Litter Treatments are a Good Investment
University of Georgia researchers show how propane use is affected by the difference between poultry house and outside air temperatures, adding that the best way to reduce heating costs is to use litter treatments. The article is published in the September...

ARS Chemist Turns Feathers into Flower Pots
USDA Agricultural Reseach Service (ARS) scientists have developed a new use for chicken feathers: biodegradable flower pots.

Discoveries on Headland-Stacked Poultry Manure
Kevan Klingberg, Dennis Frame and Paul Kivlin of the University of Wisconsin Extension/Discovery Farms report their studies into the effects on surface water and groundwater of stacking used poultry litter in fields prior to its spreading. They also provide...

Back to Basics: Revisiting Blood Collection
Brian Kiepper, extension poultry scientist at the University of Georgia, explains how and why it is vital to collect all blood - even at relatively small processing plants - in order to protect the environment in the University's Poultry Tips...

Why Use Litter Treatments?
Litter treatments can increase agricultural productivity, writes Claudia Dunkley, extension poultry scientist at the University of Georgia in the May issue of the University's Poultry Tips.

US Chicken Industry Committed to Environmental Protection
The National Chicken Council of the US has published a statement highlighting how the chicken industry in the Chesapeake Bay region – indeed, across the country – has shown commitment to environmental protection. The industry on the Delmarva Peninsula...

Using Poultry Litter in Tall Fescue Seed Production
Poultry litter is suitable for tall fescue (grass) seed production if the soil needs nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, writes Travis Harper, extension aronomy specialist at the University of Missouri.

The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations - UK
The full title of the document is The control of pollution (silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil) regulations 1991 and as amended 1997: Guidance Notes for Farmers. It was published in the current amended form by the Welsh office of DEFRA...

Cooling Broiler Chickens by Direct Sprinkling
University of Arkansas researchers describe their studies into the efficacy of sprinkling water on broilers during the hot summer months in the Winter 2008 issue of the University's Avian Advice. Looking at bird performance, water use (drinking...

Litter Preparation Between Flocks: Management is the Key
G.T. Tabler, S.E. Watkins and F.T. Jones of University of Arkansas report on their experiments with various litter treatments for broilers in the Winter 2008 issue of the Avian Advice.

In-House Windrow Composting Q and A
A practical guide to windrow composting of broiler house litter by Dr Craig Coufal, past assistant Extension Professor, in the Summer 2008 Newsletter from the Poultry Science Department at Mississippi State University.

Composting Daily Mortality
Claudia Dunkley, Extension Poultry Scientist at the University of Georgia explains the viability of composting daily poultry mortality in the University's series, Broiler Tips.

Poultry Carcass Disposal Options for Routine and Catastrophic Mortallity
The poultry industry has a number of options for the disposal of poultry carcasses from routine and catastrophic mortalities. ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden, summarises a comprehensive report from the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology...

Poultry Litter a Source of Nitrogen and Phosphorus
The high cost of fertilizer nutrients is convincing some producers to go to the birds – poultry, that is. More specifically, they are turning to poultry waste, or 'litter', say University of Kansas agronomists.

Developing a Plan for Mass Poultry Mortality
Becky Ceartas, Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA describes the options for disposing of large numbers of poultry carcasses in the September 2008 issue of North Carolina Poultry Industry Newsletter. She emphasises the importance of creating...