Poultry Waste Management, Rat and Fly Control Flashcards
Most overlooked of all potentially profitable farming activities both from the standpoint of proper utilization and pollution control
Manure handling
Give at least 4 problems created by improper poultry waste management
- Water pollution
- Soil contamination
- Disease spread
- Public nuisance
What are some strategies to transform poultry waste into valuable resources?
- Composting
- Anaerobic Digestion
- Incineration
What is a major environmental risk associated with improper poultry manure disposal?
Nutrient runoff leading to water pollution
Give 2 pathogens can be spread through untreated poultry waste?
E. coli and Salmonella
What process involves breaking down waste in sealed tanks to produce biogas?
Anaerobic digestion
What is the primary purpose of incinerating poultry waste?
To safely dispose of infected materials
Which type of poultry manure has a higher dry matter content?
Floor-raised litter
What is the most common organic fertilizer used in ‘bangus’ fishponds?
Poultry waste
Which method is considered the most effective for fly control in poultry facilities?
Cultural control
What does cultural control for fly management primarily focus on?
Environmental management
What is the purpose of using larvicidal feed-throughs?
To kill fly larvae in manure
Give 1 disease transmitted by rodents to poultry
Avian Influenza
What is the significance of daytime rodent sightings?
It may indicate a rat infestation
What is a sign of rodent activity in a poultry flock?
a) Increased egg production
b) Decreased water consumption
c) Unnecessary excitement
d) Improved feed conversion
Unnecessary excitement
What is the most effective method for controlling rats, according to the text?
Pre-baiting and poisoning
What is the primary purpose of using fans in poultry houses?
To create airflow barriers against flies
What is a direct impact of rodent feces and urine on poultry feed?
Quality reduction and health risk
What is the key to preventing insecticide resistance in fly control?
Using insecticides judiciously
