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Source: PoultryHealthToday.com Producers raising broilers with no or fewer antibiotics need to pay more attention to diseases that can compromise flock immunity and make birds more susceptible to primary and secondary infections, according to poultry specialists speaking at an industry roundtable.   “If we can prevent birds from becoming immune-suppressed...
The main goal of broiler breeder management is producing eggs. But the only good broiler breeder egg is a fertilized egg. Fertility, the percentage of eggs laid that are fertilized, is very important in poultry production. If an egg...
Download the complete article Moisture is the key factor influencing litter quality in broiler houses. The higher the moisture level, the longer bacteria are able to survive in the litter. For example, in dry litter, bacteria may survive only a...
As poultry producers search for tools to combat Salmonella in their birds and manage food safety risks, an in-feed application of a synbiotic followed by an enhanced organic acid feed additive program has demonstrated to be a valuable strategy. Food...
Nutrient Management Almost all commercial-scale poultry operations in Mississippi are required by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to have an environmental operating permit that includes a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP). Nutrient management concerns the amount, source, placement, form, and...
The old saying, “you are what you eat” relates not only to humans, but also to chickens. Feeding programs for broilers, breeders, and layers are more than buying, blending, and scheduling feed. Poultry has been produced commercially since the early...
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There are many factors at play when it comes to improving immunity, managing stress and maximizing the success of your poultry operation. If those factors don’t all come together in the right ways, it can hinder your profitability. For one,...
Mississippi is one of the top poultry-producing areas in the United States. In fact, the state ranks fifth in the nation in broiler production and is headquarters to the nation’s largest table egg company. Just under 2,000 poultry growers...
Author: Hannah Phillips, graduate student, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) Quick facts Free-range broilers with less outdoor space may sunbathe, aggressively attack, stretch, or pant more than those with more outdoor space. Extra outdoor space may...
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