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Workshop illustrates litter’s benefits
As Maryland’s agriculture industry works to move poultry litter to farm fields with low phosphorus levels, farmers said locating it and getting it to their farms are persistent challenges in using the organic fertilizer source. During a University of...
Revisiting litter management between flocks (Poultry Specialist)
(Editor’s note: Jennifer Timmons is an assistant professor for University of Maryland Eastern Shore.) During the winter months, the manner in which litter is managed between flocks becomes even more important. It is important to remember that the next...
Interdisciplinary student team helps biosecurity through data science
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — A team of University of Maryland students from The First-Year Innovation and Research Experience (FIRE) summer fellows program developed and coded an algorithmic technique to identify unregistered farms, a tool that will help the USDA’s Animal and...
Plant workers recommended for priority with vaccine
ATLANTA, Ga. — On Dec. 20, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices updated interim COVID-19 vaccine allocation recommendations, which included frontline workers in meat and poultry plants in its Phase 1b rollout....
Webinar examines benefits of lighting
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — If done correctly, poultry breeder and pullet producers can benefit from more efficient and effective lighting technology as long as they do their research and math.When it comes to raising healthy broilers, Dr. Brian D. Fairchild,...
Producers urged to monitor gut health for homeostasis
Producers who follow gut health management best practices and monitor closely for facility health factors can ensure a more viable and proficient flock, according to Kaylin Chasser, graduate research associate at Ohio State University.Maintaining...
Winter weather and small flocks (Backyard Flocks)
(Editor’s note: Dr. Jonathan Moyle is a poultry Extension specialist at the University of Maryland.) As the weather gets cooler and winter approaches, it is important to make sure that your small flock is ready. By being prepared, your birds will be...
Why is Salmonella making more people sick? (Poultry Welfare)
(Editor’s note: Dr. Shawna L. Weimer is an Extension Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland.) Salmonella is a significant cause of foodborne illness in people around the world. Salmonella is a zoonotic bacteria, which is a bacteria that can be...
Ex-Green Beret Adkins thriving with chickens in latest career change
PARSONSBURG, Md. — Ernie Adkins Jr.’s long route to the poultry industry was scenic to say the least. He’s an ex-Green Beret with a penchant for explaining things in military vernacular. He’s a former tire salesman and truck driver, and he was a...
Flock supervisors lauded at annual DPI meeting
SALISBURY, Md. — During Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc.’s 55th National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production on Oct. 23, eight flock supervisors from Delmarva’s five chicken companies received Outstanding Flock Supervisor awards....
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