家禽有机生产ORGANIC POULTRY PRODUCTION.ppt

Growth of Industry 1997-2001 – surge of certified organic poultry production Certified organic layers 537,826 (1997) to 1.6 mil (2001) Certified organic broilers 1997-38,285 ? 3.3 mil (2001) Certified organic turkeys 1997-750 ? 98,000 (2001) 2002 – USDA National Organic Program /nop/indexIE.htm National standards dictate how broilers, turkeys, layers and others are to be managed and raised Standards – poultry not required to have access to pasture, but must be given freedom to: 1) exercise 2) access to fresh air 3) exposure to direct sunlight Birds can be “housed” if weather is bad - exception Organic producer will pasture the birds and/or house in semi-confinement and temporary confinement Producers must create “Organic System Plan” if seek certification 1. Comply with national rules 2. Describe how to manage flock, house, feed, waste, handling, health, welfare, and maintain records Resource – National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Organic Livestock Workbook -A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices From: Agricultural Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) PO Box 3657 Fayetteville, AR 72702 (800) 346-9140 /attra- pub/PDF/livestockworkbook.pdf HUSBANDRY AND MANAGEMENT Birds: Day-old chicks, all species and breeds Land: Outdoor access (land must be organic) HUSBANDRY AND MANAGEMENT Housing: Semi-confinement or pasture Density: Allow for natural behavior Equipment: electric fence, poultry netting, feed troughs, water fountains Labor: Keep accurate records Operation: Year-round Advantages: Premium prices for products, environmentally friendly, endorsed by animal rights groups Disadvantages: Record keeping, regulated management practices, higher feed costs BIRDS Purchase day-old chicks from conventional stock Breed and hatch own Purchase started pullets, but must come from certified organic breeders BIRDS Breed selection is vital to success Nat. Organic Standards prohibit use of conventional medicines/treatments – so