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B ■ Eggs are sold in the U.S. in a unique combination of very To regulate egg size without reducing production rates' 29
B a specific minimum egg weight classifications, but with a wide there must be very accurate ration formulation. SB
H weight range within each class for which the same price per Accurate nutrient standards for today’s high-producing
Ba dozen is paid. Further, there is a strong consumer demand hens must be set. The usable nutrients in ingredients must 3B
B ■ for eggs in the “Large” classification a demand that does also be determined. (jJB
B [ not match well the hen’s biological capacity of producing that ' Some nutrients in all feed ingredients remain undigested, ■ B
B| b single egg size. and/or unavailable to the bird. The quantity of usable a B
Hja Even when hens are producing mostly eggs in the Large nutrients depends upon the ingredient, processing methods ■«
B ■ classification, you could be selling up to 13% more product by and other factors. Obviously, it is critical to accurately know ■ 9
B* weight (the range from 24-27 ounces per dozen) and not the amount of usable nutrients there are in any feedstuff. ■ *B
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B* To maximize profits it is necessary to move eggs out of the biological availability, new techniques were implemented. a 9
E ■ Small and Medium classification to the Large size. Further, These new techniques, developed by Canadian researchers, 1 9
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B* premium for the larger classes is paid (a rare situation) Energy (TME) and True Amino Acid Availability (TAAA) i 9
E 1 should these egg sizes intentionally be produced. Generally, values. 1 9
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Bji profitable. True metabolizable energy system is an important a 4
B 1 How maximizing production while breakthrough for ration formulation. It is the best indicator a 9
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H Purina nutritionists have found the nutrient needs of hens very rapid system which permitted Purina to reevaluate J B
■j ■ are higher for maximum egg weight than for maximum egg every feedstuff used in Accu-Line rations.- This means that a9j
B 1 production. Shifts in fortification can be made that will in- Purina energy values accurately reflect the usable energy in - ■ JJB
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B ■ Production rates increase until sufficient amino acids are Other feed companies continue to formulate rations using a B
B * consumed to allow hens to reach their maximum genetic egg published tables for various feed ingredients. These may not ■ 9
E | production capacity. However, egg size continues to increase accurately reflect current values. Jjß
B ■ with further amino acid intakes until the genetic capacity Purina places great emphasis on accurate energy values. { B
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B * / not they have consumed enough amino acids, minerals and a B
B 1 Ataximte.d EaßSta* \ vitamins for maximum performance. 1 9
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KI Fortification Performance will be reduced because of underfortilication " B I
B* / s' of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. a B
E| / /' 2. Added costs result from an excess amount of these same a 9
B • ys' nutrients that were added to balance an ificorrect energy J 9
B a /s' True available amino acid values are equally important. The ■BL
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