Modern Poultry

1 month ago | modernpoultry.media | Tom Tabler

By Tom Tabler, PhDProfessor, Extension Poultry SpecialistUniversity of Tennessee Extension Service/Animal Science DepartmentMiddle Tennessee AgResearch and Education CenterSpring Hill, TennesseeI grew up on a small farm in west central Arkansas, acquiring firsthand many common-sense virtues one can access growing up on a farm. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that common sense no longer seems so common. This is understandable, to a degree.

Jan 10, 2025 | modernpoultry.media | Prafulla Regmi

By Dr. Prafulla Regmi, University of GeorgiaStocking density is a critical factor to consider for optimum welfare of commercial broilersStocking density is typically defined in terms of the number of birds per unit area or the amount of space provided on per bird basis. In commercial production, stocking density of a broiler flock is calculated based on target market weight by accounting for the number of chicks placed initially and the average flock mortality.

Oct 8, 2024 | modernpoultry.media | Prafulla Regmi

By Prafulla Regmi, PhDUniversity of GeorgiaIn poultry farming, worms and protozoa represent the two primary classes of internal parasites that impact bird health, welfare, and productivity. While indoor-reared poultry typically avoid infestation from worms that require intermediate hosts, free-range birds are more susceptible.