Common Diseases of Poultry
Common diseases of poultry for the backyard poultry resource.
Seek Advice on Backyard Poultry
Advice for small animal veterinarians who are asked to provide veterinary care for backyard poultry flocks. Relates to backyard poultry resource.
Backyard Poultry: Consult or Refer
For small animal and companion animal veterinarians, it may sometimes be best to refer clients to a veterinarian who regularly sees birds or poultry.
Backyard Poultry: Consider Your Credentials and Coverage
Veterinary credentials and insurance coverage for veterinarians who regularly see and treat backyard chickens or urban poultry.
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Maryland starts poultry registration program
The Maryland Department of Agriculture recently announced a mandatory Domestic Poultry and Exotic Bird premises registration
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Poultry slaughter case can proceed
A federal judge has ruled that animal rights supporters can sue the Department of Agriculture for its policy of excluding chickens, turkeys, and other…
Backyard Poultry: Know the Legalities Regarding Treatment Options
Even if a goose, chicken or other poultry is kept as a pet, it is classified and regulated as a food animal species by the FDA.
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USDA changing poultry test requirements, inspection options
Poultry companies will need to test for microbial contamination at two points in the production process, starting in early 2015.
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FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry
The Food and Drug Administration plans to prohibit the extralabel use in poultry of certain antiviral drugs to preserve their effectiveness
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AVMA seeks to host student researchers, poultry scientists
Upcoming AVMA annual conventions could feature a student research symposium and the Poultry Science Association.
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USDA expands plan for low-pathogenic avian influenza
The Department of Agriculture will be expanding the National Poultry Improvement Plan to prevent the spread of diseases
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Accolades
Dr. Ron Prestage (AUB '82) has become chairman of the board of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association for
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Heartworm guidelines developed for dog, cat survivors of Katrina
Sixty percent of dogs displaced by Hurricane Katrina are likely to be infested with heartworms, estimates Dr. Tom Nelson,
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Animal rights militants sentenced to federal prison
Six members of a militant animal rights group sentenced represent the first jury convictions for violations of the Animal Enterprise Protection Act.
Interstate Regulations on Animal Transport
Where to find the interstate regulations on animal transport.
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Research symposium highlights students’ work
The 2014 Merial–National Institutes of Health Veterinary Scholars Symposium was held July 31-Aug. 3 at Cornell University.
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AVMA may change mission
The AVMA may replace its mission and purpose statements with ones that focus more on serving members.
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USDA starts rolling out animal identification numbers
The Department of Agriculture has announced plans to begin allocating animal identification numbers
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AVMA announces 2006-2007 fellows
Please note: the online version of this document contains a correction. Corrected text is shown in red below. Babcock, Case, and Keck are going…
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Reagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists
The Department of Agriculture has announced a $2.15 million grant for a Veterinary Immune Reagent Network
Traveling With Pet Birds
When considering interstate or international travel for your pet bird, plan ahead because some preparations may need to start months in advance.
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USDA distributing $1.2 billion in hurricane aid to producers
The Department of Agriculture is providing $1.2 billion in aid for ranchers and farmers who fell victim to the 2005 hurricane season.
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USDA celebrates 100 years of food safety
The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service recently celebrated 100 years of protecting consumers by commemorating the…
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Protecting against avian influenza
The most recent outbreak of avian influenza in the United States, which occurred in 2004, was quickly contained and eradicated, thanks to the…