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• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
  

• Purdue University Avian Net

  Published on February 27, 2012
  

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  Infectious Laryngotracheitis (E3177)

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

• 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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  Biosecurity Tips for Poultry Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

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  Tips for New Chick Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

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  Tips for New Hen Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

• 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

• Livestock producers: use antibiotics appropriately

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Livestock producers must use antibiotics judiciously and under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

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  Protect yourself from salmonella when handling chicks and ducklings

  Published on April 11, 2017
  We hear about taking precautions to avoid getting salmonella when cooking chicken, but we forget it can also be passed along from handling our feathered friends.

• Temporary manure stacks should not cross the line

  Published on February 26, 2011
  Selecting the correct location for a temporary manure stack takes forethought. Consider where runoff may move, who will be impacted by odor and what pest may hatch from the pile before the stack is placed.

• 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.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.

• Biosecurity for Your Birds trainings help you become the best defense against disease!

  Published on April 27, 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 by attending a free upcoming training.

• 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.

• An inside look at turkey processing

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

• Michigan fencing requirement for livestock: Part 1

  Published on December 12, 2013
  Legal fencing requirements for livestock operations in Michigan.