By Carol Cardona, Extension specialist, poultry virologist
A single duck can excrete billions of influenza virus particles per day. Influenza virus survives in cold, moist conditions and is preserved by freezing. These characteristics result in heavy contamination of pond and slough...
The pig and poultry industries have been practising excellent biosecurity and disease control for decades, with high stocking densities and valuable populations – these industries operate a zero tolerance to disease, with strict health status, hygiene, and comprehensive vaccination...
(This should not be construed as legal advice.)
The possibility of an avian influenza (AI) outbreak on the Delmarva is a scary possibility. The recent AI outbreak in the Midwest has resulted in the infection of over 48 million birds...
Farm Biosecurity: Management practices to minimize or prevent the transmission of disease within and between herds and flocks.
Biosecurity management practices may include testing and screening for infectious agents, isolation/quarantine of infected animals, immunization, selective purchasing, animal monitoring, and herd...
By Tim Nelson, CIO
It was around this time last year that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) was first being reported in poultry in most Canadian provinces. Since then, more than seven million commercial birds have died...
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As towns and suburbs spread into agricultural areas, new homes, places of worship,schools and businesses may be built near livestock and poultry operations. Almost all agricultural operations generate some odor and dust. This may not be...
Understand the three levels of fly activity for more effective control
Flies on hog or poultry farms are more than a nuisance; they carry diseases that can pose a severe health hazard to people and animals. Fly control is a...
Since the end of 2019, there have been reports of avian influenza in several European countries, including Hungary, Poland, and Romania. The virus detected in these outbreaks is a highly pathogenic form of the H5 influenza virus. According to...
This video is a great reminder of the importance of separating “clean” and “dirty” areas at the entry of the barn. Avoiding any contact between these areas is important for minimizing the chance of brining pathogens into the bird...
