10/07/2002

Binford, G., D. Hansen and G. Malone, 2001. Poultry Litter: Resource or Waste. Delaware Nutrient Management Notes 2:3.



Jester, R. and G. Malone, 2001. Respiratory Health on the Poultry Farm. University of Delaware Extension Bulletin SF-8. September.



Klunzinger, M.W. and K.D. Roberson. Effects of low-phytate corn on growth performance and bone parameters of commercial tom turkeys. International Poultry Scientific Forum Abstracts, Atlanta, GA, p. 9.



Malone, G. and D. Donnelly, 2001. The Benefits of Planting Trees Around Poultry Farms. University of Delaware Extension Bulletin #159. December.



Malone, G. and D. Donnelly, 2001. Trees for Poultry Farms: Issues and Opportunities. Proceedings to Delmarva Breeder, Hatchery and Growout Conference. Delmar, MD. September 12, pp 21-23.



Malone, G., 2001. Channel Composters for Delmarva. Delmarva Farmer Poultry Column. The Mid-Atlantic Poultry Farmer, September 18.



Malone, G., 2001. Environment: Nutrient Management. Proceedings to Triennial Poultry Extension Workshop. Typee Island, GA. November 3. pp.93-98.



Malone, G., 2001. Proper Litter Management Helps Air Quality. Poultry Times. March 19, p.5.



Malone, G., 2001. Use of Trees and Shrubs as Breaks Around Poultry Farms. Proceedings to North Carolina Turkey Industry Days and Poultry Supervisors Short Course. Raleigh, NC. October 10, pp 21-24.



Malone, G., and D. Donnelly, 2001. Environmental and Production Benefits of Trees for Poultry Farms. University of Delaware Extension Bulletin #158. August.



Malone, G., M. Eckman, M. Salem and D. Hansen, 2001. A Demonstration of Sand as an Alternative Bedding in Poultry Houses. Poultry Sci. 81:40. (Suppl.1)

08/18/2003

Bell, A.L., K. Niidome, and P.H. Patterson, 2002. Effects of negative ionization of the feed, water and environment on hen performance and egg quality. Poultry Science, 80:32 (Suppl. 1).



Bilgili, S. F., J. B. Hess, M. K. Eckman, and J. P. Blake, 2001. Potential opportunities with a sand-based litter. The Poultry Informed Professional. May, 2001. Issue 49. Department of Avian Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. pp. 1-4.



Bilgili, S. F., J. B. Hess, M. K. Eckman, and J. P. Blake, 2001. Broilers on sand. (In Russian).



Bilgili, S. F., J. B. Hess, M. K. Eckman, and J. P. Blake, 2001. Sand as a bedding material in broiler production. (In Russian).



Binford, G., D. Hansen and G. Malone, 2001. Poultry Litter: Resource or Waste. Delaware Nutrient Management Notes, 2:3.



Blake, J. P. and J. B. Hess, 2001. Aluminum sulfate as a litter treatment. Circular ANR-1202. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, AL. 2 pp.



Blake, J. P. and J. B. Hess, 2001. Aluminum sulfate as a litter treatment. Current Concepts in Broiler Production., Winter 2001, pp. 1, 4.



Blake, J. P. and J. B. Hess, 2001. Evaluating water quality for poultry. Circular ANR-1201. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, AL. 4 pp.



Blake, J. P. and J. B. Hess, 2001. Litter treatments for poultry. Circular ANR-1199. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, AL. 4 pp.



Blake, J. P. and J. B. Hess, 2001. Poultry Guard as a litter amendment. Circular ANR-1209. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, AL. 2 pp.



Blake, J. P. and J. B. Hess, 2001. Sodium Bisulfate (PLT) as a litter treatment. Circular ANR-1208. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, AL. 2 pp.



Blake, J. P., 2001. Book review. Handbook of Poultry Feed from Waste Processing and Use. Poultry Sci. 80:380.



Blake, J. P., 2001. Dead bird disposal a challenge to poultry growers. Poultry Times 47(26):10.



Blake, J. P., 2001. Poultry waste by-products. In: Abstracts Southern Region Extension Water Quality Conference, 1 p. Southern Region Water Quality Program, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Gulf Shores, AL.



Blake, J. P., E. H. Simpson, and J. O. Donald, 2000. Poultry waste management and utilization in the Tennessee River Basin. March, 2001 update. For: Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Montgomery, AL. 6 pp.



Blake, J. P., E. H. Simpson, and J. O. Donald, 2001. Poultry waste management and utilization in the Tennessee River Basin. October, 2001 update. For: Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Montgomery, AL. 8 pp.



Carey, J. B., R. E. Lacey and S. Mukhtar, 2000. Study of Odors and Arsenic Emissions From Poultry Growing Operations, Final Report for TNRCC contract 582-0-81252, Nov. 2.



Charbeneau, R.A. and K.D. Roberson, 2001. Corn particle size affects phosphorus utilization in turkey poults. Poultry Science 80 1):161 (Suppl. 1.)



Chavez, C., J. B. Carey, R. C. Beier, and J. A. Zahn, 2002. Influence of Dietary Motioning

Source on Volatile Sulfur Compounds in Broiler Excreta. Poultry Science 81: 53.

(Suppl. 1)



Chavez, T. P. Niemeyer, P. L. Reynolds, R. A. Russo, R. E. Lacey, and J. B. Carey, 2001.

The Impact of Methionine Source on Poultry Fecal Matter Odor Volatiles. Poultry Science

80:39. (Suppl. 1)



Coufal, C. D. C. Chavez, and J. B. Carey, 2002. Quantification of Nutrients in Recycled Rice Hull

Broiler Litter. Poultry Science 81:53. (Suppl. 1)



Delaine, P.B., and P.A. Moore, Jr., 2001. Predicting Annual Phosphorus Losses from Fields Using the Phosphorus Index for Pastures. Better Crops 85:16-19.



Delaine, P.B., P.A. Moore, Jr., D.K. Carman, T.C. Daniel, and A. N. Sharpley. 2001. Development and validation of a phosphorus index for pastures fertilized with animal manure. [CD-ROM] In Proceedings of International Symposium Addressing Animal Production and Environmental Issues. Oct. 3-5, Raleigh, NC.



Godwin, J. L., J. L. Grimes, and V. L. Christensen, 2002. Effect of dietary phosphorus and enzyme levels on reproduction in turkey breeder hens. Poultry Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):117.



Hess, J. B., J. P. Blake, R. A. Norton, and C. M. Parsons, 2001. Nutritional profile of dehydrated poultry meal as a feed ingredient. Poultry Sci. 80:1029.



Hess, J. B., J. P. Blake, R. A. Norton, K. M. Downs, A. Kalinowski, and A. Corzo, 2001.Dehydrated poultry meal as a replacement for soybean meal in broiler diets. Poultry Sci. 80(1): 325.



Hess, J. B., M. K. Eckman, S. F. Bilgili, and J. P. Blake, 2001. Sand research continues in the field. Current Concepts in Broiler Production., Fall 2001. p. 1.



Hess, J. B., M. K. Eckman, S. F. Bilgili, J. P. Blake, and E. Guertal, 2001. Field adaptation of sand as litter source for broilers. For: US Poultry and Egg Association, Tucker, GA.



Jester, R. and G. Malone, 2001. Respiratory Health on the Poultry Farm. University of Delaware Extension Bulletin SF-8. September



Kim, W. K., and P.H. Patterson, 2002a. Effects of minerals on activity of microbial uricase to reduce ammonia volatilization and increase nitrogen retention in poultry manure. Poultry Science, 80:96 (Suppl. 1).

Kim, W. K., and P.H. Patterson, 2002b. Impact of soil amendment on nitrogen transformation and ammonia volatilization in poultry manure. In Proceedings 2002 National Poultry Waste Management Symposium. P.H. Patterson, J.P. Blake, and K.D. Roberson. Eds. Natl. Poultry Waste Mngt. Symp. Committee. Auburn University Printing Service, Auburn University, AL.



Klunzinger, M.W., K.D. Roberson, and R.A. Charbeneau, 2001. Evaluation of a low-phytic acid corn variety with or without phytase fed to growing-finishing turkeys. Poultry Science 80:170. (Suppl. 1)



Malone, G., 2001. Proper Litter Management Helps Air Quality. Poultry Times. March 19, p.5.



Malone, G., 2002. Ammonia and Grower Health. University of Maryland Poultry Perspectives. Vol 4, No. 1, pp 3-4.



Malone, G. and D. Donnelly, 2001. Environmental and Production Benefits of Trees for Poultry Farms. University of Delaware Extension Bulletin #158. August.



Malone, G. and D. Donnelly, 2001. The Benefits of Planting Trees Around Poultry Farms. University of Delaware Extension Bulletin #159. December.



Malone, G. and D. Donnelly, 2001. Trees for Poultry Farms: Issues and Opportunities. Proceedings to Delmarva Breeder, Hatchery and Growout Conference. Delmar, MD. September 12, pp 21-23.



Malone, G., 2001. Use of Trees and Shrubs as Breaks Around Poultry Farms. Proceedings to North Carolina Turkey Industry Days and Poultry Supervisors Short Course. Raleigh, NC, October 10, pp 21-24



Malone, G., 2001. Channel Composters for Delmarva. Delmarva Farmer Poultry Column. The Mid-Atlantic Poultry Farmer, September 18.



Malone, G., 2001. Environment: Nutrient Management. Proceedings to Triennial Poultry Extension Workshop. Typee Island, GA. November 3, pp.93-98.



Malone, G., 2002. Litter Treatments: Matching Products with Management Goals. Proceedings to Midwest Poultry Federation Convention, St. Paul, MN. March 19, pp.145-148.



Malone, G., D. Donnelly and S. Kepfer, 2002. A Demonstration of Planting Trees Around Poultry Farms. Poultry Sci. 82: Suppl. 1.



Malone, G., M. Eckman, M. Salem and D. Hansen, 2001. A Demonstration of Sand as an Alternative Bedding in Poultry Houses. Poultry Sci. 81:40. Suppl.1



Moore, P.A., Jr., P.B. Delaine, T.C. Daniel, D.K. Carman, A.N. Sharpley. 2001. Estimating annual phosphorus loads at the edge of field using the phosphorus index for pastures. In Proceedings of the Arkansas Water Resources Center Annual Conference on TMDL and Related Water Quality Issues. (In press)



Mukhtar, Saqib, John Carey and Ron Lacey, 2001. Managing Nuisance Odor and Dust from

Poultry Growing Operations. TAEX Publication L-5401.



Norton, R. A., J. B. Hess, J. P. Blake, and K. S. Macklin, 2001. Microbiological safety of a dehydrated poultry meal product. Poultry Sci. 80:1047.



Redwine, J. S., R. E. Lacey, S. Mukhtar, and J. B. Carey, 2002. Concentration and Emissions of Ammonia and Particulate Matter in Tunnel Ventilated Broiler Houses Under Summer Conditions in Texas. Transactions of the ASAE. 45(4):1101-1109

Reeder J., H. Nakaue, and J. Hermes. 2002 The effect of various concentrations of nitrate and nitrite on broiler chickens. (In preparation for Journal of Applied Poultry Research)

Reeves, J., J. Van Kessel and G. Malone, 2002. Quick Test for the Determination of Ammonia in Poultry Litter. Poultry Sci. 81:1301-1307.



Roberson, K.D., M.W. Orth, M.W. Klunzinger, R.A. Charbeneau, and T.L. Peters, 2001. Evaluation of phytase level needed for growing-finishing commercial toms. Poultry Science 80:S176. (Suppl. 1)



Roberson, Kevin D., 2001. Studies on nutritional strategies to reduce phosphorus excretion from turkey toms. Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference, Raleigh, NC, pp. 43-57.



Watkins, S.E., 2002. The campaign for water quality continues. Avian Advice 4: 7-9.

01/07/2004

Auburn University

Journal Articles and University Publications:



Downs, K.M., J.B. Hess, J.P. Blake, R.A. Norton, A. Kalinowski, A. Corzo and C.M. Parson, 2003. Suitability of a dehydrated poultry mortality-soybean meal product for use in broiler chicken diets. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 12:222-228.



Bowers, B.D., 2002. Litter temperature and nutrient buildup in sand litter. Thesis completed 12/02.



Patterson, P., J.P. Blake and K. Roberson (editors), 2002. Proceedings of the 2002 National Poultry Waste Management Symposium, Birmingham, AL, 10/28-30/02.



Abstracts:



Macklin, K.S., M.A. Davis, J.B. Hess, S.F. Bilgili, M.K. Eckman, J.P. Blake and R.A. Norton, 2003. Effects of composting pine shaving and sand litter on bacterial counts. Proceedings of the International Poultry Scientific Forum, Atlanta, GA, Jan. 20-21, 2003.



Bowers, B.D., J.B. Hess, S.F. Bilgili, J.P. Blake and M.K. Eckman, 2002. Nutrient buildup in sand litter over time. Poultry Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):53.



Bowers, B.D., J.B. Hess, S.F. Bilgili, J.P. Blake and M.K. Eckman, 2002. Sand litter temperatures during brooding. Poultry Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):53.



Macklin, K.S., R.A. Norton, J.B. Hess, S.F. Bilgili, M.K. Eckman, J.P. Blake, C. Wang, M. Noble and J.T. Krehling, 2002. Bacteria levels associated with pine shavings and sand when used as poultry litter. Poultry Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):133-134.



Simpson, E. H., J. P. Blake, J. O. Donald, and R. A. Norton, 2002. Evaluation of incineration for disposal of poultry mortalities. Poultry Sci. 80(1): 6.





Proceedings:



Bowers, B.D., J.B. Hess, S.F. Bilgili, J.P. Blake and M.K. Eckman, 2002. Nutrient level buildup in sand litter. Proceedings of the National Poultry Waste Management Symposium, Birmingham, AL, 10/28-30/02, pp. 289-293.



Patterson, P. H., J. P. Blake, and K. D. Roberson, 2002. Proceedings 2002 National Poultry Waste Management Symposium. National Poultry Waste Management Symposium Committee, Auburn University, AL. 398 pp.



Reynnells, R. and J. Blake, 2002. Proceedings Future Trends in Animal Agriculture: Standards for Food Animal Production: Status Well-being, and Social Responsibility. CSREES, Washington, DC. 46 pp.



Blake, J. P., E. H. Simpson, J. O. Donald, and R. A. Norton, 2002. Economic evaluation of incineration as a method for dead bird disposal. pp. 281-288. In: Proceedings 2002 National Poultry Waste Management Symposium. National Poultry Waste Management Symposium Committee, Auburn University, AL.



Blake, J. P., 2002. Sustainable Poultry Production. pp. 32-33. In: Proceedings Sustainable Agriculture in Alabama Symposium, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn University, AL. 40 pp.





Popular Press Articles and Presentations:



Hess, J.B., S.F. Bilgili, J.P. Blake and M.K. Eckman, 2003. Studies on the use of alternative litter sources for broilers. Zootechnica International, Jan. 2003, pp. 42-45.



Blake, J.P., 2003. How good is your dead poultry compost? Current Concepts in Broiler Production Newsletter, Spring Edition.



Hess, J.B., J.P. Blake, S.F. Bilgili, M.K. Eckman, R.A. Norton, K.S. Macklin and E.A. Guertal, 2003. Sand litter tested on broiler farms. http://www.feedinfo.com/asp/scientific/science



Bowers, B.D., J.B. Hess, S.F. Bilgili, J.P. Blake and M.K. Eckman, 2003. Nutrient level buildup in sand litter. Poultry Digest Online, Vol. 3, Number 6.



Blake, J. P. and J. B. Hess, 2002. Water Quality Issues in Poultry Production and Processing. AD-421 Progress Report. For: CSREES, Washington, DC



Hess, J.B., M.K. Eckman, S.F. Bilgili, J.P. Blake, B.D. Bowers, R.A. Norton, K.S. Macklin and E. Guertal, 2002. Thoughts on sand as litter. Arkansas Poultry Symposium, Springdale, AR, 4/9/02.



Hess, J. B., S. F. Bilgili, J. P. Blake, and M. K. Eckman, 2002. Progress Report: Field adaptation of sand as a litter source for broilers. For: US Poultry and Egg Association, Tucker, GA. 2 pp.



Blake, J. P., E. H. Simpson, and J. O. Donald, 2002. Poultry waste management and utilization in the Tennessee river basin. Final Report. October, 2002. For: Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Montgomery, AL. 64 pp.



Blake, J. P., E. H. Simpson, and J. O. Donald, 2002. Poultry waste management and utilization in the Tennessee river basin. March, 2002 update. For: Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Montgomery, AL. 6 pp.



Simpson, E. H., J. P. Blake, J. O. Donald, and R. A. Norton, 2002. Incineration for disposal of poultry mortalities. p. 1 In: Current Concepts in Broiler Production, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, AL. Fall Issue.



Simpson, E. H., J. P. Blake, J. O. Donald, and R. A. Norton, 2002. Dead bird incineration costs. p. 2 In: The Scoop on Litter. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, AL. Fall Issue.



Hess, J.B., J.P. Blake and K.M. Tilt, 2002. Planting trees around poultry houses. The Alabama Poultry Monthly 2(9):14.



Blake, J. P., 2002. Dead bird disposal. Pasture Poultry Workshop, Leighton, AL. September 18



Blake, J.P., 2002. Poultry waste management. Alabama Certified Animal Waste Vendor Training Program, Gordo, AL. September 12.



Blake, J. P., 2002. Alabama Nutrient Management Dialogue. USDA-NRCS, Auburn, AL. August 26



Blake, J.P., 2002. Poultry waste management. Alabama Certified Animal Waste Vendor Training Program, New Brocton, AL. July, 29.



Blake, J. P., 2002. Current and probable future roles and regulations. Poultry Litter Management and Distribution Work Task Force, Cullman, AL. June 27.



Blake, J. P., 2002. Handling chicken mortality: Composting and incineration. Poultry Update for AFO/CAFO Producers in Randolph, Clay and Cleburne Counties, Wedowee, AL. May 23.



Blake, J. P., 2002. Poultry mortality composting. AFO/CAFO Records and On-site Inspection. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Columbiana, AL. May 8-9.



Blake, J. P., 2002. Using the Compost King in-vessel system for dead bird disposal. Sylvest Poultry, Montgomery, AL. April 9.





University of Delaware

Guidelines for In-House Composting of Catastrophic Poultry Mortality. N. Tablante, G. Malone, F. Hegngi, L. Carr, P. Patterson, G. Felton and N. Zimmermann. University of Maryland Fact Sheet No. 801. 2002.



In-House Composting of Catastrophic Poultry Mortalities: An Educational Opportunity. G. Malone, N. Tablante and L. Carr. Poultry Sci. 82:22 (Suppl 1) 2003.



Guidelines for In-House Composting of Poultry Mortalities Due to Catastrophic Disease. N. Tablante, G. Malone and L. Carr. Joint University of Maryland and Delaware educational compact disk (in press). 2003.



Plant Trees. The Mid-Atlantic Poultry Farmer, 8/20/02.



Trees as a Vegetative Filter Around Poultry Farms. G. Malone and G. VanWicklen. Proceedings to National Poultry Waste Management Symposium, Birmingham, AL Oct. 20,2002. pp 271-277.



Use of Trees for Ammonia Control and Neighbor Relations. G. Malone. Proceedings to North Atlantic Poultry Health and Management Conference, Portsmouth, NH March 26, 2003.



The Benefits of Planting Trees Around Poultry Farms. G. Malone. Proceedings to The Poultry Federation Annual Symposium, Springdale, AR. April 8, 2003. pp 13.



Poultry Production, Trees and the Environment. G. Malone. Proceedings to Poultry Production and Nutrient Management Symposium, Weyers Cave, VA. June 26, 2003.



Trees as a Vegetative Filter. G. Malone and G. VanWicklen. Poultry Digest Online, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp 1-7.



Update on Tree Plantings Around Poultry Farms. G. Malone, G. VanWicklen and S. Collier. Proceedings to Delmarva Breeder, Hatchery and Growout Conference, Delmar, MD. Sept. 10, 2003. pp 16-18.



University of Kentucky

Cantor, A. H., T. Ao, A. J. Pescatore, and M. J. Ford, 2003. Improved performance of brown shell laying hens fed low-phosphorus diets with supplements of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and phytase. Poultry Sci. 82 (Suppl. 1): 120.



Pescatore, A.J., M. D Ford, A. H. Cantor, and J. L. Pierce, 2003. The effect of source and level of dietary copper on broiler performance. Poultry Sci. 82 (Suppl. 1): 136.





Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Sampling Poultry Litter and Soil for Nutrient Analysis. T.K. Lavergne, M. Stephens, and J. Stevens. LSU AgCenter Publication #2890. 11/2002.



Michigan State University

Charbeneau, R. A. and K. D. Roberson. 2003. Effects of soybean meal particle size on phosphorus utilization in turkey poults. Poult. Sci. 82 (Suppl. 1):S72.



Charbeneau, R. A. and K. D. Roberson. 2003. Effects of corn and soybean meal particle size on phosphorus utilization in turkey poults. J. Appl. Poult. Res. (Accepted).



Ledwaba, M. F. and K. D. Roberson. 2003. Effectiveness of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol to prevent tibial dyschondroplasia in Ross cockerels depends upon dietary calcium level. Poultry Sci. (Accepted).



Roberson, K. D., T. J. Applegate, J. Kalbfleisch, and W. Pan. 2003. Comparison of wheat bran phytase and a commercially available phytase on turkey tom performance and litter phosphorus content. Poult. Sci. 82 (Suppl. 1):40.



North Carolina State University

Grimes, J. L., C. M. Williams, J. L. Godwin, and J. C. Smith, 2003. Heat treatment of turkey litter for reuse as bedding. International Journal of Poultry Science 2 (5):287-2003.



Texas A&M University

Coufal, C. D., C. Chavez, P. L. Niemeyer, and J. B. Carey, 2003. Measurement of annual litter production and nitrogen mass balance of broilers reared on rice hull litter. Poultry Science 82 (Suppl #1) 21.



Coufal, C. D., C. Chavez, P. L. Niemeyer, and J. B. Carey, 2003. Litter Characteristics and Nitrogen Mass Balance in Recycled Rice Hull Broiler Litter. Poultry Science 82 (Suppl #1) 91.



Pennsylvania State University



Hulet, R. M., P. H. Patterson, and J. Mitchell, 2003. Effect of Lowered Phosphorus Diets on Growth and Bone Mass of Three Strains of Turkey Tom. Research Report to Pilgrims Pride, New Oxford, PA and Harrisonburg, VA, November 14 and December 4.



Kim, W. K. and P. H. Patterson, 2003. Effect of minerals on activity of microbial uricase to reduce ammonia volatilization in poultry manure. Poultry Science 82:223-231.



Kim, W. K. and P. H. Patterson, 2003. Production of an egg yolk antibody specific to microbial uricase and its inhibitory effects on uricase activity. Poultry Science 82:1554-1558.



Kim, W. K., and P. H. Patterson, 2003. Effects of dietary Zn supplementation on broiler performance and nitrogen retention in manure. Poultry Science 82:(accepted).



Kim, W. K. and P. H. Patterson, 2003. In situ evaluation of hen mortality meal as a protein supplement for dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 86:(accepted).



Patterson, P. H., 2003. Dead bird disposal options, pp 6-8. In Proceedings 2003 Kansas Sport Hunting Assoc. Game Bird Health and Hatchery Workshop, Eureka, KS.



Patterson, P. H., J. P. Blake, and K. D. Roberson, 2002. Proceedings 2002 National Poultry Waste Management Symposium. National Poultry Waste Management Symposium Committee, Auburn University, AL. 398 pp.



Kim, W. K. and P. H. Patterson, 2002. Impact of a soil amendment on nitrogen transformation and ammonia volatilization in poultry manure, pp 337-344. In: Proceedings 2002 National Poultry Waste Management Symposium. National Poultry Waste Management Symposium Committee, Auburn University, AL.

12/08/2004

Auburn University:
Bilgili, S. F., J. B. Hess, J. P. Blake, M. K. Eckman, R. A. Norton, K. S. Macklin, E. A. Guertal, 2004. Rearing broilers on sand: A result demonstration project. 4 pp. In: Proceedings XXII World's Poultry Congress, Istanbul, Turkey.

Blake, J. P., 2004. Methods and technologies for handling mortality losses. 8 pp. In: Proceedings XXII World's Poultry Congress, Istanbul, Turkey.

Macklin, K. S., J. B. Hess, S. F. Bilgili, J. P. Blake, and R. A. Norton, 2004. Bacterial counts associated with composting litter between flocks. pp 177-180. In: Proceedings National Poultry Waste Management Symposium, Memphis, TN.

Guertal. E.A., J.B. Hess, J.P. Blake, S.F. Bilgili, R.A. Norton and K.S. Macklin, 2004. Poultry Litter Sand as a Source for Putting Green Construction. Proceedings of the ASA/SSSA/CSSA Meeting, Denver, CO.

Hess, J. B. and K.S. Macklin, 2004. Disease Suppression and Performance Enhancement Through Litter Composting Between Flocks. Timely Information Flyer prepared for the AL Poultry and Egg Association and distributed to over 2500 Alabama broiler growers.

Blake, J. P., 2004. Environmental priorities: Being a good neighbor. 8 pp. In: Proceedings Pheasants 2004, McFarlane Pheasant Farm, Janesville, WI.

Blake, J. P., 2004. Doing what is right for the environment. pp. 1-5 In: Proceedings 27th Technical Turkey Conference, Manchester, England.

Hess, J. B., S. F. Bilgili, M. K. Eckman, J. P. Blake, R. A. Norton, and E. Guertal, 2004. Project #552: Field Adaptation of Sand as a Litter Source for Broilers. Final Report for US Poultry and Egg Association, Tucker, GA. 13 pp.

Blake, J. P. and J. B. Hess, 2004. Litter Treatment Options. 5 pp In: Proceedings 2004 Georgia Poultry Conference, Athens, GA.

Hess, J.B., S.F. Bilgili, J.P. Blake and M.K. Eckman, 2003. Studies on the use of alternative litter sources for broilers. Zootechnica International, Jan. 2003, pp. 42-45.

Downs, K. M., J. B. Hess, J. P. Blake, R. A. Norton, A. Kalinowski, A. Corzo, and C. M. Parsons, 2003. Suitability of a dehydrated poultry mortality-soybean meal product for use in broiler chicken diets. J. Appl. Poult. Res. 12:222-228.

Bowers, B. D., J. B. Hess, S. F. Bilgili, J. P. Blake, and M. K. Eckman, 2003. Measuring sand litter temperatures during brooding. J. Appl. Poultr. Res. 12:271-274.

Bowers, B. D., J. B. Hess, S. F. Bilgili, J. P. Blake, M. K. Eckman, and E. A. Guertal, 2003. Nutrient buildup in sand litter. J. Appl. Poult. Res. 12:522-525.

Hess, J. B., J. P. Blake, S. F. Bilgili, M. K. Eckman, R. A. Norton, K. S. Macklin, and E. A. Guertal, 2003. Sand litter tested on broiler farms. Scientific Review, http://www.feedinfo.com/asp/scientific/science 2 pp.

Blake, J. P. and J. B. Hess, 2003. Progress Report:Water Quality Issues in Poultry Production and Processing. AD-421 Progress Report. For: CSREES, Washington, DC

Hess, J. B. and J. P. Blake, 2003. Alabama State Report. Water Quality Issues in Poultry Production and Processing. For: W-195 Annual Meeting. 4 pp.

Hess, J. B., S. F. Bilgili, J. P. Blake, and M. K. Eckman, 2003. Progress Report: Field adaptation of sand as a litter source for broilers. For: US Poultry and Egg Association, Tucker, GA. 2 pp.

Blake, J. P., 2003. How good is your dead poultry compost. pp. 2-3 In: Current Concepts in Broiler Production, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, AL. Spring 2003.

Blake, J. P., 2003. How well are you composting? Poultry Digest Online, Watt Poultry. Vol. 3, No. 8. 2 pp.

Bowers, B. D., J. B. Hess, S. F. Bilgili, J. P. Blake, and M. K. Eckman, 2003. The nutrient level buildup in sand litter. Poultry Digest Online, Watt Poultry. Vol. 3, No. 6. 3 pp.

Blake, J. P., 2003. Disposal of Hatcher By-products. Wildlife Harvest 34(5):62-65.

Blake, J. P., 2003. Composting Dead Birds. Wildlife Harvest 34(4):46-50.

Blake, J. P., 2003. Evaluating the Cost of Incineration. Wildlife Harvest 34(3):44-45.

Macklin, K. S., J. B. Hess, S. F. Bilgili, M. K. Eckman, J. P. Blake, and R. A. Norton, 2003. Addition of water to composted pine shavings and sand litter and effects on bacterial counts. Poultry Sci. 81(1):57.

Macklin, K. S., M. A. Davis, J. B. Hess, S. F. Bilgili, M. K. Eckman, J. P. Blake, and R. A. Norton, 2003. Effects of composting pine shaving and sand litter on bacterial counts. Poultry Sci. 81(1):125.

University of Kentucky:
Refereed journal articles:
Singh, A., J. R. Bicudo, A. L. Tinoco, I. F. Tinoco, R. S. Gates, K. D. Casey, and A. J. Pescatore, 2004. Characterization of nutrients in built-up litter using trench and random walk sampling methods. J. Appl. Poultry Res. 13:426-432.

Abstracts:
Ao, T., A. H. Cantor, A. J. Pescatore, M. J. Ford, and J. L. Pierce, 2004. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of simultaneous supplementation of ±-galactosidase and citric acid on nutrient release, digestibility and growth performance of broiler chicks. Poultry Sci. 83 (Suppl. 1): 148.

Ao, T., A. H. Cantor, and A. J. Pescatore, 2004. In vitro evaluation of feed-grade enzyme products at pH levels simulating various parts of the avian digestive tract. Poultry Sci. 83: 1807 .

Cantor, A. H., A. J. Pescatore, M. J. Ford, H. D. Gillespie, T. Ao, and A. N. Mañón, 2004. Comparison feed restriction, dietary aluminum sulfate and a low density diet for force molting brown egg laying hens. Poultry Sci. 83: 1778.

Cantor, A. H., P. Y. Hester, A. J. Pescatore, M. J. Ford, H. D. Gillespie and T. Ao, 2004. Influence of supplemental 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and phytase on bone parameters of laying hens fed low-phosphorus diets. Poultry Sci. 83: 1768.

Pescatore, A. J., K. D. Casey, and R. S. Gates, 2004. Ammonia emissions from broiler houses. Poultry Sci. 83 (Suppl. 1): 124.

Pescatore, A. J., K. D. Casey, R. S. Gates, M. J. Ford, E. F.Wheeler and H. Xin, 2004. Ammonia emissions from broiler houses during three consecutive flocks. Proc. XXII Worlds Poultry Congress, Instanbul, Turkey, p. 992.

University of Delaware:
An Evaluation of In-House Composting of Catastrophic Poultry Mortalities. N. Tablante, L. Carr and G. Malone. Proceedings to International Poultry Scientific Forum. Jan. 27, 2004. p.38.

In-House Composting of Avian Influenza Infected Flocks. G. Malone. Proceedings 2004 Virginia Poultry Health & Management Seminar. Roanoke, VA April 12, 2004. p. 23.

Composting poultry losses. G. Malone. Proceedings 2004 Poultry Information Exchange. Surfers Paradise, Qld., AU. April 19, 2004. pp. 39-42.

In-House Composting of Litter and Poultry Carcasses Infected with Avian Influenza. G. Malone, S. Cloud, B. Alphin, L. Carr and N. Tablante. Poultry Sci. Vol. 83 (Suppl 1) 2004.

Delmarva In-House Carcass Composting Experiences. Proceedings to 39th National Meeting on Poultry Health and Processing, Ocean City, MD. October 7, 2004. pp 27-29

Efficacy of Trees to Capture Emissions from Tunnel Ventilated Poultry Houses. G. Malone, G. Van Wicklen and S. Collier. Proceedings to International Poultry Scientific Forum. Jan. 27, 2004. p.22.


Using Trees to Reduce Dust and Odour Emissions from Poultry Farms. G. Malone. Proceedings 2004 Poultry Information Exchange., Surfers Paradise, Qld, AU. April 19, 2004. pp. 33-38.

Planting Trees Around Poultry Farms: A Proactive Environmental Initiative. G. Malone, D. Hansen and G. Van Wicklen. Proceedings to First World of Agroforestry. Orlando, FL. June 28, 2004. p.257.

Louisiana State University:
Lavergne, T.K., M.F. Stephens, D. Schellinger, and W.A. Carney, Jr. 2004. Making Poultry Litter Safer for Re-Use. Louisiana Agriculture. 47(4):10.

North Carolina State University:
Godwin, J. L., J. L. Grimes, M. J. Wineland and A. Gernat, 2004. The use of dehulled degermed corn to reduce phosphorus excretion from turkey poults raised to 21 days of age. Abstracts of the Southern Poultry Science Society, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, Atlanta, GA.

Godwin, J. L., J. L. Grimes, A. G. Gernat, and M. J. Wineland, 2004. The use of low-phytate soybean meal to reduce phosphorus excretion from poults raised to 18 days of age. Poultry Science 83 (supplement 1):167.

Penn State University:
Hulet, R. M., P. H. Patterson, and T. L. Cravener, 2004. Heavy tom strains fed low calcium and phosphorus diets supplemented with phytase 1. Growth performance and carcass yield. Poultry Sci. 83 (Supl. 1): 265.

Patterson, P. H., R. M. Hulet, T. L. Cravener, P.Y. Hester, P. J. Kleinman, and A. N. Sharpley, 2004. Heavy tom strains fed low calcium and phosphorus diets supplemented with phytase 2. Impact on litter total P, soluble P and bone integrity. Poultry Sci. 83 (Supl. 1): 266.

Patterson, P. H., L. E. Lanyon, and A. H. Mende, 2004. An environmental assessment tool for poultry farms developed as part of environmental management systems. Poultry Sci. 83 (Suppl. 1): 559.

Patterson, P. H., 2004. Management strategies to reduce air emissions: emphasis ammonia. Poultry Sci. 83 (Suppl. 1): 194.

Martin, G. P., P. H. Patterson and C. A. B. Myers, 2004. In house composting of layer manure for pest control. Poultry Sci. 83 (Suppl. 1): 441.

Texas A&M University:
Carey, J. B., 2004. Overview of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality General Permit for Dry Litter Operations. Pg 163-164 Proceedings 2004 National Poultry Waste Management Symposium, October 24-26, 2004, Memphis, TN.

Carey, J. B. 2004. Development of on-farm treatment of animal waste. Poultry Science 83 (Suppl #1):404.

Coufal, C. D., C. Chavez, P. L. Niemeyer, and J. B. Carey, 2003. Measurement of annual litter production and nitrogen mass balance of broilers reared on rice hull litter. Poultry Science 82 (Suppl #1) 21.

Virginia Tech:
K. F. Knowlton, J. S. Radcliffe, D. A. Emmerson, and C. L. Novak. 2004. Animal management to reduce phosphorus losses to the environment. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (E. Suppl.) E173-E195.

Novak, C., and S. E. Scheideler, 2004. The Effect of Dietary protein level and TSAA:Lysine ratio on egg production parameters and egg yield. Poultry Science 83:977-984.

Novak, C, 2004. Virginia Poultry Federation Audit Program Update. 2004 Virginia Poultry Health and Management Seminar, Roanoke, Virginia. April 15, 2004.

S. E. Scheideler, C. L. Novak, U. Puthpongsiriporn, H. Yakout, and N. Ceylan. 2004 Nutritional aspects of egg quality. Presented at the XXII Worlds Poultry Congress, Istanbul , Turkey, June 8  13.

Sun, X., C. L. Novak, A. McElroy, and T. Sefton. 2004. The use of a drug free feeding program to maintain performance of broiler chicks from 0 to 49 days of age. Presented at the XXII Worlds Poultry Congress, Istanbul , Turkey, June 8  13.