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Harmful effects of ammonia on birds

Ammonia gas in poultry houses seriously affects the health condition of the birds. Good litter management and ventilation will minimise the level of ammonia, improve productivity, reduce the likelihood of respiratory diseases, improve the birds’ welfare and provide a pleasant, safe environment for workers.
By Dr. Tahseen Aziz, Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Dr. H. John Barnes, College of Veterinary Medicine, NC... read more »

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Movable feed and drinker line improves bird performance

Wet litter is a major issue for broilers, but even more so for turkeys. Especially wet spots near or around the drinkers are a main cause of foot and leg problems. Nico Korsten, a Dutch poultry farmer, discovered that a movable feeder and drinker line could be a solution read more >

Ascaridia dissimilis: the common turkey roundworm (Turkeys Special 6, 2004)

Ascaridia dissimilis is a parasitic roundworm that infects the small intestine of turkeys. Infestation with this roundworm is a common and serious problem, especially on farms where litter material is re-used in grow-out barns and sometimes in brooding barns. read more >

Controlling dust before it becomes a problem

Due to the increased chance of violations and shutdowns by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a company can prevent problems by controlling the dust caused by conveying material. read more >

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