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  Tips for New Chick Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  An infographic for new chick owners on how to properly care for their chicks.

• 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.

• Pullets: Alternative Methods to Delay Onset of Lay

  Published on May 22, 2015
  

• 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.

• 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

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  Biosecurity Tips for Poultry Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

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  Tips for New Hen Owners

  Published on March 10, 2017
  

• Cold weather animal care practices

  Published on January 30, 2014
  Do you wonder what local farmers do to ensure the wellbeing of their livestock when it is cold outside?

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  Showcasing the science in animal science

  Published on December 8, 2020
  Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.

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  The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare

  Published on September 6, 2019
  The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured.

• Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

  Published on March 1, 2016
  Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.

• How warm and dry is it, really?

  Published on June 28, 2012
  Use MSU’s Enviro-weather tools to quickly compare seasonal heat (degree-day) and moisture (precipitation) accumulations with previous and “normal” years.

• 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.

• 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.

• Humans cannot get avian influenza from poultry and eggs

  Published on May 1, 2015
  Avian influenza has been found in the Midwest and Canada, but shouldn't impact your food purchasing or eating decisions.

• Don’t wash raw chicken or turkey before cooking it

  Published on September 5, 2013
  Germs can be spread all over your kitchen when washing raw poultry and contaminate other foods and surfaces so don’t do it.

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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.

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  MSU Extension creates alternatives to live poultry shows for Michigan 4-H’ers

  Published on June 1, 2015
  Alternatives needed following announcement of cancellation of poultry and related shows as a precautionary measure to protect bird health in Michigan.

• Michigan fencing requirement for livestock: Part 1

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