Browsing by Subject "litter"
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Effects of Microbial Litter Amendments on Broiler Performance, Litter Quality and Ammonia Production (2011-02-22)The reuse of litter in broiler production can lead to litter pathogen buildup and high levels of ammonia in broiler housing, thus resulting in poor broiler performance. This study evaluated the effects of two microbial ...
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(2010-07-14)Research has shown that Salmonella can be prevalent in poultry litter, which can be a source of contamination for newly arrived chicks at the poultry house. Since this organism is a pathogen of concern to the poultry ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2005-11-01)The environmental impacts of broiler production have recently gained considerable public attention due to concerns regarding the amount of ammonia (NH3) released into the atmosphere from poultry facilities. Sound scientific ...