The presence of a robust broiler industry on the Delmarva Peninsula also necessitates the management of poultry litter (i.e., a composite of bedding material, feed, manure, feathers, and uric acid) in ...

Because litter treatments cover a broad range of products and functions, thefollowing discussion is limited to those whose primary function is controlling ammoniavolatilization from poultry litter.

Premium quality litter is the mantra for McGregor and he pulls samples from each chicken house for analysis. In May through August, he drops hen and broiler litter that’s gone through five or ...