In organic poultry production systems, birds are raised without cages in housing that allows outdoor
access, are fed organic feed and managed with proactive practices and natural treatments.
This publication discusses organic husbandry including living...
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In organic poultry production systems, birds are raised without cages in housing that allows outdoor
access, are fed organic feed and managed with proactive practices and natural treatments.
This publication discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and
processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the U.
S.
Department of Agriculture National
Organic Program.
Introduction
Organic refers to the way livestock and
agricultural products are raised and
processed, avoiding agrichemicals such
as synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
Although non-chemical farming is a
good working definition, avoiding synthetic inputs is just one feature.
Organic
production focuses on animal health and
welfare, good environmental practices and
product quality.
In contrast, conventional
production focuses on reducing costs
and maximizing production through
weight gain, feed efficiency and more
(Sundrum, 2006).
Since USDA established the Nationa
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