Litter management strategies to enhance poultry housing

Improving litter management processes and avoiding common pitfalls to enhance poultry housing conditions for optimal poultry performance. Sponsored by Jones-Hamilton.

Top Performing Flocks Start with a 48+ Hour Pre-Heat

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Failure to sufficiently pre-heat houses and floors prior to bird placement is one of the most common mistakes producers can make. A 48-hour pre-heat (longer for deeper litter packs) is necessary to effectively raise the core litter temperature to create a better ammonia purge and moisture evaporation–setting the stage for optimal performance.

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9 common litter management pitfalls

Litter Management Ammonia Levels

Avoiding these mistakes can lead to better performance, health and feed conversion for poultry flocks.

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Then vs Now of Litter Management

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Twenty-five years ago, poultry litter didn’t have to be managed. It was cleaned out after every flock. Today, growing birds on built-up litter—be it multiple flocks or multiple years—is standard, making the management of that litter a vital part of production. We as an industry have learned a lot over the last 25 years. Look back at how we have seen litter management practices change.

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Windrow Composting: Opportunities and Challenges

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For poultry producers, windrowing, or piling of litter into long rows for the purpose of composting, has long been touted as a solution for bacteria control and the extension of litter re-use. However, research shows that there may be a more effective and easier solution.

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10 Steps to Better Brooding and Reduced Paw Lesions

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Follow these 10 steps to aid litter curing and prepare your poultry houses so that brooding conditions that lead to paw lesions are reduced.

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