Poultry bedding management is a critical biosecurity challenge in commercial broiler and layer production. Wet, unmanaged bedding is the primary reservoir for Campylobacter, Salmonella, coccidiosis oocysts, and Newcastle disease virus — pathogens responsible for significant mortality and antibiotic usage costs. Pelleted poultry litter offers a more controlled, hygienically superior alternative to conventional loose bedding. By combining the thermal processing inherent in pell