For decades, the Stott family has wholeheartedly embraced farming, viewing it not only as a profession but as a way of life. Led by the proud 3rd generation farming family, which includes Kevin, Jeff, and Don Stott, along with...
James C. Dunford and Phillip E. Kaufman2
Introduction
The lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer), is a cosmopolitan general stored products pest of particular importance as a vector and competent reservoir of several poultry pathogens and parasites. It can also cause damage...
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Heading into the colder months of the year, heat exchangers are invaluable at maintaining an optimal temperature so important for successful flock growth and productivity. Heat exchangers use warm air exhaust from inside the house to...
Engineered for durability, RPC withstands weight and water, eliminating box failures
Tosca (www.toscaltd.com), an innovator in reusable packaging and supply chain solutions, announced today the introduction of a breakthrough reusable plastic container (RPC) designed specifically for poultry. The Tosca poultry...
Why Are Heaters Used in Broiler Production?
The first stage of broiler production is called brooding and lasts approximately 8–14 days, depending on the integrator and weather conditions. During brooding, chicks are usually housed in only a portion of the...
Reducing stress during poultry transport is a critical factor for maintaining bird health, welfare, and productivity. Stress during transportation not only impacts the birds' immediate well-being but can also lead to economic losses due to reduced meat quality and...
If you plan to raise baby chicks, waterfowl, or any other fowl, it is very important to realize that the baby fowl is totally dependent upon you to meet its needs.
Baby fowl need proper environment, proper nutrition and protection....
Lighting is an essential factor in the success of the commercial production of layers and broilers. The demand for food worldwide is expected to double by 2030. To meet that demand, chicken producers are adopting new approaches to increase...
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...
Good ventilation is indispensable in a poultry house (read more about this in our other blog: The relevance of a comfortable climate in poultry houses. With the help of mechanical ventilation and air inlets/outlets, it is possible to keep...