In the process of commercial broiler production, bodyweight is one of the important indicators to measure the production efficiency and the health of a...
There is never a time in broiler production where there aren’t challenges facing producers in some form or fashion. Many challenges – whether they...
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Almost six in 10 US broilers were raised without antibiotics of any type in 2019 — but that number may have peaked, according...
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Moisture is the key factor influencing litter quality in broiler houses. The higher the moisture level, the longer bacteria are able...
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Poultry is the top agricultural industry in North Carolina, with an economic impact of $36.6 billion in...
Gary D. Butcher, Amir H. Nilipour, and Richard D. Miles2
More than 30 billion broiler chicks are produced worldwide on an annual basis. Fifteen billion...
Water is the most important nutrient for the overall health and performance of commercial broilers. It plays an essential role in every aspect of...
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As towns and suburbs spread into agricultural areas, new homes, places of worship,schools and businesses may be built near livestock and...
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The US broiler industry is continuing its efforts to reduce antibiotic use, despite the number of birds raised without antibiotics slipping to 52%...
The old saying, “you are what you eat” relates not only to humans, but also to chickens. Feeding programs for broilers, breeders, and layers...