Tag: bird flu
Composting large scale poultry operations
Ohio State University Extension gives poultry producers a safe method for disposing of birds potentially affected by Avian Influenza.
Poultry exhibit ban lifted in West Virginia, but producers warned to...
Although avian influenza was never detected in West Virginia, poultry producers are advised to be on alert for symptoms of the virus in their flocks.
Thanksgiving 2015: Turkey may cost more this year
This year’s outbreak of avian influenza means slightly higher prices at the grocery store for turkey.
Avian influenza could return as fall migration continues
Poultry producers and bird handlers asked to exercise caution as fall migration continues.
Poultry producers say USDA response to bird flu improving
Better communication and the consideration of vaccines is helping improve USDA response to bird flu.
USDA readies for threat of more avian influenza
USDA officials update Senate Ag Committee on status of avian influenza.
Bird flu biosecurity: Pa. imposes interstate quarantine
New order says poultry moving to live bird markets and eggs destined for a commercial breaking operation from states with infected HPAI flocks must be certified the shipment has tested negative for avian influenza.
Avian influenza is sending egg prices higher
Egg prices are on an upward trend, following avian influenza outbreak.
Ohio State Fair to offer poultry exhibitors new opportunity
Although poultry shows have been canceled, exhibitors have a new way to get into sale ring.
Nature’s calling, is anyone listening?
Overall, USDA estimates, 45 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks in 15 states have been euthanized in an effort to limit the spread of the contagious, deadly flu.
