Poultry Biosecurity Resources
51 field-tested articles on mortality, litter, ventilation, and disease prevention — written by Allen Reynolds for growers who don't have time for white papers.
10+ years on poultry farms. Hundreds of farm visits. ABF specialist since 2017.
VP & Director of Operations
Allen Reynolds
Find real-world biosecurity guidance organized by the problem you're dealing with.
High mortality, disease pressure, or post-flock investigation
Wet litter, ammonia spikes, paw quality issues, or pre-clean-out planning
Ventilation prep, water line issues, lighting, or heater selection
Gut health, vitamin programs, FCR improvement, or heat stress
Equipment maintenance, electrical safety, or placement prep
USDA rules, tax strategy, NAE/NAIHM compliance, or right-to-repair
Mortality & Disease
High mortality, disease pressure, or post-flock investigation
Litter & Ammonia
Wet litter, ammonia spikes, paw quality issues, or pre-clean-out planning
House Environment
Ventilation prep, water line issues, lighting, or heater selection
Bird Health & Nutrition
Gut health, vitamin programs, FCR improvement, or heat stress
Farm Operations
Equipment maintenance, electrical safety, or placement prep
Business & Regulations
USDA rules, tax strategy, NAE/NAIHM compliance, or right-to-repair
Practical poultry advice from Allen. No spam, no sales pitches — just what's working on farms right now.
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Short videos from real complexes — biosecurity fundamentals and performance data you can apply on your next flock.
Poultry Farm Biosecurity Basics
5 min — The fundamentals every grower needs to know
Big Ole Bird | Performance Study Results
6 min — UGA study data on mortality and FCR improvements
The microbiology tools behind effective biosecurity programs
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Gut health, FCR, and mortality reduction in ABF and conventional flocks
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Ammonia control, litter moisture, and paw quality between flocks
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Darkling beetle and mite control without harsh chemicals
51 articles and counting
A practical guide to natural alternatives for poultry litter, water, pest control, and sanitation. Includes comparison tables, transition planning, and ROI analysis.
By mike-usry
Mass mortality is one of the most difficult realities a grower can face—and its impact goes far beyond operations. Recognizing and addressing the emotional strain is a critical step in protecting both people and farms.
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Lighting directly influences bird stress, behavior and overall welfare. Research and real-world experience both show that smarter lighting management supports calmer, healthier flocks.
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Smart organization and preparation can save valuable time, money and stress when maintenance issues arise. These real-world tips from an Arkansas grower highlight simple ways to stay ready year-round.
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At the Sunbelt Ag Expo, we spoke with Chad Brubaker of Innovative Poultry Products, LLC about the company's dehydrator system.
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Electrical failures often stem from preventable issues like heat, wear and lack of inspections. These seven best practices can help protect your equipment, birds and peace of mind.
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Our seventh edition of the popular Tips and Tricks series!
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At the Sunbelt Ag Expo, we spoke with Colton Johnson of APEX Predator Mortality Disposal about the company's thermal dehydration technology designed to protect your flock, your farm and the environment.
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This Thanksgiving, we’re pausing to give thanks to the people who make this industry what it is.
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Your birds spend most of their lives on litter, but what’s really happening underfoot? Here's why poultry litter management is crucial for flock health, air quality and long-term performance.
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Water is one of the most powerful indicators of flock health. By tracking water consumption, you can spot early warning signs of disease, manage feed efficiency and support stronger growth from the start.
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On National Farmer’s Day, we pause to recognize the farmers who keep America fed. As poultry growers, your hard work and dedication form the backbone of the industry.
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Sometimes the biggest risks on the farm are the ones we stop noticing. Let's dive into the concept of "normalization of deviance" and why focusing on details is key to your flock’s long-term success.
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Our sixth edition of the popular Tips and Tricks series!
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LVI Enterprises provides poultry litter management equipment, including windrowers, pulverizers and blowers designed to prepare houses between flocks.
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For far too long, commercial poultry farmers and other hardworking folks have been stuck in John Deere’s repair racket.
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At the Southern Farm Show, we spoke with Ashley Harris Moore of Harris-Moore Specialty Equipment about the company’s work, poultry equipment and what sets their offerings apart.
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In today’s poultry industry, producers can’t always rely on reactive solutions like antibiotics or prescriptions. Challenges come fast, and not everything has a simple fix. That’s why proactive bird health—like Hen Helper—is essential.
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By implementing the Chicken Reaper in your poultry house, you can increase efficiency, reduce physical strain and optimize daily operations.
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Poultry farmers have been increasing sustainability for decades. Sustainable practices are so ingrained in the industry that you may not even realize the significant impact you're making.
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Microbiome management is one of the most intriguing yet underexplored areas of poultry science—and it can make all the difference for your flock.
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Poultry growers John Tuck and Jason Jackson discuss the quail industry, highlighting the key differences between quail and chicken farming.
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During cleanout or catch night, it’s inevitable that litter will spill out of your poultry houses and into your parking lot. Jason Jackson, our friend and Alabama poultry farmer, shares tips on how to manage it.
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We headed over to Blount County, Alabama, to bring you expert tips for raising quail from John Tuck of Tuck Farms.
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Jason Jackson, our friend and Alabama poultry grower, speaks on four new USDA rules and how they impact growers.
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By taking advantage of tax credits, you can keep more of your hard-earned money, and by taking advantage of farm credits, you can even save money too.
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but prevention isn't always possible for certain diseases. In those cases, early detection is the next best thing.
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Today, we’re combining a popular topic on our blog—tips—with my favorite topic—how to take care of you, the grower. Here are five tips to beat the heat this summer.
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Body temperature. Feed conversion ratio. Weight gain. All common terms in the poultry industry. All interconnected. And all important to your bottom line.
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The three main ingredients to growing a bird are water, air and feed. This time, we're focusing on water, and specifically, cleaning water lines in poultry houses.
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Chickens need vitamin supplements just like people do! Catalyst provides birds with poultry vitamins and minerals to boost immunity and improve heart, skin and blood health.
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To grow healthy birds, you have to take care of their legs. After all, that's what supports all of that weight! Strong leg health builds a strong foundation for your birds. Here are common leg issues and how to manage them.
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Our fifth edition of the popular Tips and Tricks series!
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How to identify, treat and prevent clostridial dermatitis in turkey farms. Chicken farmers can learn from this too!
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What do you do with your mortality? Let's talk about a few different methods for managing poultry mortality.
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Prepare for the summer heat by tuning up your ventilation system now! Here's how to maintain fans and cool cells.
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We've all heard the age-old riddle, "Which came first: the chicken or the egg?" Well, in the poultry industry, the pullets come first! Our goal is to take care of pullet farmers because you impact us all.
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Here is a checklist for cleaning poultry houses between flocks, even if you hire out the job.
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Fewer culls mean more profits for you as the egg producer. With Hen Helper, a poultry supplement and probiotic, you can boost overall health in your hens, leading to firmer litter with white caps, cleaner eggs and better shell quality.
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Recently, we’ve heard a lot of farmers ask why their chickens are huddling together. Huddling usually happens when chicks are too cold or grown chickens have a fever. Let’s go over why both of these situations happen and what you can do to stop the huddling.
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A healthy floor is a healthy bird. Learn how to improve litter quality and strengthen poultry health with a scientifically designed poultry litter treatment.
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Gut health is an important part of overall well-being for both humans and animals. For poultry, gut health can make the difference between a thriving, profitable flock and a devastating mortality crisis.
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This one is for our female farmers! Business owner Leisa Coyne explains how she has overcome the challenges of being a woman CEO in a male-dominated industry.
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We love sharing great farmer-to-farmer advice, so Allen is back with our fourth edition of Tips and Tricks for Your Poultry Farm.
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Happy Thanksgiving! It's high time we give our hard-working turkey farmers the attention they deserve. Here are some of the main differences between turkey farming and chicken farming.
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Whether you raise birds antibiotic free, no antibiotics ever (NAE), reduced use or with a full spectrum of antibiotics, changes in antibiotic regulations have impacted your farm in one way or another.
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An electrician's advice on protecting your poultry farm from lightning damage.
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Winter is coming! Here's a comparison between two main types of radiant heaters for poultry farms: pancake and tube heaters.
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Every stage of a bird's life is important, but the first three days are the most pivotal in a chick's development.
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Mower maintenance expert Leisa gives her best tips for keeping lawn mowers running smoothly, saving you money in the long run.
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We often get asked how to become a poultry farmer. Two soon-to-be farmers tell their story of starting a poultry farm!
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Most conversations start with a specific problem — mortality spike, wet litter, or ventilation concern. Allen picks up the phone. That's not a tagline — it's how we've done business since 2009.
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