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Climate in poultry houses

The climate in poultry houses influences the wellbeing and health of humans as well as that of birds. Respiratory, digestive and behavioural disorders are more likely to occur in houses in which... read more

Lighting in poultry houses

Lighting is essential factor in the success of commercial poultry production, be it layers or broilers. Light intensity Processors and breeding companies have clear requirements for both light intensity for brooding and... read more

Odour emissions

Odour emissions from tunnel ventilated poultry housing In Australia, factors such as local planning processes, urban encroachment into rural areas and intensification of the poultry industry have increased the potential... read more

Pest management

Waste management

There are many different waste managementoptions for litter including land application of litter as an organic fertiliser. Overseas broiler industries have had restrictions placed upon them regarding this practice due to... read more

Poultry litter

Poultry litter is the mix of bedding material, manure and feathers resulting from intensive poultry production. This includes litter from meat chickens (broilers), egg laying chickens (layers) kept under barn conditions,... read more

Robotics in the Poultry Industry

This article describes some of the current and future uses of robotics in the poultry industry. Right now, you might be thinking “This isn’t relevant to me; there’s no robots in my chook... read more