Animal Production

GEORGIA FARM*A*SYST

BROILER LITTER MANAGEMENT
Adam Speir, Public Service Representative 
Biological and Agricultural Engineering 
Casey Ritz, Associate Professor, Poultry Science 
FARM ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

PRE­ASSESSMENT:
Why Should I Be Concerned?

     Broilers are Georgia’s largest single agricultural commodity, with farm gate value of more than $4 billion 
annually and production in over 3/4 of Georgia counties.  Poultry litter is very valuable to farmers as an 
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to be concerned about soil and water quality associated with litter application and should ensure that their 
land and waters are protected for future generations. To maintain soil and water quality, it is essential to 
properly utilize operation by­products, such as litter and mortalities.
     Poultry litter should be applied based on manure nutrient testing, soil testing and crop nutrient 
requirements.  Application amounts that exceed recommendations for optimal crop growth can increase 
the risk of nutrients affecting ground and surface water.  To prevent exceeding nutrient recommendations, 
proper nutrient management planning and record keeping should be used on the farm.  The manner in 
which litter is stored and applied to land can also make a difference in the litter’s value as a fertilizer and 
whether farm water sources are threatened or not.  This assessment tool will help determine your risk of 
future environmental quality problems with regard to broiler litter management.

How Does This Assessment Help Protect Drinking Water and Environmental Quality?

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BROILER LITER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
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STEP 1:  Identify Areas That Have Been Determined to be at Risk
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STEP 2:  Determine Your Broiler Litter Management Risk Ranking 
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STEP 3:  Read the Information Section on Improving Litter Management Practices
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STEP 4:  Transfer Information to Total Farm Assessment
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LAND APPLICATION

Poultry Litter Application

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Dead Bird Compost Application
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Application Rates

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Soil Testing of Waste Application Sites

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Application Areas

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Litter Analysis

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of the Pollution Prevention Assistance Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Cooperative Extension, 
the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service.

This bulletin is a revision of “Broiler Production” developed by Drs. Mike Lacy and Larry Vest.

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Bulletin 1152­11                                            Revised May 2009

The University of Georgia and Ft. Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state 
cooperating. Cooperative Extension, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 
offers educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, 
gender or disability.

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