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#26 - Practical tips on poultry house ventilation - Michael Czarick

Season 1 Episode 26

The poultry industry is complex and full of challenges – farmers have to constantly go up against new hurdles. So what can we do to make the most of what we have? Guaranteeing that we're doing the basics should be the first and last thing on our minds. For example, a healthy poultry house requires adequate ventilation, since ammonia can harm birds but proper litter management reduces its levels. Also, the ventilation system of a poultry house controls temperature, humidity, and air quality as well. In this episode, Michael Czarick provides excellent practical advice on poultry house management aimed at ensuring the maintenance of the flock. Furthermore, he discusses the importance of university extension positions for bridging the gap between academic research and practical application of new knowledge in different fields, based on his experience as a poultry extensionist.

"We need to work a lot harder on the way we get the ventilation conditions right in between flocks. If you wait until the chicks show off to start thinking about ventilation, you've already missed the point." - Michael Czarick

What you’ll learn:

Highlight (00:00)
Introduction (1:50)
The future of extension (7:35)
The support and influence of the industry on critical extension positions (16:39)
Managing ventilation during spring in broiler houses (22:17)
How, where, and when should we measure ammonia? (26:37)
Managing ammonia while birds are in the house and after the flock leaves it (33:10)
Paying attention to water consumption data (42:01)
Litter moisture control (50:34)
Final questions (54:20)

Meet the guest: Michael Czarick

Experience: