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Limitations on application timing is a misconception about PLT that emerged during its more than 30 years on the market. PLT can be applied any time you want. Period.
Poultry litter management does have its constants, but like many things, there is a seasonality to certain aspects. Here are three ways you should consider shifting gears for the upcoming change of seasons.
Failure to properly manage house and litter conditions during downtime can set you up for failure on the next flock. Learn how to set your houses up for success in these simple steps.
Texas poultry grower, Manuel Soto, talks about how PLT helps him lower utility costs, and improve health and performance.
At the standard rate of application in conditions typical for windrowed litter, all litter amendments will be quickly overcome by the increased ammonia challenge. Learn how to adjust rates to ammonia levels.
A Texas poultry grower decided to test how much ammonia he really had in summer. The results were surprising and the performance gains in treated houses were even more impactful.
When it comes to safety – for birds, workers, and the environment – no other product comes close to PLT. Explore all the benefits.
From its impact on house ventilation programs to ammonia generation and bird health, moisture has the potential to wreak havoc if left unchecked.
When you put PLT head-to-head against the competition, it's easy to see that no other product comes close to its level of safety and efficacy.
When you make pickles, you preserve them by lowering pH. Watch now to understand how that relates to the condition of your litter.
Hear how Dr Smith uses SurpHace to control dairy ammonia while lowering bedding cost.
Want to get the most out of your poultry litter windrowing? Follow these 6 steps to maximize effectiveness.
While nipple drinkers limit contamination risks, they certainly don’t eliminate them. Learn what you can do to maximize water line cleaning for healthier water.
While a certain amount of risk is unavoidable in animal production, managing risk can help limit exposure to losses. In live production, risk presents itself in many forms, one of which is ammonia.
While ammonia in the gas phase does not seem to irritate skin on the feet, ammonia found in wet litter can cause burns or dermatitis. With moisture playing such a key role in downgraded paws, these are the three key variables to focus on to keep paws healthy .
Dr. Joey Bray shares his key tips to successfully manage litter between flocks so that your ammonia control, litter moisture and PLT effectiveness all reach optimum levels.
Working to maintain ideal consumption of quality water is one of the most impactful things a grower can do to support bird health and performance.
Applying PLT lowers litter pH and eliminates ammonia for improved air quality while increasing the nutrient value of litter. But that is just the beginning of the story on sustainability.
Proper pre-heating of the poultry house environment is essential to maximizing flock performance. Pre-heating raises the core temperature of the litter bed, which increases ammonia volatilization and water evaporation.
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