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Methods of Livestock Identification
Animal identification is the basis for keeping accurate production records of the herd/flock. This publication provides information about numbering systems and identification methods such as ear tagging, freeze branding,...
Getting Started with the Home Poultry Flock
The desire to begin raising poultry must be carefully considered before the first purchase. This publication details information about Housing Birds, Placing Birds, and Water and Feed....
Indiana Poultry Emergency Disease Response - Fact Sheet
This fact sheet contains a list of resources; for example, if you are interested in knowing how to initiate steps to quarantine the infect area and contain the spread of disease, then the contact list says to contact Ind...
Use of Dry Distillers' Grains with Solubles by Poultry
This 3-page publication discusses the issues that must be addressed before large amounts of DDGS can be fed on poultry farms. ...
Ventilation of Poultry Slaughtering and Processing Plants
Poultry slaughtering and processing plants typically process 20,000 or more birds per day. The shackling, killing, scalding, and picking areas of the plant emit airborne microorganisms, moisture, and dust. These contamin...
There is growing concern over a possible link between MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and livestock production. This publication answers several of the most common questions surrounding this issue. ...
Zearalenone Concerns in Reproducing Livestock
Mycotoxins in corn and other grains can reduce performance in both ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) and non-ruminants (swine, poultry) and can have detrimental effects on both finishing animals and reproducing males and ...
The use of antimicrobials (substances that kill or inhibit microorganisms) in food animal production is one of the more controversial agricultural practices in the United States. The author of this 4-page PDF publication...
Composting of dead poultry is a natural process where beneficial bacteria and fungi convert organic material into a useful end product called compost. If properly done, no offensive odor is created from the process, an...
Poultry Manure Management Planning
Proper handling, storage, and application of manure from poultry operations will protect Indiana's water resources. It can also increase profits of bird and crop enterprises. Here we bring together information about ...
Reducing the Impact of Aflatoxins in Livestock and Poultry
This publication outlines the problem of aflatoxin contamination of animal feed and provides management practices that can lower the risk of contamination. ...
This publication addresses poultry health and productivity issues connected to exposing flocks to aflatoxin-contaminated feed. ...
Meat Processing Options for Small Farms - video
Purdue experts discuss what small farms need to consider about meat processing.
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Farm Animal Welfare: Audits and Certification Programs
This bulletin is the first in a series on animal welfare assurance and audit programs. Three Purdue University researchers discuss the foundation of animal welfare, ways to assure livestock and poultry welfare, nation...
As with any other species, the main objective when handling poultry is ensuring both the handler and the bird come away unharmed and relatively unstressed. The diversity among poultry species may require changes to ho...
The well-being of poultry is an important issue for consumers, the poultry industry, and, of course, to the animals. In this publication, a Purdue University professor discusses well-being from several angles, includi...
Cage-free Egg Production: Benefits and Challenges
Consumers have many options when it comes to eggs, including eggs labeled as "cage-free". This paper explains how cage-free eggs are produced at the farm level as well as the benefits and challenges associated with c...
An Explanation of Damaging Pecking Behavior in Poultry and Captive Birds
Injurious pecking is a major animal welfare and economic concern in poultry and other captive birds because it may cause severe damage and death in some cases. This article discusses types of injurious pecking, potent...
There is much to learn about raising chickens in a cage-free environment to produce eggs. Poultry specialists from Purdue, North Carolina State and Auburn universities have put together a primer of things you need to ...
Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series.
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Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for the accumulator.
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Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for the farm belt.
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Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for the washer.
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Egg Sanitation: Sanitizer Systems
Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for sanitizer systems.
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Egg Sanitation: Egg Drying Equipment
Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for the egg drying equipment.
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Food Safety Implications for Raising Backyard Poultry
Thinking about raising poultry in your backyard? You aren't alone. Interest in backyard chickens (and ducks and turkeys) is growing. From a food safety perspective, two Purdue University researchers offer advice (first, ...
Egg Sanitation: Egg Removal Systems
Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for egg removal systems.
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Egg Sanitation: Egg Transfer Systems
Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for egg transfer systems.
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Egg Sanitation: Egg Carriage Systems
Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for egg carriage systems.
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Egg Sanitation: Egg Quality Detection Systems
Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for egg quality detection systems.
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Egg Sanitation: Packer - Lower Portion
Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for the lower portion of egg packer systems.
Egg Sanitation: Packer - Upper Portion
Learn USDA AMS inspection guidelines for sanitation of egg processing equipment in this video series. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for the upper portion of egg packer systems.