Home > Crops & Livestock > Livestock > Poultry > A Survey of the Issues Facing Animal Agriculture in Louisiana [Image: survey] Many issues can affect the management, profitability and sustainability of beef, dairy and poultry operations. This is a survey of the economic, environmental, public policy and production issues facing animal agriculture in Louisiana. (PDF format only) Potential Tax Strategies for Depreciating Broiler Chicken Houses [Image: depreciating broiler chicken houses] The brochure details the impacts of using alternative tax depreciation schedules to improve the cash flow for contract broiler producers. (PDF format only) Louisiana's Commercial Poultry Industry [Image: Louisiana'sCommercial Poultry Industry] Louisiana's poultry industry facts for 2010. Poultry production in 2010 was the largest animal agricultural industry in Louisiana, second only to forestry in total income production for all agricultural commodities. 4-H Poultry Project [Image: Download the poultry project book] Introduction to the 4-H Poultry Project. Downloadable project book available.  more articles... Increased Transparency in Contract Poultry Production [Image: Increased Contract Trasparency for Poultry Producers] Recent changes in the Packer and Stockyards Act by the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration will increase the transparency of contracts issued by vertically integrated poultry companies. This document highlights the changes set forth by the rule that contract poultry growers should expect to see. Fun With Chickens - Handling Poultry [Image: Handling Poultry] The LSU AgCenter 4-H and FFA Junior Showmanship show gives members a chance to show their broilers. This guide shows how to handle your broiler for exhibition showmanship. Fun With Chickens - Broiler Showmanship [Image: Broiler Showmanship] The LSU AgCenter 4-H and FFA Junior Showmanship show gives members a chance to show their broilers. This guide shows how to handle your broiler for exhibition showmanship. Fun With Chickens - Exhibition Showmanship [Image: Exhibition Showmanship Video] 4-H and FFA members share their experiences raising and showing poultry at the LSU AgCenter Junior Showmanship Show. 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. Sampling Poultry Litter and Soil for Nutrient Analysis [Image: 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 sampling. (PDF Fomat Only) Disaster Recovery: Estimates of Economic Impact From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Louisiana Agriculture [Image: table] 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. A Conjoint Analysis of Site Selection for the U.S. Broiler Industry: Implications for Louisiana (August 2004) [Image: 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. (PDF format only) Trace Minerals for Swine and Poultry [Image: Feeding Pigs] 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 last 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. Adding Phytase Proves Positive for Poultry, Swine Diet [Image: Piglets] 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. Click for more information...