The economic impact and importance of proper poultry feed storage

Poultry feed is an expensive commodity. Any loss or reduction of feed utilisation can seriously affect the profitability of poultry enterprises. Approaches leading to the more economical use of feed by both broilers and layers should, therefore, be considered by poultry producers.   Field studies in Egypt, for example, have revealed that on most farms feed is stacked under shelters where it is frequently subject to mould damage and invasion by rodents, wild birds and/or insects. A micro