http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/environmental+concerns/index.htm Environmental Concerns--Poultry LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/environmental+concerns/index.htm http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Comprehensive+Nutrient+Management+Plans.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:29:26 GMT A CNMP is a plan that helps you make the best use of manure, fertilizers and other nutrient sources while protecting water resources. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Comprehensive+Nutrient+Management+Plans.htm TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6918AB88-92BD-4BA8-866C-D4E0E0C62E48/58485/CNMPS.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Dead+Bird+Disposal.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:29:25 GMT All commercial poultry producers are required by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Livestock Sanitary Board regulation (Lac 7:1171) to obtain a certificate of approval for disposal of dead poultry. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Dead+Bird+Disposal.htm FSanders@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Fred S. Sanders) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1C776B99-D973-4ADB-B971-7B28AF29C2F1/206/Dead_Bird_Disposal_Page_1.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Environmental+Issues+Facing+the+Louisiana+Poultry+Industry.htm Mon, 04 Dec 2006 22:16:42 GMT Most of us involved in agriculture are aware of environmental concerns related to production agriculture. Regulatory proposals involving animal agriculture, such as poultry production, have caused concerns throughout the poultry-producing area of Louisiana. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Environmental+Issues+Facing+the+Louisiana+Poultry+Industry.htm TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/What+is+Nutrient+Management.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:25 GMT To understand nutrient management, you must first understand what nutrients are. Nutrients are substances that are essential for plant growth such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (potash). http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/What+is+Nutrient+Management.htm MStephens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Matthew F. Stephens) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Sampling+Poultry+Litter+and+Soil+for+Nutrient+Analysis.htm Fri, 18 Feb 2005 15:51:08 GMT Poultry litter and soil testing are the foundation of a sound nutrient management program. Poultry litter testing and soil testing are important best management practices (BMPs), and they are essential components of a comprehensive nutrient management plan (CNMP). This publication includes information on the correct procedures of poultry sampling. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Sampling+Poultry+Litter+and+Soil+for+Nutrient+Analysis.htm TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/3B2B9D42-EF95-4A8F-8A30-2F9E8109A083/3313/pub2890PoultryLitter3.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Confined+Animal+Feeding+Operations.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:29:25 GMT Louisiana livestock and poultry producers must be aware of certain regulatory issues concerning federal environmental laws. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Confined+Animal+Feeding+Operations.htm TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/D584A484-B0C1-413C-BE00-843C43CEEFAD/264/CAFORegulations1.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Poultry+Production+Best+Management+Practices.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2005 15:30:08 GMT Poultry production is the largest animal industry in Louisiana. In poultry production, there are issues of special concern to the environment. Best Management Practices (BMPs) focus on three main areas: Nutrient Management, Pesticide Management and Mortality Management. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Poultry+Production+Best+Management+Practices.htm FSanders@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Fred S. Sanders) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/C7ADAF81-1D03-4FC5-9F04-9F890DEE60F5/3107/pub2806poul9.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/agmag/Archive/2004/Fall/Making+Poultry+Litter+Safe+for+ReUse.htm Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:06 GMT The poultry industry is the largest animal agricultural industry in Louisiana and is second only to forestry in total income produced by all agricultural commodities. Louisiana poultry growers produce almost 1 billion pounds of broiler meat each year. The size of the poultry industry in Louisiana has raised concerns about the management of large quantities of litter (mixture of poultry manure and bedding material). http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/agmag/Archive/2004/Fall/Making+Poultry+Litter+Safe+for+ReUse.htm TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/16DEC607-ABDB-4D21-B1D4-635753C21C21/3419/litterSlide8.jpg