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Commercial Poultry Production
Commercial Poultry ProductionOur goal is to help Delmarva's poultry industry and growers with general practical knowledge about production practices in order to continue to develop, maintain, and operate economically viable and environmentally responsible poultry operations.
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Small Flock/Backyard Poultry
Small Flock/Backyard PoultryInterested in owning a small flock?
Do you already have a small flock?
Raising a backyard flock can be very rewarding for the entire family. Poultry is usually classified into three categories: 1) egg layers, 2) meat-type, and 3) dual purpose. -
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Poultry Publications
Poultry PublicationsCommercial Poultry
Backyard/Small Flock Poultry
Biosecurity
Grower Lunch Break Notes
International
Newsletters
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Poultry Videos and Podcasts
Poultry Videos and PodcastsPreventing Outbreaks of Avian Influenza Through Science-based Education of:
'Commercial Poultry Farmers', 'Technical Personnel' and 'Backyard Poultry Producers' with subtitles in 5 languages;
Disease Control; Backyard: Raising Laying Hens, Backyard Farming Video Poo Series
A.I. HOTLINES
• In Delaware, email the Delaware Poultry Health Hotline at poultry.health@delaware.gov or call 302-698-4507 and provide your contact information, size of flock, location, and concerns.
• In Maryland, report any unusual or sudden increases in sick birds to the MDA Animal Health Program at 410-841-5810 or after hours at 410-841-5971.
• In Virginia, report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to the State Veterinarian’s Office at 804-692-0601 or vastatevet@vdacs.virginia.gov or through the USDA’s toll-free number, 866-536-7593.
Need Help?
Contact: Jon Moyle, Poultry Specialist, jmoyle@umd.edu, 443-754-0539
Jenny Rhodes, Principal Agent and Extension Educator, jrhodes@umd.edu, 410-310-0103
Mostafa Ghanem, DVM, mghanem@umd.edu
Maegan Perdue, Senior Agent Associate, mperdue@umd.edu, 443-523-4389
Sunoh Che, Assistant Professor, sche@umd.edu
Paul Goeringer, Extension Legal Specialist, lgoering@umd.edu
List of Agriculture & Food Systems Agents by Maryland Counties
Directory: UME Eastern Shore Offices and NMP Regional Offices