Casey W. RitzCasey W. Ritz, Ph.D., is a professor in the poultry science department at the University of Georgia. E-mail [email protected].From the AuthorHomeMeasuring ammonia odors from poultry housesOdors and air emissions are natural occurrences from nearly every agricultural enterprise. This is true for animal production facilities, including poultry farms.HomeMejoramiento de la calidad de las patas con un buen manejo de la camaLa dermatitis de los cojinetes plantares (DCP) es un importante factor en la pérdida o reducción de categoría de las patas comestibles de aves, pero un manejo adecuado de la cama puede producir una parvada más sana y redituable.HomeImproving paw quality with good litter managementFootpad dermatitis (FPD) is a major factor in the loss or downgrading of edible poultry paws, but proper litter management can produce a healthier, more profitable flock.HomeWindrowing litter: In-house management toolWindrowing litter between flocks has the potential to improve broiler performance and health.HomeReducing DOAs has bottom-line impactHigh cost grain means that each bird lost or pound of shrink affects profitability more than ever.HomeLitter storage: Overlooked in farm management?Proper storage of poultry litter preserves its nutrients as fertilizer and prevents groundwater contamination on the farm.Page 1 of 1
