University of Delaware11mon
Maximizing the Potential of Poultry Litter as a Valuable Nutrient Source for Sustainable Crop Production
The Delmarva Peninsula stands out as a prominent hub for broiler production, accounting for more than 596 million broilers in 2022 (Delaware Chicken Association, 2023). In 2022, Delaware raised ...
AgWeb2d
How to Avoid Poultry Manure Fires
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - How high is too high for a pile of chicken manure? Eight feet, apparently. Chicken waste is an excellent fertilizer, but with the growing season still weeks away it’s ...
University of Delaware7mon
Litter Management Challenges on New Poultry Farms
Commercial poultry operations are required to handle poultry litter in a way that minimizes environmental impact, while also complying with State and Federal regulations. The use of permanent manure ...
New Scientist1mon
Basalt, biochar and compost, this farm is a carbon-capture testbed
On Wilbourne Farm in Virginia, a carbon-removal experiment is underway to reveal whether different ways of removing carbon can be even more effective in combination ...
Animal Welfare Institute2y
Onbaşılar, E. E. 2022. Effect of alternative litter materials on the behaviour of male broilers. Behavioural Processes 195, 104566.
The welfare of broilers is strongly dependent on the litter material because they spend their life in contact with it. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of alternative litter ...