Poultry Litter and ammonia control

Dear Sir,
Thank you for the article.

For broilers for 6 weeks deep litter is okay. But for layers deep litter management is laborious, costly & also the egg quality may not be acceptable in the market. Also in deep litter problem of COCCIDIOSIS may arise very easily.
During lifetime of Broilers how many times this litteron is to be sprayed?
Also will it be economical for the farmer?
Any other substitute that can be added in the feed?

Thank You.

Dear Sir ,
Thank you for your valuable information ,
But as Dr Rajput said it is advisable to use deep litter system in Broilers not in Layer's or Breeder's as the farmer may face problems of coccidiosis & it will also hamper egg quality as rightly said . But i would like to know in deep litter as well as cages the maximum problem now Maharashtrian farmer's are facing is Flies during summer season, because of which many farmer's around 2 kms of circumference have been asked to close down the farms because it was affecting the health of nearby peoples living . If this is the case with cage system then i think for deep litter the more problem will be created & will also hamper the productivity which again is a big loss inspite of changing litter after every 3 months , it cannot be economic as well . we have tried many products through feed but are not working to the extent or give temporary effect . If you have any idea or practicle experience kindly forward the details .
I think cage system is best for layer's & deep litter for broilers as the bird stays hardly for 35-40 days on one bedding , here we can go for above product for better performances .
Thanks

Thanks a lot Dr.Atul & Dr.Sharad for comments & suggestions.

The active ingredients of LIITERON will activate immediately as and when they come in contact with excreta of birds or moisture of buildup litter or moist litter and remain active till 30-40 days. Hence one time application is sufficient for broiler grow outs.

Return On Investment is also appreciable as per following benefits:

• LIITERON treated litter does not allow growth of disease causing litter pathogens & insect larva thus stops stunt growth, disease & mortality.
• Immediately reacts to release ammonia from the litter – cuts electricity cost for operating exhaust fans by 35% to 50% & also helps to reduce Respiratory Tract Infection
• Litter can be safely reused with application of LIITERON. This will save the cost of new litter & cleanout time & cost.
• Converts litter ammonia into a safe & effective fertilizer.

LIITERON has an edge over all conventional products due to its insured mode of action and would help to reduce environment problem also as noticed by Dr.Sharad.

Dear Mr.Purushotham,

I would like to enlighten following as per your query:

01. If good quality of “Diatomaceous Earth” materials is available easily then you may use it as DE is porous & absorbent. You must choose right particle size of DE (100-200 micrometers) as if breathed in; diatomaceous earth can irritate nose & nasal passages. Liiteron may be used along with DE but Liiteron will only activate when it’s constituents contact with excreta or moist litter.
02. Covering muddy floor with plastic sheets or tarpaulins is good idea to prevent moisture coming upward but what about build-up moisture of litter in poultry farms which will not absorb in floor due to plastic shield? If you can afford to keep litter bed material depth more than 8” to 12” with DE in plastic covered floor then this idea may work.
03. I have been highlighting & educating poultry farmers to control Darkling Beetles (Litter Beetle/Lesser Meal Worm) as many farmers are not aware of loss created by these nocturnal insects. These insects have been shown to play a part in the transmission of Marek’s disease, and have recently been incriminated in the transmission of Salmonella organism. Darkling Beetles act as possible disease vector transmitting disease causing agents like fungi, bacteria, viruses & parasites also. The beetles also cause damage to poultry houses by tunneling through and feeding on insulation between the walls. They feed on poultry feed stocks and also may bite birds & damage skin of birds reducing carcass quality.
04. By using Liiteron on poultry litter floor which is an environment friendly and safe litter conditioner it will help disrupt life-cycle of beetles.
05. For prevention of beetles problem Liiteron should be spread properly @ 10 Kg for 1000 Square Feet and in case of high beetle population Liiteron should be spread @ 20 Kg for 1000 Square Feet.

You may also read my article “Reuse & Reuse of Old poultry Litter” published in engormix for detail information.

I will appreciate if you could give me your contact details through my email i.d. dahalgk@gmail.com so that I could meet you during my next visit to Karnataka & discuss in length.

Thanks for your interaction once again.

G.K.Dahal

Thanks for the comments but what about the tropics is the deep litter system. Still not good for layer production?

Please tell me social, economic and environmental benefit of rice husk as poultry bedding.

Please tell me how Liiteron will help in managing the mal odour?

Thank you.

Deep litter can cause heat and, if not treated, with mint oils or such like will encourage vermin. Drinking water causes problems also with spillages wet areas cause high ammonia smells and flies who in turn set the ball rolling for coci. If you can manage the water feeders and use the right bedding pine needle 8" depth, you would find it best to use, but extra work is the problem for costs.