... Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating. Why hormones are not used: There are a number of reasons why hormones are not used in the poultry industry. In the United States, ... Smith, Area Specialized Agent, Poultry November, 2004 REASONS WHY HORMONES ARE NOT USED IN THE POULTRY INDUSTRY K. E. Anderson and A. G. Gernat Department of Poultry Science Every parent ... scheduling permits, be sure that houses are thoroughly baited after birds and feed are removed. When poultry houses are empty and feed is scarce, resident rodents are more inclined to eat the bait...