by Eric Eustler Territory Manager, Delmarva Region My experience with multiple applications of PLT during a flock’s growth cycle has produced both good and bad results. The “good” result has been a direct correlation with increased weights from the treated houses,…
The Jones-Hamilton Company Agricultural Division recently launched a new mobile app, PLT pHacts, designed to help customers optimize the effectiveness of their litter and water treatment products, PLT® and LS-PWT2®, and support their overall litter and water management programs. “Today’s…
Air quality surveys are a valuable tool that allows integrators to look at trends of air quality in broiler houses, serving as an effective indicator to gauge if litter amendments are being utilized effectively. They also provide a wealth of actionable…
Temperature is considered one of the most important environmental factors affecting growth and survival of microorganisms. The optimum temperature for most pathogens is around 98°F. If temperatures rise to high levels (above 131°F), pathogen growth rate sharply declines, proteins denature and…
by Clint Lauderdale Southern Regional Manager At a recent meeting with broiler managers from all over the US, one company leader asked how many complexes had growers using full house brooding. A few raised their hands. His follow up question…
Extension Professor, Tom Tabler, PhD, from Mississippi State recently provided some great insight on the importance of paw quality and how it affects broiler health and performance. In his article on Poultry Health Today, Tabler commented about the role bedding…
The Jones-Hamilton Company announces the addition of Jonathan Peeples and Steve Carpenter as Territory Managers in the Agricultural Division responsible for the sale and service of industry leading litter amendment, PLT, as well as the water acidifier, LS-PWT2. Jonathan Peeples…
The Jones-Hamilton Company recently appointed Josh Payne, Ph.D., as the new Technical Services Manager of the Agricultural Division. Payne will be responsible for supporting territory managers with on-site technical guidance as well as providing oversight of field and laboratory trials….
