MSU Extension Avian Influenza

Resources

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  MSU Extension Provides Information and Guidance to Michigan's Agriculture Industry During Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Disease Outbreak

  Published on July 2, 2025
  MSU Extension’s readiness and rapid response to disease outbreaks safeguarded Michigan’s livestock industry by equipping farmers with vital biosecurity knowledge and resources.

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  Tips to Keep You and Animal Healthy Sign

  Published on June 26, 2024
  A 12x18 sign that can be used outside barns to encourage good biosecurity.

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  Letter for Livestock Auction Attendees Regarding HPAI Impacts at Fairs

  Published on June 5, 2024
  This letter has been created by MSU Extension as a resource to inform livestock auction attendees about the current events surrounding Michigan dairy and poultry sectors and how it is affecting lactating dairy and all poultry exhibitions.

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  Alternatives to Live Lactating Dairy Cow Activities at 4-H & Youth Dairy-Related Shows & Events

  Published on June 3, 2024
  MSU Extension has identified opportunities for 4-H’ers with dairy-related projects to showcase their work at their fair.

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  Broiler & Market Bird Alternatives to Live Bird Activities at 4-H & Youth Poultry-Related Shows & Events

  Published on May 30, 2024
  The following approved alternatives to poultry shows and other live bird activities can offer valuable learning experiences in the project area.

• Exhibitor Meetings to Prevent Disease Spread: A Checklist for Before, During and After the Meeting

  Published on May 28, 2024
  The following can be used as a guideline to help you have a healthy fair week.

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  Virtual Learning Showcase – Dairy Classes and Tips

  Published on May 17, 2024
  This resource provides recommendations for fair managers to consider regarding what number of photos and length of videos to permit for virtual entries.

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

  Published on May 16, 2024
  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.

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

  Published on May 16, 2024
  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.

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  Preventative Tips for Fairs & Exhibitions – May 2024

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Follow these preventative tips to ensure safe and healthy fairs and exhibitions.

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  Virtual Learning Showcase – Poultry Classes and Tips

  Published on May 8, 2024
  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.

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  4-H Poultry Modified Showmanship Score Sheet for Cancelled Shows

  Published on May 8, 2024
  This scorecard can be used by judges of 4-H poultry shows that cannot showcase live birds due to avian influenza.

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  Keeping You and Your Flock Healthy – Information on Avian Influenza  

  Published on April 18, 2024
  Protecting your flock from the entry and spread of diseases is important. Biosecurity practices are ways that you can help limit the spread of disease and reduce the chance of a disease outbreak in your flock.

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  Biosecurity for dairy and beef cattle farms

  Published on April 12, 2024
  Preventive practices and early identification of sick cattle are essential to minimizing the spread of disease amongst individual animals and across herds.

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  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.

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  Barn signage: Keeping our birds safe

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Biosecurity Tips for Poultry Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

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  SIGN - Be Healthy at the Fair

  Published on August 11, 2016
  Good biosecurity practices means monitoring public health.

• 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