability aligns with the industry’s growing demand for environmentally conscious practices, fostering a more sustainable future for the livestock sector.

Looking Ahead: With the success achieved at Livestock Philippines 2023, Biochem Pharma continues to drive Biochem Pharma @ Livestock Philippines 2023, Manilainnovation and make significant contributions to the animal health industry. As a trusted leader, the company remains steadfast in its mission to enhance animal well-being, improve productivity, and support the sustainable growth of the livestock sector. With their progressive approach and commitment to excellence, Biochem Pharma is poised to shape the future of animal health.

Livestock Philippines 2023 was a significant milestone for Biochem Pharma, where their trusted solutions and innovative approach garnered attention and appreciation from the animal health community. As the company continues to pave the way for advancements in the industry, their dedication to quality, sustainability, and the well-being of livestock sets them apart as a pioneer in the field. Biochem Pharma’s participation in this prestigious event signifies their commitment to shaping the future of animal health, one breakthrough at a time.

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Nanovet Nutrition organize technical round table Series -I

Nanovet Nutrition organize technical round table Series -I

Nanovet Nutrition organised technical round table Series-I “Resource Management Strategies during Tough Times” at Hotel Vivaan Hotel in Karnal on 9th August 2023. The workshop was attended by 85 delegates from Northern India. The event was extremely successful, well participated & appreciated by all the stakeholders.

The main topic was about the strategies, the producers can use to optimize their resources in tough times. It was relevant to the current Indian poultry market and provided meaningful information about current and future challenges to all the stakeholders.

Mr. Bittu Dhanda – Chairman, NIBPAMr. Bittu Dhanda – Chairman, NIBPA
Mr. Bittu Dhanda – Chairman, NIBPA

The seminar was graced by the Office Bearers of North India Broilers Producers Association (NIBPA): Mr. Bittu Dhanda – Chairman, Mr. Sanjeev Gupta – Vice Chairman. Mr. Charanjeet Singh – President, Mr. Kamal Arora – Treasurer. Mr. Prashant Mahajan – Secretary, Dr Deepak Singh- Secretary, beside all the important broiler breeders & producers from Northern part of India.

The session was started by Mr. Deepak Solanki, BDM North India with warm welcome to all the delegates. Mr. Sanjeev Khanna, Director, Nanovet Nutrition further introduced the Company, the Vision & Mission and the value Nanovet Nutrition brings to the producers across South Asia with their innovative & science-based solutions. Mr. Khanna discussed about the current challenges faced by Indian poultry Industry, emerging trends in food Industry & the future prospects and avenues. He discussed about how nanotechnology evolved with the time and helping the producers.

Nanovet Nutrition Series 1The technical session about the topic “Resource Management Strategies during Tough Times” was presented by the keynote speaker Dr Uday Patel. He discussed about the strategies to overcome current, future raw material challenges, its impact on cost of production and on overall balance sheet of businesses. He explained the audience about importance of gut health & strategies to overcome that, another major topic was how Indian producers can improve quality of meat to increase the consumption. He discussed all the topics in depth and shared his experiences with help of relevant technical data. All the participants appreciated the knowledge shared by the speaker.

Nanovet Nutrition’s core is nanotechnology & other research-based solutions, we are a startup organization & has been setup by a team of experienced professionals from Indian Animal Health Industry. Our programs are focused on disease prevention, gut Integrity, food safety & meat quality, Nanovet Nutrition is also strategically tied up with renowned global players to bring next generation veterinary products to Indian producers at optimum cost to provide best quality and ROI. Nanovet solutions are focused on all the segments of Veterinary Industry including Poultry, Aqua & Dairy. We not only provide trustworthy solutions but also provides reliable services to our customers like microbiology, nutrition, and farm support. Our team is focused on the development of latest innovative solutions to provide best customers satisfaction.

Attendees at Nanovet Series 1
Participants

This event was a good platform for all the stakeholders and gave them a lot of insight with help of expert and data.

For more details, write at sanjeev.khanna@envizon.co.in

KOLIN PLUS: A Greener Alternative To Choline Chloride

KOLIN PLUS: A Greener Alternative To Choline Chloride

The Ultimate Poultry Care – Natural Remedies’ Kolin Plus is a greener alternative to choline chloride. It aids fat mobilization, fat metabolism and muscle growth!

Choline is a vital micronutrient essential for the growth and production of the swine and poultry birds. It plays various roles like lipid metabolism and transport, neurotransmission, phosphatidylcholine synthesis, donor of methyl group etc.

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Author: Dr. Pravin Shimpi
Marketing Manager
Natural Remedies Pvt Ltd

As birds are inefficient in synthesizing adequate amount of choline, their diets need to be supplemented with this nutrient. Choline chloride 60% (CC 60%) is a synthetic feed additive widely used in the ration of the swine and birds, although, it exerts many disadvantages like low absorption rate, interaction with other nutrients, production of trimethylamine (TMA) in gastrointestinal (GI) system of the birds causing respiratory distress, raising feed cost etc.

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KOLIN PLUS is a greener replacement of Choline Chloride 60% manufactured by M/s Natural Remedies Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, India. Several experimental models in poultry birds corroborated the efficacy of KOLIN PLUS in enhancing the broiler performance. In an artificially induced choline deficient (CD) model, the Cobb birds were randomized into four groups viz. i) Normal control (1206 ppm intrinsic choline), ii) CD (1036 ppm intrinsic choline), iii) CD + CC 60% (choline deficient + choline chloride 60%) and iv) CD + KOLIN PLUS (choline deficient + KOLIN PLUS). The induced CD model was developed by replacing a part of soyabean meal of broiler diet by soya protein isolate. The study result showed that KOLIN PLUS reversed the negative performance induced by CD diet as that of CC 60% in broilers (Table 1).

Table 1: Performance validation in induced CD model
Table 1: Performance validation in induced CD model

In addition, a standard model of natural choline deficiency model was utilised wherein the Ross broilers were allotted into 3 groups viz. Normal control (N), N + Choline chloride (CC) 60% and N + KOLIN PLUS. The birds of Normal control group were fed ration without choline supplement. The study outcome exerted that addition of KOLIN PLUS in the diet of the broiler birds having natural choline deficiency improved the body weight and feed conversion ratio (FCR) as equivalent with the CC 60% supplemented group (Table 2).

Table 2: Performance validation at standard model
Table 2: Performance validation at standard model

KOLIN PLUS shows evidence for improved performance in both artificially induced and natural CD models. It may be due to its significant role in fat metabolism, mobilization, and optimum muscle growth. Further, it is as effective as the feed additive CC 60% even at lower dosage than CC 60% in case of both poultry and swine. Hence, KOLIN PLUS is cost effective and offers better feed economics. Moreover, it is bioavailable, compatible, non-corrosive and safe. Hence, it is an appropriate replacement of synthetic CC 60% in swine and poultry ration.

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2. Parsons CM, Leeper RW. Choline and methionine supplementation of layer diets varying in protein content. Poult Sci. 1984;63(8):1604-1609. doi:10.3382/ps.0631604.
3. D’souza, P., & Selvam, R. (2022). Evaluation of polyherbal formulation in broilers fed high energy diet: Implications on zootechnical parameters, fat accretion, and serum L-carnitine levels. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 9(1), 166.
4. Prashanth D'Souza, Saravanakumar Marimuthu, Arigesavan Kaninathan, Ramasamy Selvam. Modulatory effect of Kolin PlusTM, a polyherbal formulation on muscle growth development in choline deficient diet model of broilers: a genomic analysis using microarray. Int J Sci Rep. 2019 Dec;5(12):344-350

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ZENEX Animal Health Wins Corporate Leadership Award

ZENEX Animal Health Wins Corporate Leadership Award

ZENEX Animal Health Wins Corporate Leadership Award at the 2nd India Animal Summit, organised on 26th July 2023 at New Delhi

The 2nd India Animal Health Summit was held on 26th July 2023 at New Delhi. The summit was inaugurated by Dr Abhijit Mitra, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, DAHD, Dr J K Jena, DDG (Animal Science), ICAR, Mr David Pine, High Commissioner, New Zealand, Dr Tarun Sridhar, Former Secretary, DAHD, GOI, and Prof. KML Pathak, Former DDG, ICAR & Ex VC DUVASU.

Followed by the inaugural session, four panel discussions took place on different topics related to animal health sector.

Panelist at 2nd Animal Health SummitIn one of the panel discussions on ‘Animal Health for One Health Management’, Dr Arun Atrey, MD & CEO, Zenex Animal Health joined as panelist. Other panelist in session were Dr Praveen Malik, CEO, Agriinnovate, Mr Stanely Fenwick, Technical Lead for One Health, Mott Macdonald, Dr A Sahoo, Director, NRC Camel, ICAR and Dr Avinash Anand, CEO &MD, Sheep & wool Dev Board. The session addressed various initiatives of Govt., industry and other organizations for creating awareness and implementation of One Health.

Dr. Arun Atrey presented his thoughts on the antimicrobial usage in Indian Animal Healthcare and INFAH’s recent publication of white paper on the subject. Dr Atrey highlighted antibiotic usage pattern in animal healthcare globally and its probable impact on AMR in human. During the deliberation, he also mentioned the AH industry’s effort for rational use of antibiotics as well as use of alternatives like probiotics, ayurvedic products etc.

Vet Varsity collaborates with Agricultural Skill Council of India for skill-based courses

Vet Varsity collaborates with Agricultural Skill Council of India for skill-based courses

Ludhiana (Punjab), India, 28 July 2023: A meeting was convened between the administration of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) under the leadership of Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor and Dr. Satender Singh Arya, Chief Executive Officer of Agricultural Skill Council of India (ASCI), regarding the development of livestock, poultry and fisheries-based skill ecosystem in the Vet Varsity.

Dr. Arya made a comprehensive presentation depicting the skill-based infrastructure, councils, policies, courses and organizations working under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India in general and ASCI in particular. He highlighted the importance of skills in the coming years and focused that the academic institutions must align with ASCI for starting up new courses based on the skill-set required for upcoming years. He emphasized that joint certification will aid in enhancing the market value of a trainee and equip him for better employment opportunities.

Dr. Inderjeet Singh revealed about the various diploma courses, short courses, certificate courses and advanced training courses of the University. He stated that new courses are also being developed by various colleges of the University keeping in view the needs of the society. The future collaboration of ASCI and Vet Varsity for development of vocational and skill-based courses will help students, farmers and other stakeholders in the farming sector for gaining contemporary skills and enhancing their employability.

Dr. P.S. Brar, Director of Extension Education, highlighted various offline and online courses developed by the University for skilling various stakeholders engaged in livestock, poultry and fisheries sectors. He also emphasized on the previous association of the University with ASCI regarding skill-based training. The various issues related to the previous ASCI training were also discussed in detail. Dr. P.S. Brar extended the vote of thanks.

ILDEX Indonesia 2023 : Pre-Register to Connect with Global Leaders

ILDEX Indonesia 2023 : Pre-Register to Connect with Global Leaders

ILDEX Indonesia 2023 – Pre-Register Now to Connect with the Global Leaders in the Livestock and Aquaculture Business this September!

[Jakarta, Indonesia] – ILDEX Indonesia is just one month away. Secure your participation to meet industry leaders by pre-registering today.

ILDEX Indonesia 2022 will be held from 20-22 September 2023 at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), Jakarta, and it is confirmed by the industry that ILDEX is one of the most important trade & conference platforms for livestock, dairy, meat processing, and aquaculture exposition in Indonesia. This year – the show records more than 250 exhibitors from 30 countries, including industry giants like PT CHAROEN POKPHAND INDONESIA Tbk. and Japfa Comfeed Indonesia, who are ready to showcase their cutting-edge products and technologies.

Wide Range of Business Coverage : The show presents a diverse array of business profiles, including Farm Production showcasing state-of-the-art farms and sustainable agriculture; Feed Ingredient & Additives presenting innovations in animal nutrition; Consultancy & Association offering expert guidance; Animal Health focusing on well-being and disease prevention; FeedTech & CropTech unveiling cutting-edge technologies; Meat Processing demonstrating advancements in value addition; Breeding & Hatching highlighting genetic breakthroughs; Egg Processing & Handling showcasing efficient technologies; Waste Management addressing agricultural waste, and Dairy Farm sharing insights into modern practices and product innovations.

Ildex Indonesia: Who to Meet
Ildex Indonesia 2023: Who to Meet

ILDEX Indonesia 2023 is far more than just an exhibition showcase; it presents a transformative journey that will revolutionize food production for our growing population. With top international players like Henan Lee Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd [China], Buhler (Changzhou) Machinery Co., Ltd [China], Agromed Austria GmbH [Australia], Petersime [Belgium], ABRA-Brazillian Renderers [Brazil], Jamesway Incubator [Canada], Breeder of Denmark [Denmark], NECTRA SAS [France], LUBING Maschinenfabrik Ludwig Bening GMBH & CO KG [Germany], Dovoy Chemicals India Pvt Ltd. [India], Olmix Indonesia [Indonesia], Giordano Poultry Plast [Italy], Blue Aqua International Pte Ltd [Singapore], KSP Equipment Co., Ltd [Thailand], Siam Water Flame [Thailand], Hendrix Genetics [The Netherlands], Aytav Tavukculuk Ek. San. VE. TIC. LTD. STI. [Turkey], Aviagen Asia Pacific Ltd [USA], and the biggest players in Indonesia, PT CHAROEN POKPHAND INDONESIA Tbk. and Japfa Comfeed Indonesia, the event attracts global leaders in the industry. Join us to connect, form valuable partnerships, and gain insights into the latest industry trends that will shape the future of Livestock and Aquaculture.

Introducing the New Highlight Pavilions : “ILDEX Indonesia 2023: Embracing the Future with Meat Pro and Aquatica Asia Pavilions. Prepare to be immersed in the latest advancements in meat processing and packaging at the Meat Pro Pavilion, and dive deep into the world of the aquaculture business with intensive conferences at the Aquatica Asia Pavilion. Pre-register now and be part of this unparalleled showcase of innovation in the livestock and aquaculture industries.” – Mr. Supanat Triratphichan, Project Manager of ILDEX Indonesia

Meat Pro Pavilion : Meat Pro Pavilion is a new idea from Meat Pro Asia, the trade show in Bangkok. After we conducted research and found that meat processing and packaging are crucial factors for meat production, and can be further developed by using high technology and innovation, we are happy to present a processing machinery demonstration on the machine stage. Come to enjoy some meat with our experts during the show.

Aquatica Asia Conference : Aquatica Asia will be a strategic step towards creating a dedicated business platform to improve the production of fisheries within the aquaculture industry. In past years, organizers have worked to include the aquaculture segment in ILDEX Indonesia; however, the new event will help further highlight the industry for the existing show and industry professionals. Aquaculture is represented at the conference under the topic “Swimming Through Aquaculture Diseases: Challenges and Solutions with Emphasis on EMS, EHP, IMNV, and WFS” on Thu. 21 September at ILDEX Conference 3 (in hall) at the Aquatica Conference room.

Ildex Indonesia 2023: Conferences
Ildex Indonesia 2023: Conferences

Horti Agri Next: The Newest Highlight for Palm Sugar Producers : HAN Select INDONESIA is an international conference for the horticulture and agriculture industries, enabling intensive business connections and offering extensive educational and informative conference content, based on the market’s current needs and requests. HAN Select Indonesia will be held on Thu 21 September at Garuda Main Hall 2, ICE, with a full-day conference on the topic, “Maximizing the Marketing and Production of Process Palm Sugar in Indonesia,”

Don’t miss the chance to be at the forefront of innovation, knowledge, and collaboration. Register now and join us at ILDEX Indonesia 2023 to witness the future of THE livestock-agriculture unfold before your eyes. Don’t lose your business connections and find some more at ILDEX Indonesia 2023. Register now at www.ildex-indonesia.com

Treatments/ Vaccinations & Drinking Water Disinfection

Treatments/ Vaccinations & Drinking Water Disinfection

TREATMENTS / VACCINATIONS & DRINKING WATER DISINFECTION continue to develop as farms modernize and comply with best practices.

Dosatron LogoA. Medication & Vaccination through Drinking Water (AL Animal health Line)

Among the treatments that can be administered via drinking water are :

  • curative / metaphylactic antibiotics, wormers, painkillers, anti-inflammatory (respect vet prescriptions),
  • vaccines,
  • vitamins, trace elements,
  • electrolytes (rehydration),
  • probiotics, prebiotics,
  • organic acids,
  • essential oils,
  • bacteriophages, etc.

Advantages of treating via drinking water:

  • Sick animals have a tendency for to eat less than they drink in order to compensate for dehydration, body temperature or stress.
  • Flexibility required for curative treatments (medicine doses & type + administration periods can be easily adjusted under veterinary control)
  • Easy & fast to implement when a problem is detected compared with the delays for production & delivery of medicine premixes.
  • The drinking water administration generally leads to significant antibiotic use reduction compared to the feed medication (in a growing number of countries the preventive medication usually administered via feed as nearly disappeared or is now prohibited such as in Europe since 2022)
  • Less risk of antibiotic cross-contamination with feed from the feed production unit to the farm.
  • Mass vaccination via water is also currently used within more or less 2 hours (time saving)

Please note that when administering medicines/vaccines via drinking water a number of rules should be observed (refer to Dosatron good practices training programs & tools for vaccination, medication, etc..)

How to choose the dosing pump for Medication / Vaccination:

Most of the hereunder criteria to respect are already listed in:

  • The European Medicine Agency 2020 recommendations – Article 106 (6) of Regulation (EU) 2019/6

  • The German Din Standard 10529-2

1. Check the minimum & maximum water flow of the dosing pump

    • low flow capability (5 or 10 l/h minimum) is a key factor as 70% of treatments & vaccinations are administered to young animals the very first days

    • high water flow capability is important for big numbers of animals & peak consumption periods

2. Check the minimum working water pressure & if the dosing precision is affected by pressure :

    • very important when using header tanks as a water source with low pressure.
    • some dosing technologies are injecting the treatment against the water pressure in the pipe (counter pressure). If the water pressure drops which often happen, these dosing technologies could over dose.

3. Select a maximum dosage (injection rate in %) high enough up to 4% or 5% :

    • to ensure a good solubility of oral powders (N°1 error in water medication) : most oral antibiotics belonging to tetracyclines, penicillins, sulfamides families & many powder supplements often requires a 4% or 5% dosing capability to insure the solubility into the stock solution of the dosing pump (more water in the stock solution tank)

    • a good solubility in the tank means no pump or drinkers clogging & no concentration variation from the tank to the drinkers > the only way to be sure that all animals have a permanent access to the right dose of medicine (knowing that animals only drink for a few minutes a day, at random)

    • water pipe sanitation after depopulation requires sometime disinfectants/ biocides dosed at 3% to have a real bactericide/ virucide effect & to remove the biofilms

    • high dosing % means a stock solution more diluted with less medicine residues or expensive doses of vaccine wasted at the end of the tank

4. Select a dosing pump with a long lifespan + an easy & cost effective maintenance

    • change seals / wearing parts when recommended
    • don’t forget to rinse the dosing pump and the drinking system injecting water after every treatment

5. Select a dosing pump with sufficient in-line dosing and mixing capacity (water + treatment)

    • to avoid significant variations in treatment/vaccine dose at drinking troughs (given that animals only drink for a few minutes a day, with a highly variable time spent at the drinker at each visit).

To answer frequent water Medication/Vaccination extreme situations Dosatron SAS has launched the DIA4 AL Diaphragm dosing technology (AL: Animal health Line)

  • DIA4 AL Diaphragm dosing technologyAbility to operate at the lowest water flows
    (ideal to treat animals from the very first days & small groups)
  • The only pump compatible with heavy load of minerals into water (iron, manganese, hard water)
  • The longest pump motor lifespan thanks to the motor diaphragm
    (no motor piston or water meter wearing / best return on investment per m3 of treated water)
  • The least expensive motor maintenance
    (2 motor mechanism part to replace only)
  • A high dosage capability up to 4%
    (to ensure the solubility of most oral powders)
  • External injection of the additive to protect the motor

B. Disinfection of Drinking Water (WL Water Line):

Among the biocides that can be administered via drinking water are :

  1. Alkaline biocides requiring a minimum contact time (dosage before a buffer tank)
    • Sodium Hypochlorite – NaClO
    • Calcium Hypochlorite – Ca(ClO)₂
  2. Acidic biocides with short contact time (dosage possible before the drinkers)
    • Hydrogen Peroxide – H202
    • Chlorine Dioxide – Cl02 (up to 2000 ppm max into the stock solution)
    • Sodium Troclosene tablets – NaDCC
    • Peracetic Acid – CH3COOOH

In general,

  • Acidic biocides with a short contact time can also be dosed just before the drinking system (just before the Medication/Vaccination dosing pump)

  • Alkaline biocides such as traditional hypochlorite (bleach) with a longer contact time should be administered before the water tank to ensure a minimum contact time.

Note :

  • Always analyze your water quality (bacteriological & physico-chemical analysis) twice a year & regularly check the residual biocide level at the end of the drinking line.

  • Warning regarding vaccinations : Don’t forget to stop water disinfection before any vaccination via drinking water (use the existing inhibitors such as Sodium thiosulfate for chlorine or sodium bisulfite for hydrogen peroxide with blue die / Never use skim milk powder with dosing pumps)

To answer the Water Disinfection needs Dosatron SAS has launched the new dosing pumps D3WL3000 or D8WL3000 (WL: Water Line)

  • Very low dosing capability with a minimum dosage at 0.03%
    (to be able to prepare a lower volume stock solution of biocide for 1 to 3 weeks water disinfection 24/7)
  • Longer motor lifespan
    (Cost effective > no need to change the complete motor when worn > just replace piston rings & 1 spring)
  • Easy onsite maintenance with no tool
    (please refer to Dosatron maintenance videos)
  • Low number of motor parts with high chemical resistance materials
    (no metal part corrosion)
  • Self-priming + no need of an Off-gassing head option on the dosing pump for biocides such as Hydrogen peroxide
    (oxygen gas release leads to problems with other technologies)
  • No electricity shortage or surge risk
    (Dosatron is a hydraulic / mechanical dosing technology with an easy onsite maintenance)

Dosatron models

For details, email at kaushik.shetty@dosatron.com or visit https://www.dosatron.com/en-us

Facilitating Gut Microbiome with Standardized Polyherbal Formulation

Facilitating Gut Microbiome with Standardized Polyherbal Formulation

The gut microbiome is essential for the health and productivity of chickens. It provides nutrients from dietary substrates that would otherwise go unused, and it modulates the development and function of the digestive and immune systems. The diversity of the chicken GI microbiota is influenced by the age of the birds, location in the digestive tract, and diet. The gastrointestinal compartments of chickens are densely populated with complex microbial communities (Bacteria, fungi, Archaea, protozoa, and virus) that are dominated by Bacteria (Wei et al., 2013). Bacteria dominate the gastrointestinal compartments, with Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, and Proteobacteria accounting for most (> 90%) of the intestinal bacteria (Wei et al., 2013 and Pan and Yu, 2014).

Authors - Dr Ankur and Dr. Jagritee Singh

Commensal microbiota stimulates the development of the immune system and produces energy and nutrients, such as vitamins, amino acids, and short-chain fatty acids, from undigested feed that eventually becomes available for the host. The gut microbiota also contributes to the metabolism of host nitrogenous compounds to produce amino acids, such as glutamine (Shang et al., 2018). Gut microbiota affects feed conversion ratio, body weight gain, apparent metabolizable energy, residual feed intake, and time taken to attain the desired weight, which have a direct influence on the health and productivity of chickens (Iqbal et al., 2020).

However, factors like the environment, feed, heat stress, and housing conditions can cause detrimental changes in the gut resulting in poor health of birds and decreased production performance (Iqbal et al., 2020). When the normal gut microbiota deviates, “Dysbiosis” occurs, which refers to qualitative or quantitative imbalances of microbial populations from normal proportions in the gut (Teirlynck et al., 2011).

Gut MicrobiomePolyphenols can be used to improve gut health due to their established health benefits and strong antioxidant potential. The gut microbiota-polyphenol interactions are vital in their effects on the gut microbiota modulation. It affects not only the composition of gut bacteria but also improves the bioavailability of polyphenols by generating more bioactive metabolites that enhance their health effects on the morphology and composition of the gut microbiota (Iqbal et al., 2020). Plant additives, such as phytogenic feed additives, can improve the absorption, use, and absorption of valuable nutrients and stimulate the immune system. They often improve palatability and feed conversion, leading to improved efficiency of poultry rearing (Windisch et al., 2008).

STODI is a Standardized Polyherbal Formulation of several Indian medicinal plants traditionally known and used for gut health, and it contains fruit rinds of Punica granatum, aerial parts of Andrographis paniculata, bark of Acacia nilotica, fruits of Terminalia bellirica, and bark of Holarrhena antidysenterica. In research, STODI in the diet of broilers produced a shift in the caecal microbiota conducive to gut health and better performance characteristics. STODI caused a favourable improvement in Firmicutes, Clostridiales, and Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae. This improvement led to better utilization of carbohydrates and the production of SCFAs that contributed to energy production and gut health (Marimuthu et al., 2019).

In conclusion, polyherbal formulations can facilitate a balanced F:B ratio, promoting gut health and overall performance in poultry. By using herbs with complementary pharmacological properties, polyherbal formulations can provide a broad spectrum of benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. The use of polyherbal formulations in poultry production can reduce the need for antibiotics and other interventions while promoting sustainable and responsible production practices.

References
• Pan, D. and Yu, Z., 2014. Intestinal microbiome of poultry and its interaction with host and diet. Gut microbes, 5(1), pp.108-119.
• Wei S, Morrison M, Yu Z. Bacterial census of poultry intestinal microbiome. Poult Sci Sympos. (2013) 92:671–83. 
• Shang, Y., Kumar, S., Oakley, B. and Kim, W.K., 2018. Chicken gut microbiota: importance and detection technology. Frontiers in veterinary science, 5, p.254.
• Teirlynck E., Gussem M.D.E., Dewulf J., Haesebrouck F., Ducatelle R., Van Immerseel F. Morphometric evaluation of “dysbacteriosis” in broilers. Avian Pathol. 2011
• Iqbal, Y., Cottrell, J.J., Suleria, H.A. and Dunshea, F.R., 2020. Gut microbiota-polyphenol interactions in chicken: A review. Animals, 10(8), p.1391.
• Windisch W, Schedle K, Plitzner C. Kroismayr A: Use of phytogenic products as feed additives for swine and poultry. Journal of Animal Science. 2008;86:140-148.
• Marimuthu, S.K., Balasubramanian, B., Selvam, R. and D’Souza, P., 2019. Modulation of chicken cecal microbiota by a phytogenic feed additive, Stodi®: a metagenomic analysis. Pharmacognosy Research, 11(3).

Article by same authors: Role Of GALT In Optimizing Gut Immunity

Water for poultry: An essential nutrient

Water for poultry: An essential nutrient

Water for poultry must be regarded as an essential nutrient

Water is one of the most essential nutrients for poultry, Water is a critical, but often overlooked nutrient. Animals can survive longer without food than they can without water. Water is involved in every aspect of animal metabolism.

Author: Vasanth Rao Attanti
(author)

Water plays an important role in regulating body temperature, digesting food, and eliminating wastes. Accounting for up to 70% of their body weight. Adequate access to clean, fresh water is crucial for maintaining the health, welfare, and productivity of poultry. In this article, we’ll explore the water requirements of poultry and the factors that affect their water consumption.

Water is a critical nutrient that receives little attention until a problem arises.

Other words, it is the cheapest nutrient for poultry having very expensive implications if not handled properly.

Apart from its nutritive aspect, it is also used to reduce air temperature by way of evaporative cooling and fogging during summer season and to clean and sanitize the facility.

Water Requirements of Poultry

Poultry require a consistent and sufficient supply of water to meet their physiological needs, such as hydration, thermoregulation, digestion, and waste excretion. The water intake of poultry can vary depending on several factors, including their age, breed, sex, size, feed intake, environmental conditions, and production stage.

The physical, chemical, and microbiological quality of water is of fundamental importance for poultry. Unless the quality of supplied drinking water to poultry is guaranteed, achieving the growth and feed efficiency potential provided by intensive genetic selection, ideal grow-out environments and optimal nutrition program becomes a challenge.

Birds can survive for weeks without feed, but they can only survive for days without water.

Starved birds may lose all their fat, about half of their protein, and about 40% of their body weight and still survive, but a 10% to 20% loss of their body water will result in death.

Thus birds can survive much longer without feed than without water. Maintaining drinking water quality for poultry is the most important activity as birds consume water at twice the level of feed, but it is one of the most ignored nutrients by the farmers. The drinking water plays an important role in the transmission of most common bacterial, viral, and protozoan diseases.

Chicks require more water per unit of body weight than adult birds, as they have a higher metabolic rate and a lower ability to conserve water. Broilers and layers have different water requirements due to their different growth rates and production stages. For example, broilers may consume up to twice as much water as layers during the starter phase, while layers may consume more water during the egg-laying phase.

Factors Affecting Poultry Water Consumption
Several factors can affect the water consumption of poultry, including:

1. Feed intake: Poultry birds may increase their water intake in response to increased feed intake, as water is essential for digestion and nutrient absorption.

2. Environmental conditions: Poultry birds may increase their water intake in hot and humid conditions to regulate their body temperature through evaporative cooling. Any water temperature below the body temperature of the bird will be beneficial during heat stress conditions. The water consumed will help to dissipate body heat.

3. Water quality: Poultry birds may decrease their water intake if the water is contaminated or contains high levels of minerals or contaminants, such as chlorine, ammonia, bacterial, viral contaminations. Several factors influence water quality, including the colour, taste, and odour of water, as well as the presence of bacteria or other microbes, the levels of minerals, and other chemical and physical factors. Poor water quality can retard growth, reduce egg production, or produce lower egg quality.

4. Water accessibility: Poultry birds may decrease their water intake if they have limited access to water or if the water system is dirty, empty, or malfunctioning.

5. Production stage: Poultry may increase their water intake during certain production stages, such as egg-laying, to meet their physiological needs. Improves H.H eggs by decreasing soft shelled eggs plus broken eggs% (Less porosity)

From the physiological perspective, water consumed by the bird is used for,

  • Passage of feed through the digestive system
  • Digestion and absorption of nutrients
  • Transportation of absorbed nutrients to different organs
  • Facilitate enzymatic and chemical reactions in the body
  • Elimination of waste and toxic substances through kidneys
  • Body temperature regulation
  • Lubrication of joints and organs

Water Management in Poultry

To ensure that poultry have adequate access to clean and fresh water, poultry farmers need to implement proper water management practices.

These may include:

1. Water quality monitoring: Poultry farmers should regularly test the quality of their water sources for contaminants, minerals, pH levels, and other parameters that can affect water consumption and bird health. Superior quality water is very important for better digestion and to create a healthy gut flora, which will help the bird to absorb all the nutrients.

2. Water sanitation: Poultry farmers should regularly clean and sanitize their waterers, pipes, and other equipment to prevent bacterial growth and disease transmission. Drinking water sanitation is necessary to remove pathogens and provide quality water to poultry. Farmers are using different types of sanitizers in drinking water like Chlorine, Chlorine dioxide, Hydrogen peroxide, Ozone, UV etc. Unfortunately, microbes are becoming resistant to sanitizers due to improper usage.

3. Water accessibility: Poultry farmers should ensure that their birds have easy and constant access to water, with enough waterers and adequate water flow to meet their water requirements.

4. Water temperature: Poultry farmers should maintain the water temperature between 10°C and 28°C to promote better water intake and reduce heat stress.

A GUIDE FOR DRINKING WATER QUALITY FOR POULTRY

Guide for drinking water for Poultry
• *Iron as high as 660 ppm has been shown to not affect bird health, but it will have detrimental effects on water lines and fogging systems (Fairchild et al., 2005).
• **Manganese as high as 20 ppm has been reported to not affect bird health, but it can have negative effects on water lines and fogging systems (Batal et al., 2005).
• ***Nitrates as high as 600 ppm have been shown to not affect bird health (unpublished data).
  • Many of the water quality standards for poultry drinking water were originally developed from those for human drinking water.
  • Few of the standards recommended today are based on research utilizing broiler or layers.
  • It should be noted that the water lines were thoroughly flushed between studies and that particulates that result from high Fe and Mn levels can lead to equipment problems such as leaky nipples and clogged fogging nozzles.
  • When birds are experiencing problems such as feed passage or poor feed conversion, however, broiler performance is more likely to be affected by improper equipment function rather than bird health due to high concentrations of these substances.
  • Poor water quality can lead to increased microbial growth and biofilm build up.

 

WATER MANAGEMENT TIPS

Conduct water tests

  • Each farm should have its water tested. Water quality can change during periods of heavy rain or drought, and additional water tests during these periods will ensure that water lines continue to deliver adequate water volume for both the birds and the cooling systems.

Change filters regularly

  • Sediment and other particulates can cause leaky water nipples that can have negative effects on litter quality.
  • Clogged filters restrict water flow to the drinker and cooling systems.
  • In some cases, simple cartridge filters may not be adequate, such as for water with high iron. In those cases, consider other water treatments.

Flush water lines regularly

  • Perform a high pressure flush on water lines between each flock and after adding supplements through the medicator (i.e., vaccine, medications, vitamins, electrolytes, etc.).

Plan ahead before treating water

  • Before implementing water treatment or sanitation programs, consult your Technical services person to be sure contaminants in your water will not react negatively and cause the water system to become clogged.

In conclusion, water is a critical nutrient for poultry, and proper water management is essential for maintaining their health and productivity. By understanding the water requirements of poultry and the factors that affect their water consumption, poultry farmers can ensure that their birds have access to clean, fresh, and adequate water, promoting optimal growth and performance.

About the author

Mr. Vasanth Rao Attanti is a focused Business Development Manager/Strategist with over 27 years of experience in all segments of Poultry from Breeding Farms, Layer Farming, Broiler Farming, Medicine Manufacturing, Water Treatment and Poultry Health Management.

Focussed on the Implementation of processes in Water Quality Management and Treatment in Poultry Farms for over 6 years.

Had a short journey in 3 start-up’s which helped me understand the value of time and execution.

Exposure to fintech, Banking technologies ,Social network market place and Last mile trade helped him understand the dynamics of tier 2 and tier 3 marketplaces.

A Proven track record of implementing the necessary business development strategies for the last mile and tier 2 cities to accomplish breakthrough sales objectives while creating unique market entry strategies, managing business relationships, building credibility and establishing rapport with potential clients.

He can be contacted at +91 93425 29325   |   vasanth@lotusozone.com