Poultry farming is recognized as a livestock industry in constant innovation thanks to plastic equipment that enables several key functions.

Poultry farming is recognized as a livestock industry in constant innovation. Its remarkable economic and productive growth in recent decades has made the poultry sector a reference for animal welfare and efficient production processes.

Improvements in poultry production are linked to the ongoing implementation of animal welfare. Recent advances in poultry welfare have made it possible to increase production performance, reduce economic costs and optimize systems.

In a poultry farm, there is a large amount of equipment for the development of the distinct phases of production. The material of which they are made is therefore key to improving the welfare of poultry.

Plastic therefore plays a key role as the material from which many of these items of equipment are made, ranging from vaccination equipment to drinkers, feeders, infrastructure, and transport crates.

Environmental sustainability on the poultry farm

Environmental sustainability is currently a principal issue for all livestock production and in the poultry sector.

Among animal production systems, poultry farming stands out for its optimal and sustainable production. Poultry farms are characterized by a low carbon footprint, lower water requirements and less feed waste.

In addition, poultry farms produce less organic waste and have an excellent feed conversion rate.

Thanks to these characteristics, poultry farms provide humanity with protein of high nutritional value with the lowest environmental impact.

On the one hand, laying hens provide eggs with recognized nutritional value at low cost; they are also an engine of development for growing countries. On the other hand, broiler farms provide meat with high palatability, versatility, and unique nutritional properties at a reasonable cost.

Animal welfare as a key factor in poultry farming

Today, animal welfare plays a leading role in poultry production. Advances in welfare principles such as the five freedoms have enabled poultry farms to be built to the highest standards.

Optimizing animal welfare on the poultry farm contributes significantly to the yield of poultry production. In cases where the best welfare conditions are guaranteed, poultry production parameters can be positively increased.

Improvements in feed and water supply technology have been implemented to ensure bird nutrition. This ensures that poultry do not go hungry or thirsty and have access to quality feed. The equipment on a farm used to supply feed and water is key.

On the other hand, advances in vaccination have made it possible to protect poultry against a wide range of infectious diseases. A critical component of this process is the equipment used for vaccination, which ensures that the birds are immune.

Another notable improvement in today’s poultry production is the equipment of the facilities. The quality of floors, ventilation systems, humidity control, lighting, etc. have all contributed to better results in poultry production.

The advantages of plastic equipment in poultry farming

Plastic is an element that has undoubtedly revolutionized and driven the great advances of mankind. Plastic is characterized as a material that can be easily manipulated to produce equipment and instruments quickly, safely, and efficiently.

Plastic poultry farm equipment has remarkable properties that set it apart from other materials, including.

1. Durability: Plastic equipment is characterized by high resistance to environmental conditions such as moisture, radiation, and corrosion. In addition, some types of plastic are resistant to impact, temperature changes and high pressure. This makes them ideal for poultry farms.
2. Lightness: the conformational structures of the molecules that make up plastic give it a low weight compared to other materials. This makes plastic equipment for poultry farms light and easy to transport.
3. Adaptability: Plastic equipment has a great advantage over other materials due to its versatility and adaptability to different shapes, spaces, and needs.
4. Hygiene: thanks to their structure and composition, plastic equipment is hygienic as it facilitates cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes. This makes them ideal for poultry farms that wish to guarantee maximum biosecurity.
5. Economy: Plastic equipment for poultry farms can require a significant initial investment. However, thanks to its durability, handling, hygiene and efficiency, plastic equipment is an economical product that guarantees the best conditions for poultry farms.
6. Sustainability: Plastic is a material that can be reused and recycled many times. Much of the plastic equipment used in poultry farming is made from raw materials that can be recycled and reused. In this way, poultry farming contributes to more sustainable and environmentally friendly production systems.

For decades, the Italian company Giordano Poultry Plast (GPP) has been an international benchmark in plastic equipment for poultry farms.

This Italian company specializing in plastic equipment has the experience to design, manufacture and distribute plastic equipment. The result is a wide range of products characterized by durability, lightness, adaptability, hygiene, economy, and sustainability.

Optimizing processes on the poultry farm: plastic as a protagonist.

Studies have been conducted to identify the most common problems affecting the welfare of birds on poultry farms. It was found that temperature changes, stress due to handling and manipulation, difficulty in moving, shocks, access to water and feed are among the main challenges.

As a result, plastic equipment for various processes plays a key role in the improvement strategies and optimization plans of poultry farms.

In the field of feeding, Giordano Poultry Plast has designed drinkers and feeders for day-old chicks or mature birds, which guarantee permanent, hygienic, and optimal access to water and feed provided in the poultry farm.

On the other hand, Giordano Poultry Plast is a world leader in the manufacture of plastic slats that guarantee the comfort of movement for birds of all ages. The design and composition of these plastic flooring products ensure comfort, hygiene, and durability.

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The transport of poultry is also an important stage at the end of the production cycle in the poultry farm. For this reason, Giordano Poultry Plast has designed plastic equipment for the transport of poultry in crates that meet animal welfare standards. These plastic crates provide ventilation, safety, and efficiency in the poultry transport process.

Finally, Giordano Poultry Plast’s R&D department has succeeded in creating plastic equipment and materials with a modern, efficient, and poultry-friendly design. In this way, the Italian company has sought to ensure the comfort of the birds by contributing to the management of temperature, humidity, stocking density, transport, and access to feed.

CONCLUSIONS

Contemporary poultry farming has advanced significantly and is now a leading sector in the global livestock industry. This has been achieved through improvements in production systems that prioritize animal welfare, sustainability, and equipment and process quality.

Plastic equipment plays a crucial role in optimizing and promoting well-being on modern poultry farms. Giordano Poultry Plast is an international leader in the poultry farming sector, setting the standard for equipment for several decades.

The innovative and efficient plastic farming implements enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and safeguard the well-being and health of the avian population. By integrating innovative and sustainable practices, producers can balance maximizing production with upholding animal welfare standards in 21st-century poultry farming.

For this reason, to offer an optimal and updated response to the poultry industry in the coming years, Giordano Poultry Plast will become Giordano Global. This change of corporate identity will be effective from April 1, 2024, and will unify the companies GPP, GI-OVO and Eddygypt and their subsidiaries.

With a continued commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability, Giordano Global will continue to lead the world markets and be an example of animal welfare, sustainability, and efficiency.