Targeted Approaches to Achieving Good Litter Quality

Objective

Turkeys spend their life in close contact with litter material. The aim is to establish and maintain good, dry litter conditions and an environment free from dust to reduce footpad dermatitis, respiratory stress and carcass downgrades. Whilst health, nutrition and genetics play important roles in achieving good litter quality, there are many practical management techniques to control litter moisture content to promote bird welfare and achieve good commercial performance.

Litter depth should be at least 7cm for summer placements and 10cm for winter placements. Litter should be spread evenly throughout the house.

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