It is not uncommon to see weeds sprout after applying broiler litter to a field. As a result, it seems logical to conclude that there are weed seeds in the broiler litter. But, is this true?
Poultry litter is not...
8 tips to help improve air quality
Poor air quality in a cage-free house affects not only the birds but also the workers. Neither people nor birds enjoy being in a house with strong smells, hot temperatures, wet litter, or...
ModularOven+ provides customizable, award-winning oven technology that allows processors to begin with essential features and add more capacity or features as needed, such as transitioning from 500 kW to 900 kW heaters.
It cooks, steams and roasts
When it comes...
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Most growers are confident in their generator’s ability to run for 30 minutes to an hour without problems because they are typically cycled once a week. But what if they needed to run for a week...
Understand how pH affects pads to increase their useful life PLUS protecting pump motors.
What does pH have to do with cool cell pads anyway?
PH is a simple measurement of the mineral content of water. The higher the pH reading,...
An outbreak of egg-related Salmonella enteritidis infections in humans can lead to serious trouble for table egg producers. Flock owners can find themselves with their birds and eggs quarantined and their markets lost. An effective cleanout program for both...
Seven steps to get your barn ready for Winter
When the weather begins to change, be ready to keep your birds cozy and make a few adjustments so that poultry houses run as efficiently as possible throughout the winter.
This publication focuses on important aspects of evaluating and troubleshooting farm animal housing environment and ventilation system performance.
Hand-held instruments are used to document conditions and performance of environment in animal facilities
Good air quality leads to healthy animals and...
With warm weather around the corner, it is time to make sure your tunnel system is running properly. It is easy to forget about the little things and overlook the essential preparations that are needed for optimum tunnel ventilation...
Figure 1. Typical round radiant brooder.
Young chicks require a warm environment to survive and to ensure good performance during later stages of growth. Round radiant brooders (Figure 1) are commonly used to create a warm environment in the house...
