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  Litter management

  Posted by Md.Rejuan Hossain on January 16, 2025 at 9:19 am

  What is the impact of improper litter management on poultry health?

  Jeffery Escobar replied 1 year, 5 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  Bello Bashir Bello

  Member

  January 20, 2025 at 9:02 am

  Improper litter management can negatively impact poultry health by causing skin and respiratory issues, dehydration, and increased risk of pathogen

  Wet litter can cause skin burns, breast blisters, and scabby areas

  Litter that is too wet or too dry can cause contact dermatitis Ammonia vapors can irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, digestive system, and respiratory system

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    Jeffery Escobar

    Member

    January 21, 2025 at 4:32 am

    Well said Bello. Inadequate litter management can also cause footpad dermatitis. If the litter is reused and does not receive proper treatment before the next flock of birds, then there is a high likelihood of transmission of pathogens from the previous flock to the next. This potential high pathogenic load in the litter can definitively reduce the growth performance of animals as well as the total production of a poultry house.

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