Raising Poultry

small flocks and avian influenza

Small Flocks and Avian Influenza

This article provides information on small flocks and how avian influenza impacts small flock poultry operations, specifically in regards to the Pacific Flyway, while the general message is applicable elsewhere. Based on reports of infected flocks, the current avian influenza virus shows little discrimination among the species it targets. Canada alone has reported significant die-offs

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avian influenza background and timing

Avian Influenza Background and Timing

This article provides avian influenza background and timing in regards to the Pacific Flyway, but the general message is applicable elsewhere. Background In our newfound world of pandemic awareness, it seems not even our feathered friends have been spared from pandemic impacts. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has continued its pre-Covid scourge of our world,

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beetles

Beetles and Poultry

Darkling Beetles The darkling beetle or lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus, is rapidly becoming more of a nuisance in poultry operations. Large populations of beetles sometimes migrate to nearby residential areas, especially after litter cleanout. Although the beetles can fly up to a mile, most crawl at night from litter disposed in fields neighboring homes. Beetles are often

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