Producers are required to dispose of dead birds daily using a method of disposal approved by the Department of Agriculture and their company. Disposal methods may be inspected by company personnel for compliance. Birds may not be placed on a farm with inadequate bird disposal. The Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and Auburn University, will provide to producers a list of the proper bird disposal alternatives. Companies are encouraged to develop long-term contracts.
Producers can join any organization or association.
A producer's membership in any organization will not affect his settlementin any way. The industry will develop educational opportunities for service people to attend that will enhance their communication skills. Companies and producers will be mindful of the changingeconomic needs of each other. DOAs will not be charged to producers. The following graph summarizes satisfied and disatisfied responses by producers on the 21 Best Management Practices for the companies they do business with.