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Poultry management usually refers to the husbandry practices or production techniques that help to maximize the efficiency of production. Sound management practices are very essential to optimize production. Scientific poultry management aims at maximizing returns with minimum investment. A carefully controlled environment that avoids crowding, chilling, overheating, or frightening is almost universal in poultry farming. Cannibalism, which expresses itself as toe picking, feather picking, and tail picking, is controlled by debeaking at one day of age and by other management practices. The feeding, watering, egg gathering, and cleaning operations are highly mechanized. Birds are usually housed in wire cages with two or three animals per cage, depending on the species and breed, and three or four tiers of cages superposed to save space. Cages for egg-laying birds have been found to increase production, lower mortality, reduce cannibalism, lower feeding requirements, reduce diseases and parasites, improve culling, and reduce both space and labour requirements.
INTRODUCTION Litter is a mixture of excreta, litter substrate (e.g., wood shavings, rice hulls, peanut shells), as well as soil, feathers, and other components. It is used to cover broiler house floors to absorb excreta and provide a comfortable surface for the birds (Kelley et al., 1996). Broiler litter from the first flock is typically reused for several consecutive flocks (up to 14 times) (Roll et al., 2011) for economic reasons, and also to reduce the organic load of...
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Economical organic material like rice husk, sawdust, pine shaving, wood shavings, pea nuts hulls, straw, coconut husks & other dry-absorbent are used as bedding material / litter in poultry operation. Though materials are selected keeping in mind the economics & easy availability which are regional based, the cost of above mentioned materials for broiler chicken bedding has risen considerably over the last few...
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The development of antibacterial resistance is an issue of global concern. Not only human beings have experienced it, but it has also taken relevance in the veterinary sector. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) mentioned in different reports that the antibacterial agents play a key role in the treatment of animal diseases. Unfortunately, antibacterial agents are often used improperly to treat and prevent diseases in...
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Six university researchers will present findings from recently-completed research projects funded by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the ever-popular TECHTalks at the 2019 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The research presentations will be given in the TECHTalks Theater in C-Hall, Booth C9123, from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. All of the TECHTalks presentations are free to registered IPPE...
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Rendering is not a new process, as animal proteins and fats have been rendered for centuries. However, new innovations are shaping the future of the rendering industry. These innovations and other topics will be discussed at the International Rendering Symposium: Innovation in Rendering program, held Feb. 14-15, 2019, in conjunction with the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga.
Sponsored by the National Renderers Association and U.S. Poultry & Egg...
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Introduction Animal production in general and chickens, in particular, play important socioeconomic roles for many poor rural households in developing countries (Alders, 2004; Salam, 2005). In sub Saharan Africa, 85% of the rural population keep chicken; and support the provision of affordable animal protein and household cash income (Ambali, 2007 and Aklilu et al. 2007). Besides, chicken production in the urban peri-urban areas...
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Mycotoxins semiannual survey of mycotoxin in feed in 2023 Taiwan - Second Half
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Brian Jordan (University of Georgia) shared the results of his research on the use of this air sanitation system in an egg cooler and its effects on hatchability and chick quality, during IPPE 2018 in Atlanta, USA....
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Joseph Hess (Auburn University) explained how this method works and the advantages it provides for the prevention of poultry diseases, during IPPE 2018 in Atlanta, USA....
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Effects of soybean meal processing conditions on growth performance and intestinal integrity in coccidia vaccinated broiler chickens
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Raising chickens in the United States dates back to the 17th century when the English first brought them here. The chicken was originally domesticated by the English for cock fighting which was considered a spectator sport. Since then chickens have been grown for showing, meat and egg supply or just the pure pleasure of having the birds running around in the yard. Whatever your reasons for having a flock of birds in your yard, consideration should be given to where and how the birds will be...
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Kenneth Anderson (NC State University) explained the influence of high space allowance on increased egg production and feed conversion, among other factors, during IPPE 2018 in Atlanta, USA....
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Highlights from the conversation with Michael Kogut, Roseline Angel, Santiago Ramirez, Sergio Luiz Vieira, Doug Korver and Luis Miguel Gomez, who joined Elizabeth Santin and Mariana Lemos de Moraes for this roundtable, during the 1st PoultryUniverse Coccidiosis Congress in Curitiba, Brazil....
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Tom Tabler (Mississippi State University) spoke on the common hygiene procedures to follow in order to avoid the appearance of avian influenza and other diseases in the farm, during IPPE 2018 in Atlanta, USA....
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Diego Martínez Patiño-Patroni (Ilender Corp.) shared the findings of two posters presented during IPPE 2018 in Atlanta, USA....
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Dr. Scott M. Russell, Professor of Poultry Processing and Products Microbiology at the University of Georgia, gave a lecture at the XXII Latin American Poultry Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina about Microbiologic control within slaughter plants to prevent Salmonella and Campylobacter. ...
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Introduction The lesser mealworm Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) is a ubiquitous and significant insect pest in commercial poultry house litter. The young chicks ingest larval and adult of the lesser mealworms, which negatively affects their performance and behavior, and causes gastrointestinal lesions (Despins & Axtel, 1995; Japp, 2008). The insect plays a potential role as vector of viruses, protozoa (Eimeria), and bacteria (Campylobacter and...
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Water is one of the most important feed ingredients in the diet. Clean water improves the animal’s performance and acidifying drinking water may even suppress bacteria that have a negative influence on performance. But there’s more to acidifying the water than just adding a simple acid. By Ing. Pascal Philipsen, technical-marketing manager Impextraco, Belgium We sometimes tend to forget that drinking water has a large impact on the health...
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On April 16-18, 2018, the Hot Weather Management Workshop will be conducted at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville, Georgia, a few miles from the University of Georgia. This intensive training program has been specifically designed for those who want to learn more about the design and management of modern poultry houses. The workshop consists of lectures as well as hands on group exercises designed to help attendees gain a firm understanding of the principles behind hot weather...
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Often heard, frequently misunderstood, “biosecurity” is a set of practices that all poultry owners should know and implement to protect their poultry flocks from a disease. Birds that are raised under pastured or free-range management styles are particularly in need of attention due to their increased exposure to environmental disease sources.
What is biosecurity?
Biosecurity is the practice of minimizing...
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On a Broiler Breeder farm it becomes very difficult to keep the birds comfortable with "Evaporative Cooling System" when HUMIDITY levels are very high. Do you have any suggestion? ...
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Water is a necessary component of producing a safe and wholesome source of protein. While the poultry and the egg industry has a long history of efficiently utilizing water in poultry and egg processing plants, the industry consistently faces new challenges ranging from bacteria thresholds in stormwater to the carryover of antimicrobial compounds into wastewater treatment plants. The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is hosting an education program that examines some of the...
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