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Development Of Novel Vaccines For Campylobacter Control In Poultry, Lindsay Ann Jones

Masters Theses

Campylobacter is the leading bacterial cause of human enteritis in developed countries. Human campylobacteriosis is commonly associated with consumption of undercooked, contaminated chicken, a natural host of Campylobacter. Thus, control of Campylobacter colonization in poultry at the farm level would reduce the risk of human exposure to this pathogen. Vaccination is an attractive intervention measure to mitigate Campylobacter in poultry. Our recent studies have demonstrated that the outer membrane proteins CmeC (an essential component of CmeABC multidrug efflux pump) and CfrA (ferric enterobactin receptor) are feasible candidates for immune intervention against Campylobacter. By targeting these two promising vaccine …

Pb1644 Guidelines For Developing And Implementing A Poultry Nutrient Management Plan, H. Charles Goan, Hugh J. Savoy, Forbes R. Walker

Animals/Livestock

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W081-Permit Requirements For The Poultry Industry, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Animals/Livestock

On February 12, 2003, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) published new concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) regulations designed to protect or restore water quality. EPA provided the option of adopting the national EPA CAFO regulations, or states could develop and implement their own regulations. Tennessee chose to develop and implement CAFO regulations that fit Tennessee’s animal production and water quality situations. In August 2004, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) issued the final CAFO regulations for poultry operations.

TDEC has defined a CAFO as an animal-feeding operation (AFO) if animals are confined for at least 45 days in …

Sp592-Site Selection Factors For New Poultry Facilities, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Animals/Livestock

Proper siting of new poultry facilities is extremely important. Problems can result if facilities are built in unfavorable locations. The best time to handle potential problems is BEFORE they occur. Proper planning will help prevent environmental problems from occurring, and will save time, money and headaches in the long run.

Pb1644-Guidelines For Developing And Implementing A Poultry Nutrient Plan, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Animals/Livestock

Poultry litter (manure) is an excellent source of plant nutrients and can be a part of most farm nutrient management programs. The term poultry “litter” applies to all dry forms of poultry manure regardless of the presence or absence of any type of bedding material. Currently there are no poultry liquid manure handling systems (lagoons) in Tennessee.

When using poultry litter as a plant nutrient source, a nutrient management plan should be developed to match crop nutritional requirements with nutrients available in the litter. Also, using best management practices outlined in the nutrient management plan will help prevent any surface …

Sp563-Poultry Litter Sampling And Testing, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Animals/Livestock

Since cleaning and litter disposal may be needed only once a year for poultry houses, the time and expense for having a sample tested is minimal. The savings in fertilizer costs will more than compensate for the litter analysis cost. In addition, the reduced risk of overfertilization and potential water contamination should make litter sampling and testing worthwhile.

Pb1533-Nipple Watering Systems For Broilers, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Animals/Livestock

Nipple watering systems for broilers have become very popular in recent years. This is mainly because these systems save labor by eliminating the chore of cleaning waterers. Although labor is greatly reduced with nipple watering systems, this does not mean that they require less management. In fact, nipple waterers demand more time, knowledge and effort to operate properly than do open systems. Problems caused by insufficient or improper management of nipple watering systems can have a serious impact on broiler performance.