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• 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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  Tips for New Hen Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

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  Tips for New Chick Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

• Ready your farm for cover crops this fall

  Published on July 28, 2011
  Act now if you plan to use cover crops this fall to capture and recycle manure nutrients.

• Baby chicks and ducklings: protecting yourself from Salmonella

  Published on June 17, 2011
  Regardless of where you purchase baby poultry, protect yourself and kids.

• Want to expand your poultry product processing options?

  Published on February 24, 2015
  Learn from experts how to improve and expand your processed poultry products on March 6, 2015.

• How much do livestock farms emit?

  Published on March 28, 2011
  Air emissions from animal feeding operations are a concern in many communities. How much of different pollutants do these farms emit?

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  Poultry producers reminded to be on alert for avian influenza

  Published on October 9, 2015
  With fair season over, backyard poultry owners may feel the threat of avian influenza has weakened. To the contrary, poultry producers should remain vigilant this fall, learning about the disease and taking proper precautions to keep their flocks healthy.

• Home preparedness calls for three days of stored food

  Published on April 1, 2011
  Food availability for at least three days during an emergency is the April 2011 goal on website www.do1thing.us.

• MSU Extension offers safety tips for backyard poultry flocks

  Published on May 1, 2015
  People need to be aware of threats to their own birds as well as their possible impact on commercial poultry production.

• Poultry show cancellation lifted in Michigan

  Published on December 23, 2015
  MSU Extension reminds poultry owners to remain vigilant to biosecurity measures with their flocks.

• An inside look at turkey processing

  Published on January 23, 2014
  A video tour inside a turkey processing operation brings transparency to the process.

• Reflections of the 2015 Michigan poultry show ban in 4-H youth programs

  Published on October 20, 2015
  The 2015 Michigan poultry show ban presented many challenges, but 4-H members rose to the occasion.

• Biosecurity efforts are important for Michigan poultry and bird owners

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Confirmed cases of H5N2 avian influenza exist but not considered a human health risk.

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  How to recognize a sick bird

  Published on May 17, 2017
  People with backyard birds should be able to recognize when a bird is sick.

• Use proper bio-security practices with birds

  Published on May 18, 2012
  Healthy flocks rock! Spring time is a great opportunity to brush up on the bio-security practices you use while tending to your poultry flock.

• Purdue University Avian Net

  Published on February 27, 2012
  

• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
  

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  Biosecurity Tips for Poultry Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

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  Infectious Laryngotracheitis (E3177)

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