The American poultry industry is finding a new profit center exporting chicken paws to China where they are considered a delicacy.
Poor conditions during brooding will damage a flocks’ performance.
A number of factors can negatively impact return on investment, but corrosion is probably the most serious.
The importance of managing the watering system to promote bird health is increasing with the growing opposition to using antibiotics as growth promoters.
Producers can achieve better turkey performance by making improvements in the birds’ immediate environment and the quality of water they drink.
Maintaining a good environment inside your poultry barn is necessary if you are to hae healthy and profitable flocks, growout after growout.
Strict adherence to good management practices throughout the poultry operation, especially the watering system, is the only way producers can reduce the impact of respiratory disease on their flocks and profit.
Many producers are not aware of the important role the watering system has in the feed conversion process.
Elevated levels of ammonia in the poultry house can result in a wide range of problems for poultry producers
Growing a successful and profitable broiler flock requires diligent planning and management especially in preventing diseases and other conditions that harm the birds.
The route to improving flock performance lies in good litter management.