Tag Archive: bird health, drinking water, toxicity
... Farm mortality issues highlight importance of checking water supply
Dec 07, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Farm mortality issues highlight importance of checking water supply
Producers need to be alert to the dangers of drinking-water toxicity issues, according to a senior industry veterinarian.... Rainwater harvesting helps poultry farms reduce water dependency, save money
Jul 19, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on Rainwater harvesting helps poultry farms reduce water dependency, save money
A new system for harvesting and storing rainwater from poultry barns provides birds with high quality water while reducing the grower’s dependency on local wells and municipal water systems.... Poultry welfare – expectations and reality
Nov 06, 2014PHT EditorComments Off on Poultry welfare – expectations and reality
Welfare of poultry, especially laying hens, has become a major issue for commercial poultry producers in the last 15 to 20 years. What is happening to the commercial egg business is also setting the...... Temperature of drinking water may affect bodyweight during brooding
Jul 19, 2014PHT EditorComments Off on Temperature of drinking water may affect bodyweight during brooding
The temperature of drinking water during brooding may affect the bodyweight of broiler chicks, according to a University of Arkansas study.