Biosecurity

Instructions on how to keep your flock protected when Avian Diseases are in the area.

A footbath is a very simple form of biosecurity that helps prevent the potential spread of disease. Organisms have the potential to survive for several days or weeks in the dirt stuck to the bottom of your shoes. Footbaths can eliminate these organisms.

Controlling traffic on and around the farm can present quite a challenge to flock owners. Yet once implemented, it dramatically reduces the threat of disease. Traffic may include vehicles, people and other animals (such as pets) that move around on the farm. Communicating with personnel who come onto the property about biosecurity measures that have been established is essential.

Isolation is used to help prevent the spread of disease. Confinement is the main way to isolate and separate your birds. Many people worry that isolating their birds will be difficult. Isolation is when a bird(s) is separated away from the rest of the flock. It is simple and can be accomplished several ways.

Resources for implementing and managing biosecurity procedures on backyard chicken farms.

Commercial Poultry Newsletter - Jan. 2021: Farm Manager is Not a Joint Employee of Poultry Farm; Extension Resources; DCA's New App 'Littr.' to Connect Litter Customers/Suppliers; CAFO Update; 7 Fundamentals for Antibiotic-Free Poultry Growing

Instructions for the proper use of a footbath on poultry farms for biosecurity measures.

Commercial Poultry News July Issue 2021. Newsletter Topics: State Court Declines to Use Public Trust Doctrine in Lawsuit Over Water Quality, Prepare for Natural Disaster on Commercial Farms, Celebrating Outstanding Growers on Delmarva At the DCA BBQ, Vegetative Environmental Buffers, and coming events.

It is that time of year when we see the chance of tornados and heavy rains increasing and along with them the possibility of damaging winds and flooding. Additionally, hurricane season starts on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes also bring the potential for high winds, tornados, torrential rains, flooding, and tidal surges in coastal areas.

A list of events, webinars, and workshops regarding commercial poultry production in Maryland.