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• Broiler Production Considerations for Potential Growers. Provides a general overview of contract broiler production to potential growers.  The information is beneficial to those interested in commercial broiler or poultry production.  Included is a section on Waste Mgmt. Regulations and Environmental Considerations in the state of Oklahoma . By Damona Doye, Regents Professor and extension Economist: Brian Freking, Extension Educator-Lefiore Co.: and Joshua Payne, Area Animal Waste management Specialist, Oklahoma State Cooperative Extension.

• Enterprise Budgets for Contract Poultry Growers. Very good examples of budgeting for a variety of contract poultry grower situations. Includes Profitability|Cash-Flow|Excel Template. By Tom Vukina, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, North Carolina State University.
  
• Guide for Prospective Contract Broiler Producers. Because of the unique structure of contract poultry farming and its long-term investment, new broiler producers should understand its financial and managerial requirements before they commit resources to this endeavor. The information in this bulletin will help those considering poultry production as a new enterprise. By Dan L. Cunningham, Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia.

• Points to Ponder before Starting a Poultry Operation. By Francine A. Bradley Extension Poultry Specialist, Avian Sciences Department, University of California, Davis, CA.

• Commercial Egg Production and Processing. This publication is designed as an overview of typical layer management and commercial egg production in the United States. The first part of the publication contains text regarding an overview of the poultry industry, raising layers, hatching and placement, lighting and temperature, feeding, and egg collection. The second part of the publication is a PowerPoint presentation depicting commercial egg production and processing. By Ryan A. Meunier and Dr. Mickey A. Latour, Purdue University.

• Good Management Practices for Salmonella Risk Reduction in the Production By: David A. Halvorson, DVM College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota.

• Litter Quality and Broiler Performance Litter conditions significantly influence broiler performance and, ultimately, the profits of growers and integrators. By: Michael P. Lacy, Extension Poultry Scientists, University of Georgia.

• General Guidelines for Implementation of HACCP in a Poultry Processing Plant This publication addresses general information on HACCP, including how to design a HACCP program and verify that HACCP is working. Facilities that are already using a HACCP program may find information in this publication useful as they monitor their programs and train employees on the principles and application of HACCP. By: Julie K. Northcutt and Scott M. Russell, University of Georgia.

• California Turkey Production By: John C. Voris, Extension Turkey Specialist University of California.