David Kradel Herbert Jordan Mflton Madison John Schwartz Penn State Poultry Pointers Herbert Siegel Donald Singletary Andrew Yersin PRODUCTION PRACTICES TO REDUCE SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS John Schwartz Lancaster County Poultry Agent Salmonella enteritidis (Se) is a food safety issue. Today’s con sumer is very much concerned about the quality and safety of food. Farmers also are very con cerned about producing food that will not make people sick. The recent outbreaks of food poisoning has caused the egg Hershey measures quality by satisfied customers Floyd & Dorothy High Of Ephrata, PA Have Joined The List Of Satisfied Customers Using The Big Dutchman .Pan Feeder The Big Dutchman Broiler Feeder is setting new standards of performance in converting feed to meat. Call The Professionals At Hershey Equipment To Put The “Hershey Performance Edge” To Work F jr You! WE TAKE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PERSONALLY m*v •••-*■ —-*•*" - "•*’•> industry to re-examine its produc tion practices to reduce bacterial contamination in its products. This, coupled with increased food handling educational programs, should reduce the number of food poisoning cases in the United States associated with eggs. To reduce the level of Se in the egg industry, fanners need to adopt the following best manage ment practices: I. Test the poultry house envi ronment for Se. 2. Buy pullets negative for Se. 3. Keep egg collection equip ment clean. 4. Control rodents and insects. 5. Clean up broken eggs daily. 6. Remove dead birds daily. TUT mHSHEY EQUIPMENT Ft [COMPANY, INC. £3 d 3 af Quality Syrians far Paultry, Swim and Grain Handling 7. Gather eggs frequently at least twice each day. 8. Refrigerate eggs immediately after collection. 9. Reduce bird stresses. 10. Practice cleanliness. 11. Clean, wash, and disinfect between every flock. Cleaning, washing, and disin fecting between every flock is very important. The following steps must be taken to insure your house is properly cleaned: 1. Remove all animals—chick ens, cats, dogs, and rodents. 2. Dry clean thoroughly to reduce amount of water needed in wash-down phase. 3. Wash down with clean, hot water. 4. Spray and fog disinfectants. 5. Evaluate the effectiveness through testing. Proper dry cleaning involves removing all feed and debris, blowing down dust and debris to the pit, scraping the dropping boards, and removing the manure from the pit When washing down the house, make sure you wash everything. Dirt protects bacteria such as Se from disinfectants. Do not cut comers to save a pen- SYCAMORE IND PARK 255 PLANE TREE DRIVE LANCASTER, PA 17603 (717)393-5807 ny. One,, cut comer will make everything else you have done a waste of time. Finally, have one person in charge of supervising the cleaning, disinfecting, and testing program. By starting with a clean environ ment, buying clean pullets, con trolling all rodents, keeping egg Day On Farm Promotes Agriculture SOMERSET CO. The Bth annual “Day On The Farm,” sponsored by the Somerset Coun ty Farmers Association, will be held on Sunday, June 23, from 1-4 p.m. at the Walker Grove Farm, three miles north of Somerset on Route 601. Owned by father and son part ners, Ray M. and Kurt Walker, the 500-acre farm can also be reached by taking the Route 601 Exit off Route 219. Walker Grove land flanks the exit ramp. Day On The Farm is an event intended to promote agricultural Route 30 West at the Centerville Exit. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June IS, 1991-C3 collection equipment clean, gathering eggs frequently, and immediately refrigerating eggs and practicing cleanliness, you are doing your part of reducing Se in the food chain. By working together, we will continue to pro vide today’s consumer with the safest, best, and most economical food the egg. education of the general public in the fun and friendly atmosphere of the family farm. Visitors during the afternoon usually exceed a 1,000, but all of them receive foods representative of all agricul ture at no charge. The sponsors indicate the event will showcase the benefits of real agricultural products and that information will be passed along to others. Continuous afternoon activities include hayrides, guided barn tours, a petting zoo, veterinarian on hand, giving of gift certificates from area grocers, and expert sheep shearing by Karl Kaufman, Bedford County. Specialized food samples to be given are cheese, lamb, milk and milk drinks, and bags of crunchy potato chips. SANDBLASTING AND SPRAY PAINTING WITH AERIAL LADDER EQUIPMENT Farm Buildings Feed Mills Commercial - Industrial HENRY K. FISHER, INC. 667 Hartman Station Road Lancaster, PA 17601 717-393-6530
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