Tag: poultry
Tips for keeping flocks cool, calm and comfortable this summer
Mikelle Roeder, Ph.D., a flock nutritionist for Purina Animal Nutrition, says the summertime essentials are similar for both humans and backyard flocks: stay hydrated, protect yourself from the heat and maintain a complete and balanced diet.
Poultry producers say USDA response to bird flu improving
Better communication and the consideration of vaccines is helping improve USDA response to bird flu.
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.
Precautions, preparation help Pa. brace for avian flu threat
Pennsylvania preparing in advance for avian influenza threat.
Amid ban, poultry exhibitors told to think creatively
County and state fairs still deciding what to do about this year's poultry ban.
Poultry producers should step up biosecurity
Avian influenza has not yet been reported locally, but producers should still be prepared.
Pick a chick: How to choose the best breed of poultry...
Ask a dozen a poultry enthusiasts what the best breed of chicken is and you’ll get a dozen different answers.
Spring egg surplus: Why chickens lay more eggs in spring
A number of factors influence the increase in egg production when the weather turns warm.
