Poultry Science Technical Information
BIOSECURITY
Backyard Biosecurity Practices To Keep Your Birds Healthy (USDA/APHIS) PDF
Biosecurity for Backyard Flocks (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Manual de Campo para la Bioseguridad de Granjas Avícolas
(Dept. of Poultry Science) PDFPoultry Farm Biosecurity Field Manual (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
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ECONOMICS
Poultry Budgets (Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics) HTML
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FEED MILL
A Brief Outline of a Feed Quality Assurance Program
(Dept. of Poultry Science) PDFUnderstanding and Coping with Effects of Mycotoxins in Livestock Feed and Forage (NC Cooperative Extension) PDF
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GAMEBIRD, DUCK, OSTRICH AND EMU
Commerical Emu Production (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML | PDF
Commercial Ostrich Production (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML | PDF
Feeding Bobwhite Quail (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML | PDF
Feeding Ducks (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
A Management Program for Raising Breeder Duck Flocks
(Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
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HATCHING MANAGEMENT
Contamination of Hatching Eggs (Dept. of Poultry Science)
HTML | PDFContract Commercial Egg Production (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Egg Grading Manual (USDA) PDF
Essentials of a Hatching Egg Quality Assurance Program
(Dept. of Poultry Science) HTMLThe Importance of Traying Eggs with the Large End Up
(Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML | PDFMicrobiological Monitoring for a Hatchery Quality Assurance Program
(Dept. of Poultry Science) PDFRegulations Governing the Inspection of Eggs (USDA) PDF
Regulations Governing the Voluntary Grading of Shell Eggs (USDA) PDF
Specific Gravity Determination for Hatching Eggs
(Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML | PDFSpray Sanitizing Hatching Eggs (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
U.S. Standards, Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs
(USDA) PDF
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LAYER PERFORMANCE
38th North Carolina Layer Performance and Management Test (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
37th North Carolina Layer Performance and Management Test (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
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25th North Carolina Layer Performance and Management Test (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
24th North Carolina Layer Production and Management Test (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
23rd North Carolina Random Sample Test (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
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1st North Carolina Random SampleTest (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
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CAGE FREE AND RANGE PRODUCTION
Alternative Poultry Production Systems and Outdoor Access
(ATTRA) HTML | PDFAn All Season Range Shelter for Poultry (University of Maryland) PDF
Anyone for a Few Broilers? (Michigan State University) PDF
Are You a Good Neighbor? (NC State University) PDF
Biosecurity for Backyard Flocks (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Breeds to Choose for Egg and Meat Production on Range Conditions (NC State University) PDF
Broken Out Egg Quality: Haugh Unit an Objective Measure
(NC State University) PDFBuilding Your Diet Around Forage (West Virginia University) PDF
Construction of a Small Display Incubator
(Kansas State University) PDFEgg Grading Manual (USDA) PDF
Egg Quality: Haugh Unit an Objective Measure
(NC State University) PDFEquipment for Poultry (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Feeding Chickens (Kansas State University) PDF
Feed Chickens Properly (Mississippi State University) PDF
Grazing Crops for Poultry (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
The Home Broiler Chicken Flock (University of Florida) HTML | PDF
Incubating Chicken Eggs (Kansas State University) PDF
Marketing Your Product (NCDA&CS) PDF
NC Egg Law (NCDA&CS) PDF
NC Egg Regulations (NCDA&CS ) PDF
Nutrition for the Backyard Flock (University of Georgia) HTML | PDF
Packing Eggs on the Farm for Direct Sale
(Kansas State University) PDFPoultry Diets for Small Flocks (University of Florida) HTML | PDF
Poultry Houses (USDA) PDF
Preventing Avian Influenza in Backyard Poultry Flocks
(Dept. of Poultry Science) PDFPreventing Avian Influenza: The Non-Commercial Perspective
(Dept. of Poultry Science) PDFRaising Your Home Chicken Flock (University of Maryland) PDF
Ranging Turkeys - Planning and Management
(Dept. of Poultry Science) PDFSmall Poultry Flocks (NC State University) HTML | PDF
Small Poultry Flocks (USDA) PDF
U.S. Standards for Egg Quality Exterior Factors
(Dept. of Poultry Science) PDFU.S. Standards for Egg Quality Interior Factors
(Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
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LITTER/MANURE MANAGEMENT
Components of a Complete Manure Management (Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ) HTML
Deep Stacking Broiler Litter as a Feed for Beef Cattle (NC Cooperative Extension) PDF
Feeding Poultry Litter to Beef Cattle (Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ) HTML | PDF
Field Tests for the Nutrient Value of Manure (Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ) HTML
Litter Management for Confined Turkeys (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Management Tips for Temporary Storage of Broiler and Turkey Litter (Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ) HTML
Poultry Layer Production Facility Manure Management: High Rise, Deep Pit (Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ) HTML
Poultry Layer Production Facility Manure Management: Undercage Flush (Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ) HTML
Poultry Manure as a Fertilizer Source (Dept. of Soil Science)
HTML | PDFStockpiling Poultry Litter as Part of a Nutrient Plan (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Waste Analysis (Dept. of Soil Science) HTML | PDF
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POULTRY DISEASES
Coccidiosis Control in Layers (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Flushing and Poult Enteritis (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Help! My Birds are Sick! (NCDA&CS) PDF
Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Internal Parasites (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Mycoplasma Gallisepticum (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Preventing Avian Influenza in Backyard Poultry Flocks (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Preventing Avian Influenza: The Non-Commercial Perspective (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
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POULTRY MANAGEMENT
Brooding Turkeys (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Determining Nutrient Intake of Broiler Breeders and Commercial Layers (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Drinking Water Quality for Poultry (Dept. of Poultry Science)
HTML | PDFFeed Measurement for Commercial Pullets and Layers (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Hot Weather Management of Poultry (Dept. of Poultry Science)
HTML | PDFImportance of Proper Blackout Housing (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML | PDF
Induced Molting as a Management Tool (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML | PDF
Induced Molting of Commercial Layers (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML | PDF
Light Intensity Measurements in Poultry Houses (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
Lighting Alternatives for the Poultry Industry (The North Carolina Alternative Energy Corporation) PDF
Light Management for Broiler Breeders (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Lighting System for Layers (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
The North Carolina Poultry Industry (Dept. of Poultry Science)
HTML | PDFOpportunities for Energy Conservation (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Poultry Grading Manual (USDA) PDF
Poultry Production in North Carolina (North Carolina Agricultural Research Service) PDF
Ranging Turkeys - Planning and Management (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Selecting Light Sources for Poultry (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Trace Minerals (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
Vitamins for Poultry (Dept. of Poultry Science) PDF
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POULTRY MORTALITY
Cost Comparison of Composting and Incineration as Methods for Mortality Disposal (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML
Composting Poultry Mortality (Dept. of Poultry Science) HTML | PDF
Formulating a Mortality Compost Recipe (Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ) HTML
Proper Disposal of Dead Poultry (Dept. of Poultry Science)
HTML | PDFWorksheet to Determine the Size of Poultry Mortality Composter (Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ) HTML
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PROCESSING/FOOD SAFETY
Food Safety Training and Information (Dept. of Food Science) HTML
HACCP Article Database (Dept. of Food Science) HTML
HACCP Principles (Dept. of Food Science) HTML
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SMALL FLOCK MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
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