Avian Influenza and Biosecurity in 2025
Avian influenza is caused by a virus. It is not uncommon for wild birds (esp. waterfowl and shorebirds) to carry this virus. As these birds migrate, influenza can spread long distances quickly.
Author: RONALD P KEAN
Ron Kean is an Extension poultry specialist and a faculty associate in the Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences. His outreach covers all aspects of poultry, from urban and small farm flocks to commercial farms, and he works with youth poultry projects as well as adults interested in poultry production.
Ron joined Extension in 1997. He initially came to the university in 1992 as a lecturer and supervisor for the Poultry Research Lab.
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Avian Influenza Concerns: Don’t Let Your Biosecurity Guard Down
There have been several confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in eastern Canada and in a number of U.S. states. Several wild ducks and one commercial turkey flock have tested positive for the virus in the United States. Outbreaks in Canada have affected both commercial and exhibition poultry flocks. Wild birds infected with […]
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Tips to help your poultry flock beat the heat in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.
No cocine los huevos antes de tenerlos
Tips to help your poultry flock beat the heat in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.
No Bad Eggs! Internal Egg Quality – Hmong
Learn how to determine if an egg is “good” or “bad” and what attributes determine egg quality in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.
No Bad Eggs! Internal Egg Quality – Spanish
Learn how to determine if an egg is “good” or “bad” and what attributes determine egg quality in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.
Don’t cook your eggs before they’re laid
Tips to help your poultry flock beat the heat in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.
No Bad Eggs! Internal Egg Quality
Learn how to determine if an egg is “good” or “bad” and what attributes determine egg quality in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.
Avian Influenza and Biosecurity – 2020
Avian influenza is caused by a virus. It is not uncommon for wild birds (esp. waterfowl and shorebirds) to carry this virus. As these birds migrate, influenza can spread long distances quickly.
Preparing for Winter
Winter can be a difficult time for a small flock of chickens. There are several things you can do for them that will make it a little less of a struggle for both you and the chickens.
