Jones-Hamilton Co. announces that Juan Suarez, Ph.D. was recently promoted to Senior Poultry Scientist in the Agricultural Division. In his new role, Suarez will work to bridge the gap between sales and technical service through the development of sales strategies...
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Jones-Hamilton Co. recently launched a new corporate website to support rebranding efforts and help drive the company’s expansion into new areas of application for its sodium bisulfate and hydrochloric acid products. The site was also developed to aid in relationship…
Guest Columnist Helen Wojcinski DVM DVSC ACPV, Wojcinski Poultry Health Consulting LLC When it comes to biosecurity when all is said and done, more is said than actually done. To have an effective biosecurity program on your farm, it’s critical...
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Guest Columnist Helen Wojcinski DVM DVSC ACPV, Wojcinski Poultry Health Consulting LLC For many turkey growers, a management program that includes regularly tilling litter is a thing of the past. For others, it’s a necessary tool to maintain quality litter....
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During autumn and spring, it’s not uncommon for outside temperatures to swing 20°F or more. While cool nights and warm days can be a reprieve from the hot days of summer for us, the drastic change in temperature tends to...
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In the U.S., cage-free currently represents about 18-20% of egg production with a significant increase expected in the next five to six years. As with any new production model, experience serves to help management practices evolve over time. While litter...
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Failure to sufficiently pre-heat houses and floors prior to bird placement is one of the most common mistakes producers can make. A 48-hour pre-heat is necessary to effectively raise the core litter temperature to create a better ammonia purge and...
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PLT® litter amendment has been the product of choice for 25 years because it works. However, due to the product’s longevity, application rates are often selected based on standard production practices of yesterday instead of today. With the incredible amount...
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by Juan C. Suarez || Ph.D. candidate In recent years, the use of vegetarian diets combined with antibiotic free (ABF) production has created profitable opportunities for integrators. However, this approach can result in multiple challenges that can impact bird health...
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While in-house composting of litter may have some advantages, it can also create extra challenges in providing a proper environment for good respiratory health—namely the increase in ammonia once litter is spread back out and pre-heated for the next flock....
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