Dr. Elizabth EckelkampDr. Tom TablerDr. Lew Strickland There has been a recent disease event in dairy cattle with reports of affected herds in several Southwestern states. Decreased milk production and…
Avian Flu Reported in Southwest Dairy Cattle
4-H Chick Chain Biosecurity
The 4-H Chick Chain project is designed to teach 4-H members recommended care and management practices for the family laying flock. The Extension Service in numerous states offer Chick Chain…
Tennessee Poultry Association Announces Service Tech Workshop
The Tennessee Poultry Association (TPA) will organize a Service Tech Workshop for service technicians, allied industry personnel, companies, university poultry students, and faculty. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April…
Avian Influenza Continues to Hammer U.S. Commercial and Backyard Poultry Flocks
As we move deeper into the fall waterfowl migration season, avian influenza outbreaks continue to pound U.S. commercial and backyard poultry flocks. The most recent break (November 29) occurred on…
Cold Front Increases Avian Influenza Threat
With the passage of the first major cold front of the fall season, expect the avian influenza threat to increase across Tennessee. As of October 31st, 14 states had reported…
Avian Influenza Season is Back
Fall is not only harvesting season across the U.S. It is also avian influenza season. With the start of the fall waterfowl migration season, we have seen a steady uptick…
Tennessee Poultry Association to Host Grower Educational Meetings
The Tennessee Poultry Association will host two grower educational meetings for commercial poultry producers, live production team members, allied industry members, university poultry students and faculty in the coming weeks. …
TPA Names New Executive Director
The Tennessee Poultry Association is excited to announce Tracy Rafferty is the new Executive Director beginning June 15th. She joined TPA in 2013 and has been a valuable part of…
Notification and Biosecurity Recommendations Regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
March 2, 2023 TO: Tennessee Poultry Producers Raising Birds with Outside Access FROM: Dr. Samantha Beaty, State Veterinarian SUBJECT: Notification and Biosecurity Recommendations Regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Since the…
Avian Influenza Continues in Tennessee
Unfortunately, avian influenza did not take a break over the holidays and there have been several new cases develop over the long holiday period in the same general area in…
