Poultry Odor Management Checklist
A poultry odor management checklist for checking sources of smell and the controls in use. Producers use it to keep good relations with neighbors and reduce complaints.
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What is on this checklist
- Litter kept dry and well managed
- Leaks at waterers repaired
- Ventilation working properly
- Dead birds removed promptly
- Manure storage covered or managed
- Land application timed for weather and wind
- Vegetative or windbreak buffers in place
- Neighbor complaints recorded
- Corrective actions logged
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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