Abstract
The purpose of this study was to characterize the production practices of small antibiotic-free flock producers and identify the possible points for introduction of food-borne pathogenic bacteria. These data will be used to develop appropriate extension programs to improve the level of biosecurity on such farms. Minnesota poultry producers who raised flocks of meat-type chickens without antibiotics were interviewed either on their farms or via the telephone. A wide diversity of housing and management styles were disclosed. Key areas identified for extension programs include feed and pasture choice, waste disposal, feed withdrawal before slaughter, and marketing.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 412-420 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Poultry Research |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Broiler
- Minnesota
- Small flock