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Commercial FertilizerJulia Gaskin1, Glen Harris2, Alan Franzluebbers3 and John Andrae4 Poultry Litter as Fertilizer Forage Yields Using Poultry Litter Wisely Special Considerations Summary Further Information Poultry Litter as Fertilizer Poultry litter is commonly used as a fertilizer on pastures and hayfields in North Georgia. As the poultry industry expands to…
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PoultryOriginal author: Dan L. Cunningham, former Extension Specialist and Coordinator, Poultry Science. Reviewed by Casey Ritz. Dan L. Cunningham1 Introduction Myth 1: Poultry farms will ruin the environment Myth 2: Poultry farms smell Myth 3: The air exhausted from poultry houses will damage property and cause health concerns Conclusion Introduction…
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Expert ResourceBy Dan L. Cunningham, Ph.D., Extension Poultry Scientist (Retired) Minor Revisions by Casey Ritz, Ph.D., Extension Poultry Scientist Economic Impact Environmental Considerations Air Emissions from Poultry Houses Poultry Farms and Odors References Poultry production is the number one agricultural enterprise in Georgia, accounting for approximately 50 percent of the…
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PoultryBy Casey W. Ritz, Dan L. Cunningham and William C. Merka Extension Poultry Scientists Primary Nutrients of Concern Storing Poultry Litter Methods for Storing Poultry Litter Methods for Applying Poultry Litter Calibration of Manure Spreaders Summary Georgia poultry farmers produce more than 2.0 million tons of poultry litter/manure annually in…
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Expert ResourceDan L. Cunningham1Brian D. Fairchild1 Biosecurity refers to procedures used to prevent the introduction and spread of disease-causing organisms in poultry flocks. Because of the concentration in size and location of poultry flocks in current commercial production operations and the inherent disease risks associated with this type of production,…
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PoultryClaudia S. Dunkley, Extension Poultry Scientist, Department of Poultry Science Introduction Figure 1. Changes in atmospheric concentrations of GHGs (IPCC, 2006). The on-going debate on global warming has left some people convinced that human activity is seriously impacting climate change. Others are skeptical and dismissive. Whether you believe global warming…
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Expert ResourceBrian KiepperPoultry Science and Biological & Agricultural Engineering Departments, andEngineering Outreach Service Importance of Accurate Water-Use Tracking The Modern Poultry Slaughter Plant Converting Your Plant to Gallons Per 1,000 (gpk) Advantages of gpk over gpb Comparison of gpk and gpb Converting to Gallons per 1,000 Pounds Handled (gpk) Gallons Per…
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Expert ResourceOriginal author: Dan L. Cunningham, former Extension Specialist and Coordinator, Poultry Science. Reviewed by Casey Ritz. Structure of the Poultry Industry Hatching Egg Contracts Financial Considerations Steps Before Building Management and Flock Care Other Considerations Summary: Implications Recommended Reading List Georgia ranks as the top broiler producing state in the…
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Expert ResourceBy Dan L. Cunningham, Ph.D., Extension Poultry Scientist (Retired)Minor Revisions by Casey Ritz, Ph.D., Extension Poultry Scientist Past Experiences Set Back Distances and Acreage Requirements References One of the most important components of a zoning ordinance for poultry farms relates to the set-back distance required for the location of…
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Expert ResourceBrian D. Fairchild1Casey W. Ritz1 Water Functions Factors Affecting Water Consumption Water Quality Water Management Tips References Water is a critical nutrient that receives little attention until a problem arises. Not only should producers make an effort to provide water in adequate quantity, they should also know what is in…
