The Poultry Podcast Show - Dr. Craig Coufal: Managing Litter in Winter | Ep. 167

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Craig Coufal, Senior Research and Technical Services Manager at Jones-Hamilton Co., explores key strategies for optimizing litter management in poultry production. He discusses moisture control, ventilation, and how to prepare litter between flocks to support bird health and performance. Gain actionable insights to improve your litter practices year-round. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you’ll learn: 

• Litter moisture management
• Proper ventilation setup
• Preheating litter benefits
• Impacts on bird health
• Effective litter preparation

Meet the guest:

Dr. Craig Coufal holds a Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Texas A&M University, where he spent over 17 years as Associate Professor and Extension Specialist before joining Jones-Hamilton Co. as Senior Research and Technical Services Manager. His expertise covers litter management, environmental control, and pathogen reduction in commercial poultry systems. 

Hear Dr. Coufal share practical insights for poultry professionals on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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