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Now Available: Commercial Poultry News - February 2024 Small Flock Zoom Sessions
The 2024 Poultry Grower Expo will be held April 3, 2024, hosted by your Delmarva Poultry Team, UME, UMES, UDEL, and DCA.
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This will be an educational day and a chance to network and visit with our poultry grower community. The day will go from 9 AM - 2 PM
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A FREE LUNCH will be provided - so it's important that you preregister so we have enough food for everyone!
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For our Poultry Growers, please register at: https://bit.ly/42vnpyj
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And our Sponsors, please register at: http://tinyurl.com/2024growerexpo
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MD and DE Nutrient Management Credits will be available
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As always, we want to make sure to take Biosecurity precautions and wear footwear/clothing that have not been in poultry houses.
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We can't wait to see you all on April 3, 2024!!
NEWS:
Mental Health Links/Publications:
Farm Stress website https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/integrated-programs/farm-stress-management We have a Mental Health Specialist, Alex Chan, Ph.D., LCMFT https://go.umd.edu/farmtherapy
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.
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USDA HPAI 2022/2024 Confirmed Detections: USDA - HPAI 2022/2023 CONFIRMED DETECTIONS
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