MSU Extension Poultry

• 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.

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  Infectious Laryngotracheitis (E3177)

  Published on October 23, 2015
  This bulletin offers more about the disease, vaccinations and laws in Michigan.

• 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.

• Poultry Organizations

  Published on April 17, 2015
  

• Guide to Running a Local Livestock Judging Contest

  Published on March 31, 2015
  Learn how to run a local livestock judging contest in your community.

• Michigan 4-H Poultry Project Snapshot (4H1612)

  Published on March 2, 2015
  The 4-H poultry project can provide youth with the opportunity to learn about selection, management, health, marketing and careers in the poultry industry.

• Michigan 4-H Biological Sciences Project Snapshot (4H1622)

  Published on February 27, 2015
  The 4-H biological sciences project allows 4-H'ers to explore plant and animal life.

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  Michigan Fresh: Chicken Eggs (E3216)

  Published on January 28, 2015
  This bulletin takes the mystery out of reading egg carton labels. Learn the difference between eggs that come from cage-free, free-range and pasture-raised hens. Discover whether brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs.

• Michigan 4-H Market Animal Project Record Book

  Published on October 17, 2014
  4-H Market Animal projects provide youth an opportunity to gain life skills such as record keeping, communication and self-responsibility through raising and selling a livestock animal.

• 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