Upcoming Events
For those interested in becoming an Ohio certified Pullorum tester, a virtual option is available where
you may now be certified at any time. If interested, contact Jenna Gregorich (jgrgorichohiopoultry.org)
with further questions or register and pay at the link below. Once we receive confirmation of payment,
a link to the training video and packet of class documents will be emailed to you.
Click here to register
The Ohio State University Extension is offering three Zoom webinars about poultry projects.
Topics and dates are as follows: Poultry Health (April 26), Poultry Nutrition (May 4), Poultry
Handling and Welfare (May 15). For more information and to register,
click here.
Backyard News
Biosecurity resources are available for Ohio poultry producers from the Ohio Poultry Association,
The Ohio State University Extension, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and the United States
Department of Agriculture.
DEFEND YOUR NEW FLOCK
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Set up an enclosure to quarantine new birds from the rest of the flock
at least 30 feet away and for at least 30 days
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Check daily for sneezing, coughing, nasal drainage, swollen eyes, mites,
lice, and other health issues
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If you see or suspect anything unusual, call a veterinarian, your State
Animal Health Official, veterinary diagnostic laboratory, or Cooperative
Extension Service
It's hatching season! The best time to implement strong biosecurity is right from the start.
Learn how with USDA APHIS Defend the Flock checklists and other resources:
bit.ly/DefendtheFlock-Resources.
An Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Biosecurity for Backyard Flocks