the influence of bedding material and collecting period

5. The degree of processing must be ascertained. The product should at least be
sifted, e.g. to remove dead birds and lumps due to moisture.
6. Proper storage of the product must be attended to, especially to avoid an
increase in the moisture content and the loss of nitrogen as ammonia.
7. Special attention should be paid to the moisture level in the litter – the drier
the better. The feeding of wet and damp litter must be avoided. This is
especially important because of the risks of contamination with Salmonella
and aflatoxins.
8. It is advisable to obtain the services of a competent advisor to assist in the
planning of the feeding of the product.
9. It is advisable to have at least a crude protein analysis done on the litter.
10. If nothing is known about the product, it is recommended that a withdrawal
period of 14 days be observed before animals are slaughtered for human
consumption (Van R yssen, 2000).
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