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

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

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.

Some small flock owners choose to raise their broiler chickens on pasture. This article describes the important differences between pasture-rearing and indoor-rearing broilers.

Properly managing and disposing of dead farm animals is important. Every livestock and poultry operation should have a proper dead stock disposal strategy.

Discover effective parasite management strategies for small and backyard flocks, from prevention and control to potential treatment options.

Poultry respiratory symptoms have many potential causes with some more serious than others.

Provides the credentials to meet FDA requirements for development and implementation of a preventive system for food safety as stated within the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.

Explore how stress affects poultry health and productivity in this seminar, with practical insights for producers, technicians, and welfare auditors.

Without sufficient light, hens will decrease or stop egg production in the winter months.

During the summer it is very important for poultry producers to be mindful of the effects warmer temperatures can have on their flocks.

A formal plan for biosecurity is being directed by USDA/NPIP that will eventually lead to audits for those farms participating in this program. A NPIP biosecurity plan would augment a farm's overall HPAI control program.

N95 is the minimum level respiratory protection approved by CDC/NIOSH for use for by individuals working with HPAI-infected birds.

Learn about when a person is discovered unresponsive in a manure storage pit and the best management practices farmers can take to avoid an emergency on their farm.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the poultry industry affects food safety. This video explains how AMR develops, spreads, and its impact on the food supply chain.

The use of antimicrobials in poultry production may play a dual role in enhancing animal health and posing risks to food safety and public health. This video explores the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animal production and its cascading effects on food safety.

This video provides an overview of the approved methods of animal disposal in Pennsylvania, along with best management practices for each method.

Transitioning your pullets into lay is crucial to egg production. Key management strategies during this transition can help set your birds up for success.

Mejore su inglés y habilidades laborales en este curso gratuito de 8 semanas para trabajadores avícolas hispanohablantes, enfocado en la seguridad, el crecimiento profesional y la comunicación en equipo.

Build your English and workplace skills in this free 8-week course for Spanish-speaking poultry workers focused on safety, career growth, and team communication.

Information highlighting common egg carton labels and hen housing systems to help consumers make informed decisions about egg purchases.

Find out how to estimate homeowner or farmer water needs and calculate how much water must be delivered from a private water supply to meet these needs.

Information about listeriosis in backyard poultry including zoonotic risk to humans.