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Rotary Drum Composting of Poultry Mortalities (P3012)
*/ /*-->*/ In general, composting poultry can be described as an all-natural, environmentally friendly method of mortality management, which minimizes water and air pollution by retaining nutrients, pathogens, and odors. Given the right conditions, microorganisms break down organic material (... Continue reading...
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Slotted Inlet Pipes (P2988)
Adapted from Kroger et al. (2015).Using a slotted inlet pipe (NRCS conservation practice code 410) is a best management practice (BMP) that reduces soil loss and decreases sediment loads in runoff. Slotted inlet pipes are used on surface-drained acreage to minimize erosion in the primary ditch by... Continue reading...
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LED Bulbs: Much to Offer the Poultry Industry (P2894)
The light emitting diode (LED) bulb is an energy-saving alternative to other light sources commonly used in poultry production. Over the past five years, the development and refinement of LED technology to meet the lighting needs of the poultry industry has been a remarkable feat. There is enough... Continue reading...
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Chickens Do Not Receive Growth Hormones: So Why All the Confusion? (P2767)
Naturally occurring hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, are essential for various physiological processes in humans and animals. Throughout history, these naturally occurring hormones have been making their way into the environment, posing the risk of contamination. The... Continue reading...
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Prepare Poultry Houses for Cooler Weather (IS1951)
When summer begins to wind down, Mississippi poultry growers should prepare their houses for the cooler weather ahead. Gas prices continue to increase, and growers must get the most out of every dollar spent on fuel. This means houses and equipment must be at peak performance. Routine maintenance... Continue reading...
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Maintenance Critical to Backup Generator Reliability (IS1952)
Poultry farms require a constant supply of electricity to operate efficiently and keep birds alive. Loss of power can have disastrous results on a house of broilers nearing harvest age. Fifteen minutes is all it takes to lose an entire house of chickens if conditions are right. To prevent such a... Continue reading...
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Poultry Farming and Neighbors: The Little Things Are Important (P3787)
Poultry is the largest agricultural commodity in Mississippi and has ranked number one in farm-gate value for the past 13 years. More than 10 percent of the poultry supply in the nation is the result of Mississippi production. The state has approximately 2,000 poultry growers. However, not all... Continue reading...
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Broiler Breeder Management Is No Easy Task (P2783)
Broiler breeder genetics are constantly changing as the poultry industry continues to shift more to processed items to meet increasing consumer demands for these products. Strains with the potential for high breast-meat yield in a feed-efficient manner now have the majority of the U.S. market.... Continue reading...