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…
4-H Chick Chain Biosecurity
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…
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…
