West Nile Encephalitis and Poultry
West Nile encephalitis became a public health concern in the United States in 1999. The West Nile virus was isolated from people as well as dead crows, a variety of zoo birds, various native bird...
View ArticleVegetative Buffers
Trees and shrubs planted following a conservation plan can help improve the environment for you, your birds, and your neighbors.
View ArticleSmall-Scale Poultry Production: Raising Fowl in Urban Areas
Over the past few years, raising domestic poultry such as pigeons, ornamental poultry, and small meat and egg flocks has become an increasingly popular pastime for urban residents. This publication...
View ArticleSmall-Scale Poultry Production: Management Requirements for Laying Flocks
This publication briefly describes information about laying flocks, such as the best breeds to raise, when to purchase stock, floor space, litter, feed and feeders, waterers, ventilation, lights,...
View ArticleSmall-Scale Egg Production (Organic and Non-Organic)
Egg production on a small scale is one of the oldest animal farming enterprises in recorded history. In this system, birds are fed some grain and allowed to forage for the balance of their diet. Birds...
View ArticleSmall-Flock Turkey Production
Raising turkeys can be a satisfying educational activity as well as a source of economical, high-quality meat for your family and friends. By raising a small flock of turkeys, you can produce the...
View ArticlePreharvest HACCP in the Table Egg Industry: Hazard Analysis Critical Control...
The USDA endorses the farm-to-table HACCP system as the best science-based approach aimed at pathogen reduction. Voluntary participation in HACCP-type programs reduces the risk of marketing eggs...
View ArticlePoultry Health Handbook, Fourth Edition
Flock owners and managers as well as workers in hatcheries, feed mills, processing plants, transportation, and other industries servicing poultry operations need to be knowledgeable about basic...
View ArticleAvian Influenza: Where to Get Help in Pennsylvania
Where do I get help when I suspect a health problem in my poultry flock?
View ArticleBiosecurity: Protecting Your Birds from Disease
Biosecurity means protecting your birds by preventing disease from entering your farm, and protecting your neighbors by preventing disease from leaving your farm.
View ArticleVegetative Buffers
Trees and shrubs planted following a conservation plan can help improve the environment for you, your birds, and your neighbors.
View ArticleSuccessfully Raising a Small Flock of Laying Chickens
Raising a small chicken flock for egg production in the backyard has increased in popularity over the past few years. It can be a relaxing activity, teach youth responsibility, and provide you with...
View ArticleRespiratory Diseases of Small Poultry Flocks
Poultry may become infected with several types of respiratory illnesses caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Clinical signs of these illnesses often look very similar. However, successful...
View ArticleRaising Fowl in Urban Areas
Over the past few years, raising domestic poultry such as pigeons, ornamental poultry, and small meat and egg flocks has become an increasingly popular pastime for urban residents.
View ArticleManagement Requirements for Laying Flocks
This publication briefly describes information about laying flocks, such as the best breeds to raise, when to purchase stock, floor space, litter, feed and feeders, waterers, ventilation, lights,...
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