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| Environmental Issues Facing the Louisiana Poultry Industry Most of us involved in agriculture are aware of environmental concerns related to production agriculture. Regulatory proposals involving animal agriculture, such as poultry production, have caused concerns throughout the poultry-producing area of Louisiana. |
| [Image: Sampling Poultry Litter and Soil for Nutrient Analysis]Sampling Poultry Litter and Soil for Nutrient Analysis Poultry litter and soil testing are the foundation of a sound nutrient management program. Poultry litter testing and soil testing are important best management practices (BMPs), and they are essential components of a comprehensive nutrient management plan (CNMP). This publication includes information on the correct procedures of poultry sampling. |
| Links for Poultry House Control These links provide useful information on controlling poultry houses and ventilation. |
| [Image: Poultry]Useful Links for Poultry Nutrition Other universities and extension services throughout the United States have produced quality materials on poultry nutrition. This list of links showcases some of that work. |
| [Image: ASI Facilities]Welcome Welcome to Audubon Sugar Institute. |
| [Image: The Broiler Project]The Broiler Project The primary objective of producing broilers is to optimize growth. Find information on housing, brooding, heating, lighting, feeders and waterers, feeds and feeding, and health. |
| [Image: Confined Animal Feeding Operations]Confined Animal Feeding Operations Louisiana livestock and poultry producers must be aware of certain regulatory issues concerning federal environmental laws. |
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| Useful Links for Nutrient Management These links lead to some useful information at North Carolina State University, the USDA and the LSU AgCenter Calhoun Extension Office. |
| Why Hens Stop Laying Eggs During fall, many backyard flock owners ask, "Why have my hens stopped laying?" Several factors may cause the reduction in egg laying, says LSU AgCenter poultry specialist Dr. Theresia Lavergne. |
| Disaster Recovery: Estimates of Economic Impact From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Louisiana Agriculture The dollar amounts, which are estimates of reduced revenue and increased costs, are broken down by storm and commodity. Total estimated costs are also provided. |
| [Image: A Conjoint Analysis of Site Selection for the U.S. Broiler Industry: Implications for Louisiana (August 2004)]A Conjoint Analysis of Site Selection for the U.S. Broiler Industry: Implications for Louisiana (August 2004) The purpose of this study is to analyze broiler industry executives’ decisions on where to locate a broiler complex in the United States. The specific objectives are to identify factors affecting site locations of broiler complexes in the United States and to measure the effects and relative importance of these factors on the broiler complex location decision. |
| [Image: Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans]Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans A CNMP is a plan that helps you make the best use of manure, fertilizers and other nutrient sources while protecting water resources. |
| [Image: Dead Bird Disposal]Dead Bird Disposal All commercial poultry producers are required by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Livestock Sanitary Board regulation (Lac 7:1171) to obtain a certificate of approval for disposal of dead poultry. |
| [Image: Poultry Industry]Louisiana Poultry Industry Major Economic Factor Poultry production is the Louisiana’s largest animal industry – a spot it’s held for the past five years – and its $1.24 billion contribution to the state’s economy makes it the second-largest segment of the Louisiana’s agricultural industries. |
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| [Image: Poultry Production]Poultry Production Best Management Practices Poultry production is the largest animal industry in Louisiana. In poultry production, there are issues of special concern to the environment. Best Management Practices (BMPs) focus on three main areas: Nutrient Management, Pesticide Management and Mortality Management. |
| What is Nutrient Management? To understand nutrient management, you must first understand what nutrients are. Nutrients are substances that are essential for plant growth such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (potash). |
| [Image: Theresia K. Lavergne]Nonruminent Farm Animals: A Major Contributer to Louisiana's Economy The focus of this issue is the nonruminant farm animal, which includes chickens, horses and pigs. The nonruminant animal has an uncomplicated or simple stomach as compared to the ruminant animal, which has a stomach with four compartments (cattle, sheep and goats). The nonruminant also is referred to as a monogastric. |
| [Image: Broiler Litter]In-House Pasteurization of Broiler Litter Louisiana poultry growers and others in the industry are looking for more “environmentally friendly” alternatives to those convenionally used to handle the volume of poultry litter generated by the industry. This publication provides information on the methods and results of an LSU AgCenter research and demonstration project on in-house pasteurization of broiler litter. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Bird Migration in Naturally Ventilated Broiler Houses]Bird Migration in Naturally Ventilated Broiler Houses There may be an easy and inexpensive way for poultry producers with naturally ventilated houses to reduce heat stress related mortality in birds as well as increase bird performance in summer. This publication explains how producers can reduce the heat by installing three or four short migration fences, like those placed in tunnel ventilated houses. |
| [Image: Feeding Pigs]Trace Minerals for Swine and Poultry Trace minerals are important nutrients in diets for swine and poultry. They are required for growth, bone development, feathering in chickens, enzyme structure and function, and appetite. Over the past 20 years, scientists in the LSU AgCenter have played an important role in understanding the need for and use of trace minerals in diets for animals. |
| [Image: Group shot of market animal winners from livestock show]Scholastic Premiums Totaling $44K Awarded To Livestock Show’s Top Winners Top exhibitors of market animals received scholastic premiums of more than $44,000 Saturday (Feb. 18) at the conclusion of the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.The scholastic awards, which ranged from $1,500 to $5,500 for individual winners, went to 4-H and FFA youth who showed champion market animals during the Feb. 11-18 events that included competition for beef and dairy cattle, goats, hogs, poultry and sheep. |
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| Hundreds Selected As Champions At 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during a week of competition at the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. |
| Making Poultry Litter Safe for Re-Use The poultry industry is the largest animal agricultural industry in Louisiana and is second only to forestry in total income produced by all agricultural commodities. Louisiana poultry growers produce almost 1 billion pounds of broiler meat each year. The size of the poultry industry in Louisiana has raised concerns about the management of large quantities of litter (mixture of poultry manure and bedding material). |
| A'maze'ing Growth: Fast Chicks Gain More Weight Genetic selection of broiler chickens for production performance has been associated with changes in their behavior. Traits such as aggres-siveness, mating behavior, fearfulness (propensity to be easily frightened), feather pecking and sociality vary considerably within genetic strains. Many of these traits can exert profound effects on the welfare and productivity of farmed poultry because they influence the birds’ ability to adapt to their social and physical environment. |
| Adding Phytase Proves Positive for Poultry, Swine Diet Phytate is a compound found in many common feed ingredients that decreases nutrient availability in animal diets. The main anti-nutritional effect of phytate is that it makes phytate phosphorus unavailable for digestion and absorption by nonruminants such as swine and poultry. Phytate also has negative effects on digestive enzymes, trace minerals, calcium, protein and amino acids, and carbohydrates. |
| Premier Exhibitor Honors Awarded At LSU AgCenter Livestock Show BATON ROUGE – Six students received top honors Saturday, winning the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards at the 69th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. |
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