Three experiments were conducted to evaluate the various
methods and application rates of ferrous sulfate-heptahydrate in
the control of atmospheric ammonia in an enclosed broiler house.
The first experiment was conducted to determine the optimal
rate of application of ferrous sulfate-heptahydrate on built-up
litter. Ferrous sulfate was applied on built-up...
Physical and chemical properties of wood (W) fiber (F)
pellets (P) and wood (W) shavings(S) were determined in the
laboratory prior to their use.
Laboratory results showed that WS were superior to WFP
except for moisture holding capacity on volume basis which is
one of the most essential properties of...
Four experiments were conducted during spring, late fall, and winter seasons using commercial broilers to investigate the suitability of different types of chopped Willamette Valley grass seed straw as litter for broiler production. Chopped annual rye grass straw and pelleted rye grass straw are more suitable litter than chopped rye...
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is the leading cause of foodborne illnesses associated with seafood consumption. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood contaminated with V. parahaemolyticus can result in development of acute gastroenteritis with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and watery diarrhea within 24 hours of infection. Illness is usually self-limited and lasts...
Treating styroblock containers in hot water (68°C) with a very dilute bleach and detergent solution effectively reduced populations of Fusarium and Cylindrocarpon spp., two potential root pathogens of containerized conifer seedlings. However, the treatment did not significantly reduce levels of Phoma (another potential pathogen) nor saprophytic Penicillium and Alternaria spp....