Superdosing and the wet litter challenge

The need to overcome the problems associated with wet litter is perhaps greater than ever, with footpad dermatitis (FPD) among broilers of increasing concern from a welfare perspective, as well as an economic one. The challenge for the poultry industry is that litter quality is a ‘multi-factorial’ issue, with management, building design, ventilation and bird nutrition all affecting the outcome. But this also means that small changes and attention to detail in a number of areas, including fe