Editorial
Editorial
- L. Waldron
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- 10 February 2017, p. 1
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Well another new year and the journal is already completed for the March issue, and the June issue is almost filled as well. We often get asked by authors why we cannot publish papers straight away – which we can do to an extent, but only online in advance of the print issue, which still goes out in a quarterly fashion, and so we have to assign the papers according to the next issue available. This is something which will be discussed at our next board meeting as we strive to implement new ways to improve the publishing process for authors and maximise exposure for our sponsors. The year 2017 sees various important meetings for poultry scientists, including the 21st European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition – held at the start of May near Barcelona in Spain which is where the next board meeting will also take place. Just beforehand is the UK Spring Meeting in Chester in the UK, which is attended by scientists from various countries and is a useful place to catch up with well-known scientists as well as people in the commercial sphere. In June, France hosts the 10th European Symposium on Poultry Welfare, as well as the 10th European Symposium on Poultry Genetics. So all in all, a busy first half of the year, especially considering the numerous VIV and other commercial poultry events going on in between. Myself and the Board members try our best to get to most of these events and identify papers that we can invite from the various programs, however it is difficult to cover everything – so if any readers do see something new and exciting that is being presented that could form an innovative review paper, please do let me know.
If you are organising a WPSA related event and have suitable review papers or presenters who are covering a novel topic, please let me know. One of the main topics of discussion currently is the removal of antibiotic growth promoters in certain parts of the world (notable the USA and Australasia), following on from the stance taken in the late 1990’s in Europe. As such we have had a plethora of reviews on this topic in the last couple of months – so many that we have had to ask authors to focus specifically on one chosen area in depth as there is a huge body of work already available in this scientific field. So apologies if your paper has been returned to you with this request – it is something we have to keep a close eye on to maintain diversity and quality of the research knowledge from papers published in WPSJ.
The current issue covers various topics from alternative feed materials, welfare, disease, immunity and mineral nutrition. We are always happy to consider papers from students and on new topics, and please email me if you have a query regarding paper acceptance. I do try to catch up with various members at the events in 2017 – but until then, enjoy the latest issue of the WPSJ.
Dr Lucy Waldron
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The role and importance of vanadium, chromium and nickel in poultry diet
- M. ŽIVKOV BALOŠ, D. LJUBOJEVIĆ, S. JAKŠIĆ
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- 03 January 2017, pp. 5-16
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The levels of essential microelements in poultry feed must be high enough to satisfy the birds' requirements, yet low enough to ensure the safety of both animal feed and meat and eggs for human nutrition. The essential role of vanadium (V), chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) in poultry nutrition is still under investigation, while their toxicity was well established a long time ago. Even though some feeds might represent a potential source of harmful amounts of microelements, the combination of relevant quality control programs in the animal feed industry, as well as the application of good production practices and the adequate education of nutritionists can substantially reduce the risks associated with overfeeding such minerals. The aim of this review is to give an overview of the role, importance and needs of poultry for V, Cr and Ni.
Mycoplasmosis in poultry: update on diagnosis and preventive measures
- S. UMAR, M.T. MUNIR, Z. UR-REHMAN, S. SUBHAN, T. AZAM, M.A.A. SHAH
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- 21 December 2016, pp. 17-28
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Avian mycoplasmas occur in a wide variety of birds including commercial poultry. The most important mycoplasmas in chickens and turkeys are Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG), M. synoviae (MS), and M. meleagridis. Additionally, M. iowe (MI) is an emerging pathogen in turkeys, but appears to pose little issues for chickens. Pathogenic mechanisms include adherence to host target cells, release of toxins, mediation of apoptosis and immune evasion leading to obstruction of the tracheal lumen, exfoliation of epithelial cells as well as ciliostasis. In addition, mycoplasma by-products, such as hydrogen peroxide and superoxide radicals, along with inflammatory cytokines can exacerbate the disease conditions. Mycoplasmas are transmitted horizontally, from bird to bird, and vertically, from dam to offspring through the egg. The disease is diagnosed by serologic tests, cultures and PCR and is sensitive to antimicrobials whose activity is other than disrupting the bacterial cell wall. Control of pathogenic avian mycoplasmas can consist of one of three general approaches; maintaining flocks free of infection, medication, or vaccination, which are covered in this review.
Host immune responses and vaccination against avian pathogenic Escherichia coli - RETRACTED
- T. AZEEM, S.A. ABID, W. AHMAD, A. ASLAM, M.L. SOHAIL, S. JALEEL, S. UMAR
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- 13 December 2016, pp. 29-44
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Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) is one of the most economically damaging diseases affecting the poultry industry. This group of extra-intestinal E. coli causes a variety of clinical conditions including air-sacculitis and cellulitis. The economic impact of APEC is mainly due to mortality, slower growth rates and carcass downgrading. In commercial broiler operations, APEC infections are controlled indirectly by vaccination against other respiratory diseases and minimising stress conditions, and directly by administration of antimicrobial agents to suppress symptoms in infected flocks. Several studies have demonstrated that the most common virulence factors studied in APEC are rarely present in the same isolate, showing that APEC strains constitute a heterogeneous group. Different isolates may harbour different associations of virulence factors, each able to induce colibacillosis. Despite its economical relevance, the pathogenesis of colibacillosis is poorly understood. The O antigen, a component of the surface lipopolysaccharide, has been identified as a promising vaccine target. With the availability of a novel bioconjugation technology it is expected that multivalent O antigen conjugate vaccines can be produced on an industrial scale. Despite the potential for developing an efficacious vaccine to combat this economically important poultry disease, several obstacles hinder such efforts. These include cost, vaccine delivery method and timing of vaccination. The present discusses current knowledge on APEC virulence, host response to infection and various attempts to develop an effective vaccine
Manganese in poultry nutrition and its effect on performance and eggshell quality
- O. OLGUN
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- 14 December 2016, pp. 45-56
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Manganese (Mn) is an element required in nutrition, functioning largely in the enzyme systems involved in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. It plays an important role in growth, bone development, perosis prevention, optimal eggshell quality and performance maintenance of poultry. The current NRC (1994) guidelines recommend 20 and 60 mg/kg of Mn for laying hens and broilers, respectively. In practical poultry feeds, however, the dietary requirement of Mn is considered higher than these values. Traditionally, Mn is added to the diet in the sulphate form, which is typically used as the standard in nutritional studies. However, in recent times, other, more natural forms have been made available to the feed industry, e.g. organic chelates. From this current review of published data, it appears that inorganic Mn supplementation up to 200 mg/kg is ineffective on the performance of both laying hens and broilers but at lower levels it improves eggshell quality. The dietary Mn requirement of laying hens and broilers appears to be 90 mg/kg, and the availability of Mn-sulphate is higher than that of other inorganic Mn sources but lower than its organic sources. More studies should be undertaken to determine the optimum Mn requirement in its various forms for laying hens and broilers.
Efficacy of dietary vitamin D and its metabolites in poultry - review and implications of the recent studies
- S. ŚWIĄTKIEWICZ, A. ARCZEWSKA-WŁOSEK, D. BEDERSKA-LOJEWSKA, D. JÓZEFIAK
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- 03 January 2017, pp. 57-68
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Vitamin D plays many important functions in the animal, as it is necessary for proper calcium (Ca) absorption and use in different biological processes. The aim of several recent experiments with poultry was to evaluate the efficacy of different forms and levels of vitamin D3 in the diets for broiler chickens and laying hens. The results of these studies are presented and discussed in this review paper. Based on these results, the modern high-performing poultry requirement for supplemental vitamin D to maximise mineral digestibility, performance and immunity indices, bone health, and eggshell quality is about 3,000 IU/kg, i.e. much higher than NRC (1994) recommendations. The results of several recent poultry studies have shown that 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH-D3) is more efficient in commercial poultry nutrition than the basic form of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
Economic comparison of unenriched and alternative cage systems used in laying hen husbandry - recent experience under Turkish commercial conditions
- Y. ARAL, M.S. ARIKAN, E.E. ONBASILAR, N. UNAL, A. GOKDAI, E. ERDEM
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- 12 January 2017, pp. 69-76
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This review provides a comparative analysis on the unenriched and alternative cage systems used in commercial egg production as required by the directive (99/74/EC) of the EU Council on animal welfare in terms of technical performance indicators, distribution of cost items, egg sales revenue, and profitability. Unenriched (conventional) cages are commonly used in Turkey. However these cages don't provide for the laying hens natural needs. The comparison was taken from data regarding Lohmann Brown Classic and Lohmann LSL Classic laying hybrids kept in two caging systems. The rearing period was composed of 399 days starting when 16-week-old commercial pullets were put into unenriched and alternative cage systems and ending at the end of their 73rd weeks of age when laying hens were removed from production. The average shares of the some important cost items in the total cost in the production period were calculated to be as follows for unenriched and alternative cage systems, respectively: pullet 22.17% and 21.17%; feed 61.31% and 58.29%; labour 2.67% and 2.55%; veterinary and health 0.74% and 0.98%; egg packaging 3.23% and 3.48%; maintenance and repair expenses 1.50% and 2.29%; and depreciation costs 5.48% and 8.35%. The average cost of producing one egg was found to be 0.094 US$ and 0.097 US$, respectively. It was determined that investment costs in alternative cage systems was 14.93% higher and the production cost per hen was 2.03% higher than that in unenriched cage systems. In Turkey, on January 1, 2023, all systems will be converted to alternative cages. Investment amounts and production costs for the alternative cage systems are very important in this transformation process. Therefore the present review is to examine the available information on the production data of laying hens reared in the unenriched and alternative cages and to make economic feasibility conclusions under Turkey conditions.
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) as feed ingredient in poultry diets
- S.H. KHAN
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- 12 December 2016, pp. 77-88
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The purpose of this review is to highlight the potential of sweet potato as a feed ingredient for poultry diets. This review discusses in general the metabolisable energy value of this feed resource when compared to maize and its impact on the performance of broilers and layers fed at various inclusion rates. Trypsin inhibitors are the major anti-nutritive factor present in sweet potato; however these are eliminated with heat treatment. Nutrient profile and feeding value of different types of sweet potato meal such as potato root meal, potato peel waste, potato leaf meal and cooked potato meal are discussed. Based on feed cost, this could be an effective alternative feed ingredient in the diets of broilers and layers.
The potential of antioxidant rich essential oils against avian coccidiosis
- M. IDRIS, R.Z. ABBAS, S. MASOOD, T. REHMAN, U. FAROOQ, W. BABAR, R. HUSSAIN, A. RAZA, U. RIAZ
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- 09 December 2016, pp. 89-104
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The poultry industry is currently facing a serious problem of controlling coccidiosis, owing to the development of drug resistance against commonly available anticoccidials. Furthermore, an increasing demand in the consumers for drug residue free poultry and poultry products has led to the development of alternative strategies for the treatment and control of avian coccidiosis. In response to the invasion of Eimeria species in coccidiosis, oxidative stress is created by host cellular response which imparts pathology to the host tissue besides damaging the parasite. Hence, in order to alleviate the damage caused by oxidative stress during coccidiosis, the use of essential oils (EOs) rich in antioxidant compounds is being considered as an appealing approach. However, results are very divergent and often not as satisfactory as expected. Essential oils, as natural products, obtained from aromatic plants have the potential to serve as an alternate to anticoccidials. The present work aims to review the current state of knowledge, informative collection of results obtained over the years and to attain a critical decision in aspects of the use of EOs as anticoccidials.
Farm openings and their impacts on the attitudes of the visitors towards intensive egg and poultry meat production
- D. HEIJNE, H.-W. WINDHORST
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- 12 December 2016, pp. 105-120
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The growing scepticism of the public towards intensive poultry production provided the background to a joint project of the University of Vechta and the Poultry Association of Lower Saxony in 2012. The main goal of the transparency project was to provide a realistic impression on modern, market-oriented poultry production on family farms by opening poultry houses to the public. From 2012 until 2015, 36 farms in Lower Saxony opened their doors and 9,000 visitors made use of the possibility to visit layer, broiler and turkey farms. The visitors were interviewed prior to the farm visit and after they had left the poultry houses. 2,922 questionnaires of persons older than 18 years and without a former knowledge about intensive poultry production were evaluated. The results presented in this paper show that farm openings changed the attitude of the visitors considerably and that they were less sceptical towards intensive poultry husbandry than prior to their visit. The project will be continued until 2019.
Immunosuppressive interactions of viral diseases in poultry
- S. UMAR, M.T. MUNIR, U. AHSAN, I. RAZA, M.R. CHOWDHURY, Z. AHMED, M.A.A. SHAH
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- 12 December 2016, pp. 121-135
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Poultry can be exposed to different kinds of immunosuppressive agents that impair health and welfare by destroying innate and acquired immunity leading to diminished genetic potential of poultry for efficient production. Immunosuppression is a condition characterised by humoral and cellular immune dysfunction that leads to increased susceptibility to secondary infections and vaccine failure. Immune dysfunction at the humoral level is largely due to change in soluble factors mediated by complement or chemokines for innate immunity or due to alterations in antibodies or cytokines for adaptive immunity. In contrast, immune dysfunctions at cellular levels include alterations in neutrophils, monocyte/macrophage, and natural killer cells for innate immunity or changes in B or T lymphocytes for adaptive immunity. In poultry, stress-induced immunosuppression is manifested by failure in vaccination, and increased morbidity and mortality of flocks. Immunosuppressive agents can have cytolytic effects on lymphocyte populations leading to atrophied and depleted lymphoid organs. Immunosuppression can be due to infectious agents or non-infectious agents or due to a combination of them. At present, several modern cellular and molecular approaches are being used to determine the status of the immune system during stress and disease. Comprehensive methodologies for the evaluation of immunosuppression by combined non-infectious and infectious aetiologies have not found general application. Currently, investigations are being developed in order to detect genetic expression of immunologic mediators and receptors by microarray technology. It is likely that this new technique will initiate the development of new strategies for the control and prevention of immunosuppression in poultry. A long term immunosuppression preventive approach involves genetic selection for resistance to immunosuppressive diseases. In general, intervention approaches for immunosuppressive diseases largely rely on minimising stress, reducing exposure to infectious agents through biosecurity, and increasing immune responses by vaccination against immunosuppressive agents.
The beneficial uses of glycerin as an alternative energy source in poultry diets
- M. ARIF, M.E. ABD EL-HACK, Z. HAYAT, Sh. SOHAIL, M. SAEED, M. ALAGAWANY
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- 14 December 2016, pp. 136-144
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Glycerin or glycerol (C3H5(OH)3) is one of the most valuable and versatile chemical materials known. The term ‘glycerin’ refers in general to a commercial solution of glycerol in water of which the main constituent is glycerol. Glycerin is an odourless, colourless, viscous liquid with a sweet taste. It is completely soluble in both alcohol and water. Glycerin is the main co-product derived from biodiesel production. It is produced by a KOH- or NaOH-catalysed transesterification of the triacylglycerols in fat or oil along with an alcohol. Glycerin is an important ingredient for the production of soaps, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food. Additionally, glycerin is highly stable under normal storage conditions, practically non-irritating in its different uses, suitable for interactions with other chemical materials and has no any negative environmental impacts. Nowadays, with increasing glycerin production and its availability on the market, many new and novel uses are expected to be developed, particularly as alternative energy source for poultry diets. Furthermore, glycerin plays an essential role in body cellular metabolism. This review paper discusses the various trials using glycerin in poultry diets as an energy source and its effects on different parameters in the birds. Generally, poultry diets, which included glycerin up to 10% in feed, gave positive responses in most of studies, some of which measured apparent metabolisable energy (AMEn). However, more indices need to be determined in further studies in different poultry species.
15N-Leucine: Health benefits, applications and issues related to ileal endogenous amino acid losses in poultry
- R.N. SOOMRO, J. YAO, M.E. ABD EL-HACK, I.H.R ABBASI, R. HU, M. SAEED, M.A. ARAIN, S.A. SOOMRO, X. YANG, J. FOWLER, M. ALAGAWANY
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- 04 January 2017, pp. 145-162
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Having accurate data for ileal amino acid digestibility of a feed ingredient is one of the ways to enhance protein and nitrogen utilisation, improve poultry feeding efficiency, and mitigate ammonia emission and pollution in the environment. Moreover, the precise estimation of endogenous amino acid losses (EAAL) depends on formulating diets on digestible amino acid (DAA) basis. Numerous methods have been reported to determine the endogenous fractions including the regression method, the protein-free diet, and the total digestible nitrogen diet. The EAAL determined by these techniques can help in calculated corrected values for amino acid digestibility, termed true digestibility. Certain dietary components that can be called ‘specific losses’ could lead to higher losses than the basal calculation would indicate. To determine the basal plus specific losses (total endogenous losses), some researchers suggested the 15N-dilution method, which allows the determination of the actual digestibility. This method needs more studies and evaluations because there are some controversial issues about this methodology, such as the validity of the 15N-dilution technique when applied to any amino acid or to total nitrogen, the reference pool for the estimation of the labelling of endogenous fractions/secretions, anti-nutritional agents, the effect of bird age, mucin, different cereal grains, as well as the marker itself and the proper assessment. This review will be focused on the above issues, finding that the recently reported 15N isotopes single injection method could be an easy, time-saving, consistent, and reliable methodology for EAAL estimation in poultry.
The breeding history and commercial development of the Korean native chicken
- S. JIN, D.D. JAYASENA, C. JO, J.H. LEE
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- 03 January 2017, pp. 163-174
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The Korean native chicken (KNC) is believed to have existed in the Korean Peninsula more than 1,400 years ago. Since then, KNC have been bred only by private farmers in rural areas of Korea. In 1994, a KNC conservation program was established by the Korean government and, as a result, five lines were restored. KNC are considered to have a unique taste and texture that is more attractive to Korean consumers than meat from commercial broilers. However, the price of KNC is relatively high, which is mainly due to the breed's low growth rate, hence the limitations for industrial applications. In addition, their unique taste and texture in comparison with that of other broilers has been evaluated by scientists over the past few years. The general composition, physiochemical traits, content of taste-active and endogenous bioactive compounds and sensory quality of KNC meat, as well as breeding history are reviewed in this paper. The information from this review can be used for the development of commercial KNC breeds and can be applied to models for the commercialisation of native chicken breeds in developing countries.
Impact of Se supplementation on the oxidation stability of eggs
- M. FASIANGOVA, G. BORILOVA
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- 12 January 2017, pp. 175-184
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Se supplementation in feed can be used to increase human Se intake, and this has showed significant progress in the area of healthy nutrition in recent years. It has been proven that the antioxidant function of Se is likely to contribute to better shelf life in animal products. Egg freshness can be monitored by assessment of albumen and yolk pH, fatty acid profile, malondialdehyde content, yolk vitelline membrane strength, carbonyl content and yolk pigment stability. It has been proven that Se reduces oxidation processes inside the egg and hence the pH of its contents does not increase too rapidly when stored. Several studies have reported that the rate of fatty acid oxidation and the production of lipid oxidation products (malondialdehyde, MDA) are lower in Se enriched eggs compared to non-enriched eggs. These results have been explained by an increase in gluthation peroxidase (GSH-Px) levels and activity in eggs after supplementation of laying hens with Se, which is an essential component of GSH-Px. Se has a positive effect on the stability of yolk pigments, which is linked to the oxidation stability of yolk lipids. According to several studies, Se decreases the carbonyl, which is a marker of protein oxidation. The yolk vitelline membrane consists of a high amount of protein incorporating Se, which explains the increased vitelline membrane strength after Se supplementation.
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The World’s Poultry Science Journal is indebted to Prof J.A. Castello, Prof D.K. Flock, Dr M. Tixier-Boichard, Dr S. Cherepanov and Prof N. Yang for the translations of these summaries.
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Obituary
Dr Bhagabat Panda 16th March 1929 – 16th December 2016
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Dr Bhagabat Panda was an internationally renowned scientist specialising in the field of poultry science and nutrition. His expertise in these areas is reflected by his significant contributions both in the public and private sectors of poultry science in India and abroad. Bhagabat Panda was born on March 16, 1929 in Orissa, India. He obtained his Bachelor of Veterinary Science Honours degree in 1953, together with the Best All-Rounder Award from Bombay Veterinary College. He worked for the Orissa Department of Animal Husbandry and Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, before joining the University of Maryland at College Park, USA, for his postgraduate studies. He received his MSc in 1960 and PhD in 1963 from the University of Maryland. His postgraduate work on vitamin A nutrition and resistance to coccidiosis infection received international acclaim by the feed industry and poultry scientists.
Following a brief assignment on behalf of the government of Venezuela, he returned to India in 1963 to be appointed Scientific Officer at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore, India. Here he developed six technological processes in the areas of egg preservation and the utilisation of agro-industrial products. These were released to the industry by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research for commercial exploitation.
In 1969 Dr Panda moved from CFTRI to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, as head of the Division of Poultry Research. His planning, contributions and achievements at IVRI, brought international repute to the poultry science education and industry. Under the auspices of a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) project, he transformed the Division of Poultry Research into a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Poultry Science - the first of its kind in the country. In 1972, he was awarded the UNDP fellowship and visited poultry science research and educational institutions in many nations including France, USSR, UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Scotland and Australia.
Dr Panda developed different disciplines in poultry science in India, attracting postgraduate students to work for higher degrees from within and outside the country. His untiring efforts contributed to the establishment of separate poultry science departments and curricula in many agricultural universities and institutions in India. During these times, poultry science education grew in size and scope to keep pace with the developing industry and its need for qualified technical staff, hence it is not surprising that Dr Panda is popularly known as the ‘Father of Poultry Education’ in India. In 1970 when ICAR launched the All-India co-ordinated poultry breeding research projects for eggs and for poultry meat, aimed at making the country largely selfsufficient for stock, Dr Panda took on the additional responsibility of project coordinator. He made major contributions to establishing these projects and in planning and executing the breeding programmes.
His dedication to poultry research, development and education was, in large measure, responsible for the ‘upgrading’ in 1979 of the Poultry Science Division at IVRI to the Central Avian Research Institute (CARI). He served as the Founder Director of this Institute from 1979 to 1990. Under Dr Panda's leadership CARI grew from strength to strength. It gained wide recognition and attracted a number of National Awards to the Institute and its Director for outstanding contributions to poultry science research, education and organisation. Under Dr Panda's leadership, CARI received the prestigious National Productivity Award in 1988 by the President of India.
As well as being an educater, examiner and technical expert, Dr Panda became closely involved in the appointment process for senior academic staff in food science and poultry science at most agricultural universities in India. Amongst Dr Panda's other achievements are the publication of 320 research papers together with six textbooks on poultry science and a number of technical bulletins and popular articles. For a number of years he was the Editor-in-chief of the Indian Journal of Poultry Science and a member of the Editorial Board of the World's Poultry Science Journal. In addition to identifying and helping to preserve and utilise indigenous domestic fowl germ plasm, Dr Panda was largely responsible for the introduction and popularisation of Japanese quail in India and helped to develop systems of production for guinea fowl.
In 1965, together with a few poultry scientist colleagues, Dr Panda founded the Indian Poultry Science Association. He led this organisation as President for 15 years. Since 1962 Dr Panda has been a Life Member of the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) and was a founder member of the WPSA India Branch. He played a prominent role in the organisation of the 20th Poultry Congress, and particularly its scientific programme. During the 20th World Poultry Congress held in New Delhi India on September 4, 1996, the World's Poultry Science Association elected Dr Panda to the ‘International Poultry Hall of Fame’ to recognise his contributions made in the field of poultry research, education and extension.
During his professional career spanning 35 years, Dr Panda witnessed eventful and turbulent periods of the transformation of the Indian poultry industry from a backyard activity to a modern, sophisticated and sustainable industrial enterprise. His contributions to the Indian poultry industry were well-appreciated. In 2001, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from WPSA. In 2009, the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) to Dr Panda for his contributions to the development of poultry science research and education. After his retirement, Dr Panda resided in Bhubaneswar, India with his wife, Saraswati. It was not surprising that, even in retirement, Dr Panda continued to be active in promoting the causes of research, education and organization in the poultry industry. On December 16th, 2016, Dr Panda passed away in Bhubaneswar, due to health related issues. He was 87 years old and is survived by his wife, Saraswati Panda, four daughters, sons-in law, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The WPSA Board and Editorial Office would like to express their thanks for Dr Panda’s support over the years and extend their sympathies to his family.
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