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  • Egg & Special Contest Alternatives to Live Bird Activities at 4-H & Youth Poultry-Related Shows & Events

    Published on June 16, 2022
    MSU Extension wants to provide opportunities for 4-H’ers with avian-related projects to showcase their work and to offer them valuable learning experiences in the project area in instances when live bird activities cannot take place.

  • Breed Class & Fitting & Showmanship Alternatives to Live Bird Activities at 4-H & Youth Poultry-Related Shows & Events

    Published on June 16, 2022
    MSU Extension wants to provide opportunities for 4-H’ers with avian-related projects to showcase their work and to offer them valuable learning experiences in the project area in instances where live bird activities cannot take place.

  • Barn signage: Keeping our birds safe

    Published on June 9, 2022
    This sign can be used to educate people about avian influenza.

  • Barn sign: We're keeping them home to keep them healthy

    Published on June 9, 2022
    This sign can by used by fairs to communicate to the public why live birds are not present at the event.

  • Virtual Learning Showcase – Poultry Classes and Tips

    Published on June 8, 2022
    In cases where birds can't be seen in person, online judging is a great opportunity for youth to share what they have learned and receive feedback from a judge to help them think about their goals and plans for next year.

  • 4-H Poultry Modified Showmanship Score Sheet for Cancelled Shows

    Published on May 26, 2022
    This scorecard can be used by judges of 4-H poultry shows that cannot showcase live birds due to avian influenza.

  • Project Evaluation Questions - Non-Livestock

    Published on May 26, 2022
    The following questions can be used by youth judges to pull out life skills within non-livestock 4-H project experiences. Each area of the Iowa State University “Targeting Life skills” wheel are encompassed through Head, Hands, Heart & Health questions.

  • Animal Exhibit Hand Washing Sign

    Published on July 17, 2017
    The following sign can be used to help visitors to animal barns and exhibits practice good hygiene and biosecurity by washing their hands after visiting.

  • Biosecurity Tips for Poultry Owners

    Published on March 10, 2017

  • Biosecurity for Your Bird Population Virtual Training

    Published on April 7, 2016
    Practicing proper biosecurity on your farm is the most effective way to help stop the spread of disease. Learn more about effective biosecurity efforts through this virtual training.

  • Pullets: Alternative methods to delay onset of lay for large-scale operations

    Published on May 22, 2015
    Suggestions based on pullet age that can assist a producer in delaying the onset of lay.

  • Zoonotic Disease

    Published on October 10, 2014
    Learn about germs that can spread between humans and animals, and how to reduce everyone’s risk of catching them

Additional resources, including videos, tip sheets, contact information and biosecurity recommendations can be found at on Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's Avian Influenza website. 

Visit MDARD Avian Influenza Resources Website

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