☀ We're in the dog days of summer, and it could be affecting our poultry. As most producers know, poultry performance can suffer during periods of high temperature. Modern housing is designed to maintain environmental temperatures within an optimal range, but how does the temperature of individual birds impact their weight gain? A field study by the University of Georgia looked at the relationship between weight gain and body temperature in broilers. Read about it at https://lnkd.in/eksUHKhZ #poultryhealth #poultryhousing
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Dustbathing occurs in all commercial chicken housing housing systems, even in caged systems with no substrate. But why do chickens dustbathe? In the latest issue of Poultry Press from Poultry Extension Collaborative, Rosie Whittle, PhD, and Shawna Weimer, PhD, University of Arkansas, explain this behavior and why chickens are so motivated to do it. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_wdtgHK #poultryhousing #cagefree #poultrywelfare
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At #EggSerenity we use heating systems to maintain a comfortable temperature for our birds, especially chicks and young hens. This is crucial for their health, growth, and egg production. By keeping the poultry coop warm, we can ensure our birds thrive throughout the year. Follow us to get the latest updates about #EggSerenityFarm
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Did you know? Chickens possess an incredible ability to recognize over 100 different faces, including those of humans! 🐔 This surprising fact showcases the intelligence and social complexity of these birds. Trust PoultryCare to optimize your poultry operations and nurture these remarkable creatures. #PoultryCare #ChickenIntelligence #FunFact #DidYouKnow #Chickens" [ https://www.poultry.care/ ] Book Now : https://lnkd.in/gjrY4SBV
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An Agric. Consultant & a Writer 💚 (PhD Student in Agricultural Economics and Environmental Policy) Adequate Food Production & Proper Waste Mgt. Pls 🙏
Model Number: FHD-AA148 Brand Name: CANAMEK Origin: DE(Origin) Type: Farm Animals Features:Food box for poultry and birds, perforated design allows poultry to eat easily and avoid mess.The compression method is convenient for food loading and unloading.Suitable for multiple poultry to eat together and avoid pecking.Suitable #AnimalsandHusbandryEquipment
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Turkey Caring and other management for turkeys are just like many other common poultry birds. But the main difference is the size of turkeys. They are relatively larger poultry birds, as compared to chickens, quails, ducks and similar birds… https://lnkd.in/dzB9T-Ka
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Food Technologist and Aspiring Nutritionist | SHUATS Graduate 2025 | Ex-trainee @ Godrej Tyson Foods Limited | Expertise in Food Science & Nutrition
‼️The poultry industry is facing a tough challenge‼️ Rising costs to raise broiler birds aren't keeping up with the minimal profit from selling them, putting everyone at risk. Despite the challenges, determined folks are fighting to save the day with new tech and smart ideas. But they need our support to prevent bigger issues with our food supply in the future. Let's spread awareness about the Silent Sufferings and the Lazarus rise of the Poultry Industry. Share this video with your friends and family to show your support! #PoultryIndustry #FoodSupply #SilentSufferings #LazarusRise
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#EcoSaludGlobal Seasonal changes in bird communities on poultry farms and house sparrow—wild bird contacts revealed by camera trapping Introduction: #Wildbirds are considered reservoirs of poultry pathogens although transmission routes have not been conclusively established. Here we use camera trapping to study wild bird communities on commercial layer and red-legged partridge farms over a one-year timeframe. We also analyze direct and indirect interactions of other bird species with the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), a potential bridge host.
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A chopper shredder It's a small machine suited for #smallholder farmers. It's a 2-in-1 machine for making animal feeds and poultry feeds (#livestockfeeds) Chops and shreds maize stalks into fine animal feeds, also chops nappies grass. Those mixed grains for feeding poultry can be crushed with this machine. We are sorting any losses that occur on the farms to turn them into valuables. Follow us and make any enquiries. #valuechain #dairyvaluechain #farmlosses.
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North Carolina's meat processing industry provides a vital link between our state's livestock and poultry business and your dinner table. 🥩 On this episode of Farms, Food and You, we'll carve into the meat of this industry and how CALS is educating the next generation of meat processing professionals. Listen in. ⬇️
Meat Processing: Educating the Next Generation
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We’ve had a fantastic response to our new case study, looking at the impact of a salmonella outbreak on an egg farm. For those who work with poultry, it’s a must-read. Download it here 👇 https://bit.ly/3xXZKf8 #Salmonella #Biosecurity #Contingency #Planning #CaseStudy
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