Hardwood Sawdust as Poultry Bedding - USDA Forest Service
Hardwood Sawdust as Poultry Bedding - USDA Forest Service
Hardwood Sawdust as Poultry Bedding - USDA Forest Service
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1.210.8(.81F/1.33S)1.07(.78F/.89S)0.84Score0.60.4(.10F/.71S)0.42a b cAll Flocks0.20LP WO YP*Subjective score: 0 (none) to 3 (severe)Figure 10. Influence of bedding type on the incidence of foot pad lesions.Texture and consistency of the bedding particles along with moisture absorptionproperties can influence the incidence of fecal matting or caking in wet are<strong>as</strong> of the housesuch <strong>as</strong> under the drinker lines. The severity of caking b<strong>as</strong>ed on a subjective score andthe actual number of loads of “cake” removed with a crusting machine in Flock 2 foundYP had less incidence than LP (Figure 11). The greater severity of caking with LP can bepartially explained by the splintery texture of that used for the storage treatment.2.521.5Score* 10.50(1.5F/2.8S)2.11.51.1a ab b20 loads** 17 loads 10 loadsLP WO YPAll Flocks*Subjective score of litter cake: 0 (none) to 3 (severe)**Flock 2 cruster loadsFigure 11. Influence of bedding type on incidence of litter caking.14
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