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K ■ Eggs are sold in the U.S. in a unique combination of very To regulate egg size without reducing production rates i
K a specific minimum egg weight classifications, but with a wide there must be very accurate ration formulation. !
BJ weight range within each class for which the same price per Accurate nutrient standards for today’s high-producing j
K • dozen is paid. Further, there is a strong consumer demand hens must be set. The usable nutrients in ingredients must |
K ■ for eggs in the “Large” classification a demand that does also be determined. i
K J not match well the hen’s biological capacity of producing that Some nutrients in all feed ingredients remain undigested j
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■j ■ Even when hens are producing mostly eggs in the Large nutrients depends upon the Ingredient, processing methods j
classification, you could be selling up to 13% more product by and other factors. Obviously, it is criticalto accurately know i
Kjj weight (the range from 24-27 ounces per dozen) and not the amount of usable nutrients there are in any feedstuff. |
B| receiving a cent more. To increase the accuracy of Purina’s knowledge of ,
Kb To maximize profits it is necessary to move eggs out of the biological availability, new techniques were implemented. J
■ ■ Small and Medium classification to the Large size. Further, These new techniques, developed by Canadian researchers, 1
Bj Extra Large and Jumbo classes should be avoided because of were refined by Purina Research. These new procedures ]
Kb additional feed costs and egg breakage. Only if a large developed during the past five years give True Metabolizable i
K b premium for the larger classes is paid (a rare situation) Energy (TME) and True Amino Acid Availability (TAAA) i
K ■ should these egg sizes intentionally be produced. Generally, values. 1
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K a How maximizing production while breakthrough for ration formulation. It is the best indicator i
K> controlling size is possible. of the energy that is truly usable by the pullet or hen. It is a 1
K | Purina nutritionists have found the nutrient needs of hens very rapid system which permitted Purina to reevaluate J
Kb are higher for maximum egg weight than for maximum egg every feedstuff used in Accu-Line rations. This means that ■
K a production. Shifts in fortification can be made that will in- Purina energy values accurately reflect the usable energy in _ *
BJ crease or decrease egg weights %lb./case while maximizing the ingredients Purina uses to manufacture Accu-Line J
Kb egg production. rations. ,
K b Production rates increase until sufficient amino acids are Other feed companies continue to formulate rations using i
■ ■ consumed to allow hens to reach their maximum genetic egg published tables for various feed ingredients. These may hot '
Kb production capacity. However, egg size continues to increase accurately reflect current values. J
Kg with further amino acid intakes until the genetic capacity Purina places great emphasis on accurate energy values. ,
K b Energy is used in all body functions and egg production. It i
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Bj * requirements are met, birds will stop eating whether or ]
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Kb Boas** \ vitamins for maximum performance. i
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K a / j from the theoretical energy value used in formulation, one of
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Kb s s 1. Performance will be reduced because of underfortification
Kb S ,s' —r of amino adds, vitamins and minerals.
K ■ S /' 2. Added costs result from an excess amount of these same
K * / /' nutrients that were added to balance an incorrect energy
K b /s'' True available amino add values are equally important. The
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Kb Nutrtoniiniaiw nigh in the feed ingredients, the more accurately they can be
K. _ ~ ... balanced to the usable energy in the feed.
H a potential for maximum egg weight is finally achieved. This As a result of these new values, Purina Accu-Line Laying
K a nutritional concept allows you to modify egg size, while rations can be made from the most effident combination of 1
K i maximizing production rates. ingredients available. The rations accurately supply the
K ■ hen’s daily nutritional needs at the best value possible to
K ■ Purina customers.
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