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Reducing Energy Use with Solar Transpired Walls in Poultry Houses
By Sanjay Shah, BAE Dept., North Carolina State University Bob McGuffey, North Carolina Solar Center, published in the North Carolina Poultry Industry Joint Area Newsletter. The Energy Information Administration reported that in North Carolina, wholesale...
By Sanjay Shah, BAE Dept., North Carolina State University Bob McGuffey, North Carolina Solar Center, published in the North Carolina Poultry Industry Joint Area Newsletter. The Energy Information Administration reported that in North Carolina, wholesale...
Alternative Bedding for Broiler Chickens
Poultry bedding availability issues are arising rapidly in the broiler industry that may alter the type and quality of bedding available to broiler growers, writes Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePoultrySite.
Poultry bedding availability issues are arising rapidly in the broiler industry that may alter the type and quality of bedding available to broiler growers, writes Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePoultrySite.
RainMaker – Simple and Effective Cooling System
By Big Dutchman. RainMaker is a pad cooling system developed by Big Dutchman for poultry houses particularly in areas that have hot, dry summers.
By Big Dutchman. RainMaker is a pad cooling system developed by Big Dutchman for poultry houses particularly in areas that have hot, dry summers.
High Capacity Manure Drying Tunnel
By Chris Harris, senior editor of ThePoultrySite. A new manure belt-drying tunnel to dry fresh or pre-dried manure from cage or aviary laying systems has been developed by Big Dutchman.
By Chris Harris, senior editor of ThePoultrySite. A new manure belt-drying tunnel to dry fresh or pre-dried manure from cage or aviary laying systems has been developed by Big Dutchman.
Improving Energy Efficiency for Broiler Farms
By Edgar O. Oviedo, DVM. Phd. Dipl. ACPV. Assistant Professor/ Extension Specialist, Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University. Published in the North Carolina Poultry Industry Joint Area Newsletter - Fall 2007.
By Edgar O. Oviedo, DVM. Phd. Dipl. ACPV. Assistant Professor/ Extension Specialist, Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University. Published in the North Carolina Poultry Industry Joint Area Newsletter - Fall 2007.
Modern Aviary Design
By Chris Harris, senior editor, ThePoultrySite. Big Dutchman looks at a new aviary design system for laying hens.
By Chris Harris, senior editor, ThePoultrySite. Big Dutchman looks at a new aviary design system for laying hens.
Breeder House Ventilation Principles
By Aviagen. With this article Aviagen is continuing the series about the successful management of Ross flocks. Here we discuss effective ventilation of the breeder house.
By Aviagen. With this article Aviagen is continuing the series about the successful management of Ross flocks. Here we discuss effective ventilation of the breeder house.
Daylength for broiler breeders – have we got it right?
By Dr Peter Lewis, Consultant. Research suggests that the right lighting pattern for egg-laying hens will not necessarily get the best results from breeders.
By Dr Peter Lewis, Consultant. Research suggests that the right lighting pattern for egg-laying hens will not necessarily get the best results from breeders.
The benefits of modern broiler housing
This article, written by Big Dutchman, reviews the benefits of two newly constructed broiler parent houses in Neulehe, Germany, which were opened earlier this year.
This article, written by Big Dutchman, reviews the benefits of two newly constructed broiler parent houses in Neulehe, Germany, which were opened earlier this year.
Brooding: balancing temperature for performance
By Ron Meijerhof, Senior technical specialist, Hybro B.V. Birds are warm blooded. This means that they have a specific body temperature at which their metabolic processes function at optimum level.
By Ron Meijerhof, Senior technical specialist, Hybro B.V. Birds are warm blooded. This means that they have a specific body temperature at which their metabolic processes function at optimum level.
Lighting Programs For Backyard Egg Production
By Brian Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia. There are many factors that can influence the egg production of back yard flocks.
By Brian Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia. There are many factors that can influence the egg production of back yard flocks.
Keeping Birds Cool in Hot Weather
By Brian D. Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist and Michael Czarick, Extension Engineer, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. Birds that are heat stressed have increased mortality, reduced weight gain and poor feed conversion.
By Brian D. Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist and Michael Czarick, Extension Engineer, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. Birds that are heat stressed have increased mortality, reduced weight gain and poor feed conversion.
Importance of Proper Blackout Housing
By Michael J. Wineland, Extension Poultry Specialist, North Carolina State University
By Michael J. Wineland, Extension Poultry Specialist, North Carolina State University
Paying attention to design pays off
By Conny Bakker, Info-Eco on behalf of BNO, the Association of Dutch Designers, The Netherlands. For every £100 a business spends on design, turnover increases £225, says the British Design Council. Companies increasingly use design to add value to their...
By Conny Bakker, Info-Eco on behalf of BNO, the Association of Dutch Designers, The Netherlands. For every £100 a business spends on design, turnover increases £225, says the British Design Council. Companies increasingly use design to add value to their...
Attic heat recovery in broiler houses
By Jody Purswell, PhD, Agricultural Engineer, USDA-ARS, Poultry Research Unit, Mississippi State and published in MSU Poultry Dept. Spring Newsletter Vol. 1 Issue 1.
By Jody Purswell, PhD, Agricultural Engineer, USDA-ARS, Poultry Research Unit, Mississippi State and published in MSU Poultry Dept. Spring Newsletter Vol. 1 Issue 1.
