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4th International FEED SAFETY Conference
– Methods and Challenges –
11 – 13 September 2012
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Venue
It is our pleasure to invite you to the 4th International FEED SAFETY Conference.
The conference location is:
Beijing Jinma Hotel (International conference center of China Agricultural University)
No.38 A, Xueqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Phone +86 (10) 62328899 (switchboard) Market extension
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Beijing Jinma Hotel is located on the campus of CAU, northeast Beijing, a great rendezvous of higher-education institutions. About 40 minutes drive from Beijing Capital International Airport.
More information can be found at http://www.jmdjd.com.cn/ja-sy2.asp
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Background and Objectives
Background
During the past decade, due to the BSE and dioxin crises and other feed related incidents, the crucial role of feed safety in food safety has become more and more obvious. This led to the enforcement of regulations, increased activities in the feed sector to safeguard feed safety, establishment of risk assessment systems and international cooperation to improve detection capabilities.
The 4th International FEED SAFETY Conference is organized to present the state of the art and to discuss future challenges. This conference is organized by the China Agricultural University (CAU), Beijing, the People’s Republic of China in collaboration with the Walloon Agricultural Research Centre (CRA-W), Gembloux, Belgium, the Institute of Food Safety (RIKILT), Wageningen, The Netherlands and the Queen’s University of Belfast (QUB), Belfast, UK. Former FEED SAFETY Conferences were organized in 2004, 2007 in Namur (Belgium) and in 2009 in Wageningen (The Netherlands) in the framework of different EC projects.
We hope to welcome you in September 2012 and we look forward to a great conference in Beijing.
Scope
The following topics will be covered:
- Recent advances in feed analysis
- Impact of feed on food safety
- Risk assessment
- Traceability
- Legislation framework
- Future challenges in feed safety
The scientific program will address areas such as processed animal proteins, NPN and organic contaminants (dioxins, PCB’s, pesticides), feed additives, banned substances, heavy metals, mycotoxins, plant toxins, veterinary drugs, and GMO’s. Results of recent international RTD projects will be presented.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title= »Scientific committee » tab_id= »1392735981655-3-9″][vc_column_text]
Scientific committee
Dr. Vincent Baeten (CRA-W, Belgium)
Dr. Ana Boix-Sanfeliu (EC-JRC-IRMM, Belgium)
Dr. Pierre Dardenne (CRA-W, Belgium)
Dr. Jacob de Jong (RIKILT, The Netherlands)
Prof. Dr. Chris Elliott (QUB, United Kingdom)
Dr. Carsten Fauhl-Hassek (BfR, Germany)
Dr. Juan Antonio Fernández Pierna (CRA-W, Belgium)
Prof. Dr. Lujia Han (CAU, China)
Prof. Dr. Defa Li (CAU, China)
Prof. Dr. Jianzhong Shen (CAU, China)
Dr. Monika Tomaniová (VSCHT, Czech Republic)
Dr. Leo van Raamsdonk (RIKILT, The Netherlands)
Dr. Pascal Veys (CRA-W, Belgium)
Dr. Christoph von Holst (EC-JRC-IRMM, Belgium)
Mr. Steve Woodgate (EFPRA, United Kingdom)
Dr. Yongning Wu (CFSA, China)
Dr. Zhihua Ye (CAAS, China)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title= »Organising Committee » tab_id= »1392736880407-4-4″][vc_column_text]
Organising Committee
Dr. Longjian Chen
Dr. Zengling Yang
Dr. Xian Liu
Dr. Guangqun Huang
Dr. Weihua Xiao
Prof. Dr. Lujia Han, Chair
China Agricultural University (CAU), Beijing, China
Dr. Juan Antonio Fernández Pierna
Ir Philippe Vermeulen
Dr. Vincent Baeten
Dr. Pierre Dardenne, Chair
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| P01 | Probiotics feed supplement of broiler chicken for yield performance and meat quality improvements (Abstract) – A. Meawad Ahmed, J. R. Daoud |
| P02 | Persistent organochlorine pesticide residues in animal feed (Abstract) – V. Shashi Bhushan, Ch.S Rao |
| P03 | Monitoring of certain pesticide residues and some heavy metals in cattle (Abstract– Poster) – V. Shashi Bhushan, G .Bhupal Raj, Ch.S Rao |
| P04 | Determination of melamine in feeds by LC-MS/MS (Abstract) – S. Oshima, T. Komoriya, T. Ishibashi, F. Kojima |
| P05 | Rapid identification of seven serovars of salmonella spp. In feed by multipex PCR (Abstract) – Y. Sekiguchi, M. Kondo, M. Takagi |
| P06 | Assessment of morinaga ELISA kit detecting bovine protein in feed analysis (Abstract) – Z. Takeda1, Y. Hashimoto, Y. Sekiguchi, T. Hashimoto, M. Asao, S. Hashimoto, M. Takagi, T. Yamamoto |
| P07 | Occurrence of pathogenic species of enterobacteriaceae, listeria monocytogenes, staphylococcus aureus and brucella in bovine raw bulk milk in the selected milk sheds asella dairy union and ada dairy cooperatives, Ethiopia (Abstract – Poster) – H. Desta, D.Cattaneo, P. Anna Martino, V. Antoniazzi, G. Soncini, V.Dell’Orto, G. Savoini |
| P08 | The issue of packaging material in former food products (Abstract – Poster) – L.W.D. van Raamsdonk, V. Pinckaers, J. Vliege, H.J. van Egmond |
| P09 | Effects of a novel plant extract administered through drinking water on the post-weaning gut health of piglets after exposure to E. Coli (Abstract – Poster) – V. Bontempo, L. Lo Verso, X. R. Jiang, A. L. Alborali, A. Di Giancamillo, C. Domeneghini, F. Cheli, G. Savoini, V. Dell’Orto |
| P10 | Feeding saccharomyces cerevisiaeto S. Enteritidis and C. Jejunchallenged poultry: prevalence reduction of phatogensincecum, skin and fecalmicrobial population (Abstract – Poster) – A. Fanelli, A. Agazzi, L. Alborali, V. Bontempo, V. Dell`Orto, V. Demey, J.M. Caputo, G. Savoini. |
| P11 | A model for risk based safety control of feed ingredients (Abstract) – P. Bikker, A.W. Jongbloed, M. de Nijs, L.A.P. Hoogenboom, M.Y. Noordam, J. de Jong |
| P12 | Minimal inhibitory concentration of a novel plant extract on growth of bacterial isolates with veterinary importance (Abstract – Poster) – B. Dénes, G. Wu, C. Wu, L. Makrai |
| P13 | Microscopy for the determination of the composition of feedstuffs and the detection of undesirable substances (Abstract – Poster) – G. Frick |
| P14 | Combination of laser microdissection with real-time PCR to determine the origin of isolated PAP particles up to their species level (Abstract – Poster) – S. Haider,A. Marien,R. Weiss,G. Berben,G. Spadinger,F. Wernitzig,O. Fumière |
| P15 | Comparison by two complementary assays of the absolute copy numbers of plasmid calibrants used for the determination of a PCR cut-off (Abstract – Poster) – O. Fumière, A. Marien, S. Mazoua, G. Berben, Ph. Corbisier |
| P16 | Dissipation studies on certain insecticides on lucerne (Abstract – Poster) – G.Premalatha, V.Shashi bhushan, Ch.Chiranjeevi |
| P17 | Microbial nitrogen synthesis and amino acid metabolism in growing steers fed diets with different sources of forage and cereal (Abstract) – Z.F. Li, S. Sakemaki, S. Miyamoto, T. Sugino, T. Obitsu, K. Taniguchi |
| P18 | Experience in dealing with feed safety and how to approach future challenges (Abstract) – P. Wall |
| P19 | Lacunae area/fragment area ratio as a marker in distinguish between terrestrial animal vs. sea mammals (Abstract – Poster) – L Pinotti, V. Baeten, P. Veys, T. Fearn, V. Dell’Orto |
| P20 | Cost action feed for health: Results vs. objectives (Abstract) – L. Pinotti |
| P21 | Study on additivity and biological value of digestible amino acid in ingredients for broilers (Abstract) – X.J.Deng, H.Y.Cai, G.H.Liu, S.Zhang, N.Liu |
| P22 | Study on additivity and biological value of metabolizable energy in ingredients for broilers (Abstract) – X.J.Deng, S.Zhang, H.Y.Cai, G.H.Liu, N.Liu |
| P23 | Effects of plant polyphenols and mannan-oligosaccharides on growth performance, plasma antioxidant activity and health in e. Coli challenged piglets (Abstract – Poster) – H. Zhang, X. R. Jiang, G. Mantovani, L. Lo Verso, A. L. Alborali, G. Savoini, V. Dell’Orto, V. Bontempo |
| P24 | Traceability of feed materials – Classification of DDGS by near infrared microscopy (Abstract) – N. Tena, A. Boix Sanfeliú, Ch. von Holst |
| P25 | Towards a risk-based monitoring strategy: trend analysis of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in feed materials (Abstract) – S. Schoss, P. Adamse, M. de Nijs, J. de Jong and L.A.P. Hoogenboom |
| P26 | Application of two-dimensional correlation analysis to identify fishmeal and meat and bone meal by temperature-dependent near-infrared spectra (Abstract – Poster) – C.X. Lü, L.J. Chen, Z.L. Yang, L.J. Han |
| P27 | Qualitative and quantitative analysis of processed animal proteins adulteration by clustering of ftir microscopic imaging data (Abstract – Poster) – X.P. Jiang, Z.L. Yang, C.X. Lü, X. Liu, L.J. Han |
| P28 | The potential of fatty acid constitutes to discriminate different processed animal proteins (PAPs) (Abstract – Poster) – Q.K. Pu, L.J. Han, X.F. Zhou, X. Liu |
| P29 | The Feed safety platform (Abstract – Poster) – Ph. Vermeulen, A. Boix Sanfeliú, L. Van Raamsdonk, G. Berben, Ch. von Holst, J. De Jong, P. Dardenne, V. Baeten |
| P30 | Identification of DDGS origin by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy after in situ fat extraction (Abstract – Poster) – Ph. Vermeulen, J.A. Fernández Pierna, P. Dardenne, V. Baeten |
| P31 | Measuring of cross contamination in feed processing (Abstract) – Jovanka Levic, Slavica Sredanovic, Olivera Ðuragic, Ðuro Vukmirovic, Radmilo Colovic, Dušica Ivanov, Bojana Kokic |
| P32 | Antibody production for tropane, pyrrolizidine and ergot alkaloids and their ELISA characterisation (Abstract)- K. Campbell, A.C. Huet, P.P.J. Mulder, P. Delahaut,C.T. Elliott, H.P. van Egmond |
| P33 | The impact of conditioning and pelleting on the hygienic status of sunflower meal (Abstract) – S. Sredanovic, J.Levic, D. Vukmirovic, I. Cabarkapa, B. Kokic, R. Colovic, N. Spasevski |
| P34 | Simultaneous determination of natural toxins in feed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (Abstract) – Z. Jandric, M.N. Rathor, J. Švarc-Gajic, B.M. Maestroni, J.J. Sasanya, A. Cannavan |
| P35 | Implementation of the real-time PCR as official method of detection of processed animal proteins in the european union reference laboratory network (Abstract – Lecture) – O. Fumière, A. Marien, P. Veys, V. Baeten, G. Berben |
| P36 | The use of raman spectroscopy in the animal feed sector (Abstract – Poster) – S. A. Haughey, S. F. Graham, E. Cancouët, S. Bell, C. T. Elliott |
| P37 | A preliminary study on tracing origin of DDGS by near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) (Abstract – Poster) – X.F. Zhou, Z.L. Yang, S. A. Haughey, L.J. Han, C. T. Elliott |
| P38 | Microbiological risks from alternative feed sources (Abstract – Poster) – N. Cook, M. D’Agostino |
| P39 | A loop- mediated amplification-based detection method for salmonella in animal feed (Abstract) – M. D’Agostino, M. Diez, N. Cook |
| P40 | Fate of mycotoxins in laboratory scale bio-ethanol production systems (Abstract – Poster) – S.J. MacDonald, J. Stratton, E. Fitches, E. Bradley |
| P41 | Quantitative multi-method for the detection of veterinary drugs in distillers grains by liquid chromatography high-resolution accurate mass spectrometry (Abstract) – G.Kaklamanos, U. Vincent |
| P42 | Metabolomic fingerprinting/profiling employing DART-orbitrapMS and UPLC-ESI-orbitrapMS for DGGS authenticity and traceability (Abstract) – H. Novotna, T. Cajka, M. Tomaniova, J.Hajslova |
| P43 | High-throughput analysis of N-adulterants in feed by direct analysis in real time ionization–high resolution mass spectrometry (DART–HRMS) technique (Abstract) – L. Vaclavik, J. Hajslova |
| P44 | Development of multi-target UPLC-MS/MS analytical method aimed for determination of new and emerging mycotoxins in feed (Abstract) – M. Vaclavikova, Z. Veprikova, M. Zachariasova, Z. Dzuman, J. Hajslova |
| P45 | Simplified and rapid determination of PCBs, PBDEs and PAHs in fishfeed using GC×GC–TOFMS and GC-MS/MS (Abstract – Poster) – J. Pulkrabova, K. Kalachova, T. Cajka, L. Drabova, J. Hajslova |
| P46 | Monitoring of certain pesticide residues and some heavy metals in cattle (Abstract) – V. Shashi Bhushan, G. Bhupal Raj, Ch.S Rao |
| P47 | Investigation of unauthorized tissue in sausage and hamburger by histological method (Abstract) – M. Adibmoradi, KH. Brazandagan |
| P48 | Surveillance and epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria of animal origin (ARBAO) in some areas of china (Abstract) – C. Wu, Y. Wang, J. Shen |
| P49 | Detection of melamine using hyperspectral imaging spectroscopy (Abstract) – J.A. Fernandez Pierna, Z. Yang, L. Han, P. Dardenne, V. Baeten |
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Session I: Feed safety
| LI-01 | Towards a risk-based monitoring of feed and feed materials – the Dutch approach (Abstract – Lecture) – J. de Jong, P. Adamse, P. Bikker, A.W. Jongbloed, H.J. van Egmond, A. van Polanen, J.J.M. Driessen, L.W.D. van Raamsdonk, T.C. de Rijk, W.A. Traag, S. Schoss, L.A.P. Hoogenboom, M. de Nijs, R.G. Herbes |
| LI-02 | EU policy on contaminants in feed: strategy, regulatory update and outlook (Abstract – Lecture)- F. Verstraete |
| LI-03 | Animal feed: Control and Co-operation from an EU/UK perspective (Abstract – Lecture) – K. Millar |
| LI-04 | Feed and feed additive assessment system in China (Abstract – Lecture) – L.W. Wang |
Session II: Emerging challenges in feed safety and feed supplychain
| LII-01 | Translational toxicology and exposomics for food safety risk management (Abstract – Lecture) – Y.N. Wu |
| LII-02 | NIR spectroscopy for the early control of contaminants in feed: the example of melamine (Abstract) – J.A. Fernández Pierna, O. Abbas, B. Lecler, P. Dardenne, V. Baeten |
| LII-03 | A novel plant extract mix, Grazix™, is capabale of binding endotoxin (Abstract) – C.C. Wu, G. Wu |
| LII-04 | Application of GC(xGC)-TOF-MS for the early detection of non-conformity and fraud: potentially contaminated fat sources for feed (Abstract) – P. López Sánchez, H. Mol |
| LII-05 | Study on screening and confirming the novel beta agonists abused in animal production (Abstract) – S.M. Yang |
| LII-06 | Carry-over of dioxins and PCBs in food-producing animals (Abstract – Lecture) – L.A.P. Hoogenboom, M.J. Zeilmaker, J.E. van Eijkeren, A. van Vuuren, A. Klop, W.A. Traag |
| LII-07 | Carry-over of dioxins, furans, and PCBs from feed to eggs of laying hens: Congener specific modelling (Abstract – Lecture) – B.G.H Bokkers, J.C.H. van Eijkeren, R. Hoogenboom, W. Traag, M.J. Zeilmaker |
| LII-08 | Mycotoxins contamination in feed raw material and commercial feed (Abstract – Lecture) – H.T. Li |
| LII-09 | Determination of the geographical origin of DDGS with FT-IR spectroscopy (Abstract) – T. Nietner, M. Pfister, M. Lahrssen-Wiederholt, C. Fauhl-Hassek |
Session III: Feed additives, contaminants and undesirablesubstances
| LIII-01 | Alkaloids in feed: the efforts to develop screening testsin confidence (Abstract) – C.T. Elliott, K. Campbell , A.C. Huet, P Delahaut, P.P.J.,P Mulder;H.P. van Egmond |
| LIII-02 | Advance in the detection of veterinary drug residues in animal-derived food (Abstract) – S.X. Zhang, Z.H. Wang, J.Z. Shen |
| LIII-03 | POPs and perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS) in fish feed (Abstract) – J. Hajslova, P. Hradkova, K. Kalachova, L. Drabova, J. Poustka, J. Pulkrabova |
| LIII-04 | Safety evaluation of mycotoxin adsorbent montmorillonite on weanling pigs (Abstract) – Q.W. Duan, L. Y. Zhang, H. Wu, J. T. Li, L. M. Gong |
| LIII-05 | Detection and quantification of ergot in cereals by near infrared hyperspectral imaging (Abstract – Lecture) – Ph. Vermeulen, J.A. Fernández Pierna, H. van Egmond,A. Swinkels, P. Dardenne, V. Baeten |
| LIII-06 | The detection of melamine in soybean meal by near infrared microscopy (Abstract) – Z.L. Yang, L.J. Han, J. Li, X. Liu |
| LIII-07 | Rapid Multi-residue method for the determination of six coccidiostats at cross contamination level in animal poultry feed and eggs: a challenge (Abstract) – M. Bienenmann-Ploum, A.C. Huet, K. Campbell ,T. Fodey, W. Haasnoot, P. Delahaut, C. Elliott, U. Vincent |
| LIII-08 | Simultaneous determination of pesticide residues, mycotoxins and plant toxins in soya meal samples employing UHPLC-MS (Abstract) – J. Hajslova, T. Cajka, O. Lacina, M. Zachariasova, M. Kostelanska, M. Tomaniova |
| LIII-09 | In-house validation of a screening test for Fusarium mycotoxins in wheat and maize (Abstract) – V.M.T. Lattanzio, C. von Holst, S. Della Gatta, A. Visconti |
| LIII-10 | Extent of heavy metal contamination in soil, water fodder and in some popular vegetables in markets of Hyderabad (Abstract – Lecture) – G. Bhupal Raj, V. Shashi Bhushan |
Session IV: Feed material and feed products of animalorigin
| LIV-01 | Reintroduction of processed animal proteins in feed: filled gaps and gaps to be filled (Abstract – Lecture) – P. Veys, V. Baeten |
| LIV-02 | Validation of immunoassays for the detection of processed ruminant proteins in feed materials (Abstract – Lecture) – L.W.D. van Raamsdonk, R.J.C.F. Margry, R.G.C. Van Kaathoven, M.G.E.G. Bremer |
| LIV-03 | Development and full assessment of a Real-Time PCR method for the specific detection of Ruminant DNA in processed animal meal in feed (Abstract – L4-03_PCR_-_Gert) – G. van Duijn,J. Mensinga,M. Raats, O. Fumière,A. Marien,G. Berben |
| LIV-04 | Implementation of the Real-Time PCR as official method of detection of processed animal proteins in the European Union reference laboratory network (Abstract – Lecture) – O. Fumière, A. Marien, P. Veys, V. Baeten, G. Berben |
| LIV-05 | The evaluation of the microbiological quality of feedstuffs (Abstract – Lecture) – J.L. Gafner |
| LIV-06 | A Loop – mediated amplification-based detection method for Salmonella in animal feed (Abstract) – M. D’Agostino, M. Diez-Valcarce, N. Cook |
| LIV-07 | The application research of near infrared technology in feedstuff quality rapid analysis (Abstract) – X.Q. Zhou, SH.L. Han, W.W. Yang, ZH.F. Chen, F.J. Ma, Y.Q. Fu |
| LIV-08 | Classification of dried distillers grains (DDGS) for animal feed by geographical origin using proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) (Abstract – Lecture) – S. van Ruth, S. Heenan, A. Koot |
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Agenda[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title= »Contact » tab_id= »1393508373516-7-5″][vc_column_text]Prof. Dr. Lujia Han, Chair Organizing Committee, China Agricultural University
Phone +86 10 62736313
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About Beijing
1. Forbidden City
The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
For more information see:
http://www.dpm.org.cn/shtml/2/@/8797.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City
2. National Stadium
Beijing National Stadium, also known officially as the National Stadium, or colloquially as the Bird’s Nest, is a stadium in Beijing, China. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
For more information see:
http://www.n-s.cn/en/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_National_Stadium
3. Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It is regarded as a Taoist temple, although Chinese Heaven worship, especially by the reigning monarch of the day, pre-dates Taoism.
For more information see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Heaven
http://www.cctv.com/lm/176/71/88864.html
4. The Great Wall
The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups. Several walls have been built since the 5th century BC that are referred to collectively as the Great Wall, which has been rebuilt and maintained from the 5th century BC through the 16th century. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains; the majority of the existing wall was built during the Ming Dynasty.
For more information see:
http://www.badaling.gov.cn/language/en.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China
5. The Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is a palace in Beijing, China. The Summer Palace is mainly dominated by Longevity Hill (60 meters high) and the Kunming Lake. It covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is water.
Longevity Hill is about 60 meters (196.9 feet) high and houses many buildings positioned in sequence. The front hill is rich in the splendid halls and pavilions, while the back hill, in sharp contrast, is quiet with natural beauty.
The central Kunming Lake covering 2.2 square kilometers was entirely man made and the excavated soil was used to build Longevity Hill. In the Summer Palace, one finds a variety of palaces, gardens, and other classical-style architectural structures.
For more information see:
http://www.summerpalace-china.com/en/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Palace
6. The Water Cube
The Beijing National Aquatics Center, also officially known as the National Aquatics Center, and colloquially known as the Water Cube, is an aquatics center that was built alongside Beijing National Stadium in the Olympic Green for the swimming competitions of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Despite its nickname, the building is not an actual cube, but a cuboid (a rectangular box). Ground was broken on December 24, 2003, and the Center was completed and handed over for use on January 28, 2008. Swimmers at the Water Cube broke 25 world records during the 2008 Olympics.
For more information see:
http://www.water-cube.com/en/
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