Litter Conditioning and Ammonia Generation During Brooding (0.75 CEU)
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Module Materials and Instructions
This module consists of three newsletters from The University of Georgia. Each of these newsletters addresses the impact of litter conditioning, ventilation between flocks and ammonia production during brooding. Ammonia control during brooding begins when the previous flock ends. The sooner litter conditioning occurs to when the birds move the better. “Downtime” in terms of the litter and pathogen reduction does not start until litter is conditioned. Windrowing is a popular form of litter conditioning that can reduce pathogens in the house if done properly and sufficient time is available to spread and dry the litter prior to the application of ammonia control product and placement. De-caking or crusting the house is another method of litter conditioning to be considered. This will remove the moisture but may not be as effective at reducing pathogens. Managing litter is a key factor in setting the new flock up for success. One size does not fit all when it comes to litter management. For example, depending on layout, litter conditions, and moisture in the house, a litter management plan may wind row four of the five flocks in a year and crust out on the coldest placed flock to remove moisture from the house as this will be the most difficult flock to dry litter down and the most costly flock in terms of fuel usage to ventilate.
After completing this module, you will better understand the factors influencing ammonia production during brooding, factor to consider in your litter conditioning technique, and the importance of ventilating between flocks.
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Quiz: Litter Conditioning and Ammonia Generation During Brooding
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