Free Diagnosis of Avian Influenza for Backyard Poultry Growers

The prevalence of Avian Influenza in the US continues to increase, and the surveillance and practices have become more defined.  In the past the Idaho Department of Agriculture has distributed test kits to Extension Office.  However, it has been found that this actually slows down the diagnostic process.

The Idaho Department of Agriculture (ISDA) or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will respond, if warranted, directly to the premise with a veterinarian or livestock inspector to inspect the animals and take samples for rapid evaluation.  If you suspect that your poultry is infected with Avian Influenza please call at once:

USDA :  208-373-1620

ISDA:     208-332-8540

For more information on Avian Influenza click on the image below to go to the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service on Avian Influenza.

AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN IDAHO

Boise – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has initiated a multi-agency investigation following the confirmation of a highly pathogenic strain of the avian influenza virus (HPAI), originating from wild waterfowl, in western and southern Idaho. The incidents of HPAI recently found in Washington, Oregon, California and Utah, led USDA Wildlife Services and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to increase routine disease surveillance of wild waterfowl in common migratory regions of Idaho. Surveillance conducted in Gooding County identified several cases of H5N8 avian influenza in wild ducks.

American Pastured Poultry Producers Association Scholarship

The American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA) is now accepting applications for its annual $500 scholarship/gift. The scholarship will be awarded to an individual, farm, or organization that can demonstrate an educational need directly related to pastured poultry. Full details can be found here.

Application deadline is Oct. 15, and may have been extended to the 31st.

Learn more about pasture poultry at the Pasture Poultry Foundation

Webinar answers pastured poultry questions Feb 7th

Montana-based presentation of interest to operations around the country

 An upcoming webinar, “Pastured Poultry Production and Profitability,” will cover the basics of pastured poultry production as well as common advantages and pitfalls of getting started in the business and keys to keeping operations profitable.  

Free Poultry Health Webinar November 5

Space is limited.  To register, go to

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/706836102

for more information go to:

http://healthybirds.usda.aphis.gov/