Commercial Poultry

Topics In Commercial Poultry News - Oct 2023: 'To Vaccinate or Not? The Potential for Using Bird-flu Vaccines in U.S. Poultry Production' 'Ten Flock Supervisors Honored at Chicken Community Conference in Ocean City 'Court Ruling Affirms Maryland Chicken Farm Permits are Legal and Effective' 'Innovation Needs to be with Right Questions' 2023 Grower Lunch Breaks and More Events

This article offers an in-depth overview of HPAI, subtypes of HPAI, clinical signs of HPAI, how to protect your flocks from HPAI, and how to report the suspect HPAI infection in your flock.

This article offers information on diagnosing and monitoring highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI, Maryland Department of Agriculture Guidelines for proper sample collection, surveillance of HPAI, and laboratory submission.

This article offers information on response to HPAI and designation of control area, permitting for poultry movement, which products require a permit to move, how to initiate a permit request, requirements to obtain a permit movement, and how the secure poultry supply (SPS) can help in the permitting process.

July 2022 Edition of Commercial Poultry News: 1. Pollinator/Vegetative Buffers Demo Day Was a Success!, 2. Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Employees of Company, 4. Biden Administration Announces Proposed Changes to the Poultry Tournament System, 6. Celebrating Outstanding Growers on Delmarva at the DCA BBQ, 8. Poultry Housing Tips: Uneven Bird Distribution Can Prove Costly, 10. Coming Events! New MDA Animal Diagnostic & Educational Tour

This will be our HISTORY page of University of Maryland Extension/Poultry talks and programs provided to Commercial Poultry Growers since 2020.

Topics in Commercial Poultry News - July 2023: Allies of the Chicken Community Award Winners; Congratulations to the Outstanding Chicken Growers on Delmarva!; Maryland Department of Agriculture Pivots Toward a More Options-Driven Nutrient Management Plan Writing Program; Nutrient Management Plan Writing Program FAQs. MD Listening Session Dates on Page 7; Message from UMD AGNR Leadership on Changes to Nutrient Management Program; Significance of Biosecurity Audits in Addressing HPAI Challenges; Travels with Jon Moyle - UMD Study Abroad in Kenya with Daystar University; 2023 Grower Lunch Breaks and More!

As a small flock owner, you should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of common diseases to maintain good flock health.

Topics in Commercial Poultry News - April 2023: Protect Your Farm from Bird Flu: Tips for Managing Wild Birds During Migration Season; The 2023 Delmarva Chicken Festival; Citizen's Group Brings Action that USDA Violated Federal Law in Granting Loan Guarantees; On-Farm Hatching Technology; Estate and Succession Planning Survey is Now Available; Landowner-Oriented Agricultural Law Online Modules Now Available; Coming Events and Recent Programming

Flies, beetles, and mites are often a major concern for commercial poultry operations in the northeastern United States.