Litter management for broiler welfare and performance

Litter management best practices for broiler welfare and performance in intensive housing

Detail description

High-quality litter supports broiler welfare and performance by reducing moisture, preventing footpad dermatitis, and minimising pathogen spread. Proper litter management stabilises the litter environment, enabling natural behaviours and improving health outcomes in intensive housing systems. Practical recommendations are based on research and on-farm experience, with resources from mEATquality and Organic Farm Knowledge.

https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54529

Contribution detail info

Project: mEATquality
Linking extensive husbandry practices to the intrinsic quality of pork and broiler meat
Location: Germany
Authors: Lukas Vogt, Werner Vogt-Kaute
Purpose: Implement best practices, Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and guidelines

File type: document
Created on: Apr 07, 2026
Origin language: English
Official project website: –
License: Other

Keywords: litter quality
broiler chickens
footpad dermatitis
disease control
animal welfare
poultry housing
moisture management
litter management
organic farming
mEATquality
Themes: Feed quality
Feed contamination