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Learn practical strategies for protecting backyard poultry from predators, including coop security, wildlife deterrents, regulations, and predator identification.

Learn to recognize and prevent heat stress in poultry, including physiology, warning signs, and practical strategies to keep flocks healthy during hot weather.

Flies are a nuisance on poultry facilities and can transmit diseases. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) to control pest flies safely and effectively.

The latest updates on the state of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak and reminders to keep practicing good biosecurity.

Freezing temperatures cause cracked shells and gelled yolks.

Protect poultry health by learning practical biosecurity strategies for small flocks and homesteads, including disease prevention, recommended supplies, and adaptable practices for different housing setups.

Composting manure is a great option to help reduce pathogen loads after a disease challenge and protect nearby poultry farms.

Build your English and workplace skills in this free 4-week course for Spanish-speaking poultry workers focused on safety, career growth, and team communication.

Automated manure and waste water handling is most often accomplished by collecting and storing manure and waste in storages located directly beneath the animals or in a nearby containment structure.

Information on ventilation systems available at Penn State.

Ventilation inlet air speed monitors described here are a cheap and easy way to assess proper ventilation in livestock buildings.

Coccidiosis can be a challenge for small flocks, especially those choosing antibiotic-free production. This article provides information on the parasite's life cycle, clinical signs, and treatment.

If humans can smell ammonia, that means it's over the recommended levels. Use simple instruments to measure ammonia before it reaches significant levels.

Everyone plays a role in preventing the spread of HPAI.

Dynamic two-day conference covering vital poultry industry insights, with sessions on poultry health, HPAI trends, and specialized breakout discussions. Includes excellent networking opportunities.

Manure gas deaths keep occurring around the world. What can we do to make manure handling safer?

Properly sized inlets – located to supply uniform distribution throughout the animal space – are essential to provide a more comfortable space for cows and poultry.

As a livestock producer, you may be unfamiliar with the processes involved in complete feed manufacturing. To start this conversation, let's first understand the FSMA and what it means for your feed mill to be in compliance with the FDA.

Patience and timing will help you maximize the value of manure applied this spring.

Marek's Disease is by far one of the most common illnesses in small flocks and not treatable once the clinical signs have begun. Yet, it is one of the most preventable illnesses using vaccination.

An emergency preparedness guide for poultry owners. In this video, animal health experts outline the important steps in the creation of a flock plan.

Feeding pelleted diets improves broiler production efficiency through increased feed intake and live weight gain as well as improved feed conversion ratio.

Raising poultry has become a popular hobby, but there are things to consider before you commit.  Learn what it takes to raise poultry in your backyard.

Heritage breeds are those raised by our farming ancestors. Learn the advantages and disadvantages to raising these breeds.

Learn how to pick up and hold poultry without injuring them or you.