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Avian Pox (Fowl Pox), David D. Frame
Avian Pox (Fowl Pox), David D. Frame
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This fact sheet addresses specifically fowl pox affecting backyard chickens.
Backyard Poultry Biosecurity, Joshua Dallin, Denton Perkins
Backyard Poultry Biosecurity, Joshua Dallin, Denton Perkins
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Biosecurity is taking measures to protect animals and humans from harmful biological agents. In commercial poultry production, this generally means total confinement operations with strict rules to maintain flock health such as shower-in and out systems, special clothing, and other measures. In small production or “backyard” poultry operations these measures aren’t always a reality. However, there are steps that should be taken to help promote biosecurity and safety for backyard flocks, and these are discussed in this fact sheet..
Collection Procedure For Submitting Pcr Samples To Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory For Avian Influenza Testing In Turkeys, Chickens, And Game Birds, David D. Frame, Arnaud Van Wettere
Collection Procedure For Submitting Pcr Samples To Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory For Avian Influenza Testing In Turkeys, Chickens, And Game Birds, David D. Frame, Arnaud Van Wettere
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This fact sheets gives information on collecting procedures for PCR samples to be sent to the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, for avian influenza testing of turkeys, chickens, and game birds. It includes needed supplies, how to collect samples, and how to ship the samples.
Disinfectants Against Avian Influenza Viruses, David D. Frame
Disinfectants Against Avian Influenza Viruses, David D. Frame
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This fact sheet describes disinfectants that can be used to fight against Avian influenza viruses, including the advantages, disadvantages and how to use.
Basic Selection, Nutrition And Care Of Show Poultry, Troy D. Cooper, Darrell Rothlisberger, David D. Frame
Basic Selection, Nutrition And Care Of Show Poultry, Troy D. Cooper, Darrell Rothlisberger, David D. Frame
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This fact sheet provides tips on selecting chickens for shows, and how to feed and care for show poultry.
Preparing Your Bird For The Poultry Showmanship Contest, David D. Frame
Preparing Your Bird For The Poultry Showmanship Contest, David D. Frame
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The first and most important rule of showmanship is kindness to your bird. The more cooperative your bird is, the better success you’ll have in the show ring. Careful preparation prior to the show is necessary to be an effective show person.
Information For The Poultry Showmanship Judge, Troy D. Cooper, David D. Frame
Information For The Poultry Showmanship Judge, Troy D. Cooper, David D. Frame
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Remember that you are judging showmanship, which is an opportunity for young people to demonstrate their abilities as poultry stewards. The bird serves as a prop; while the young person does the performing. The exhibitor’s attitude, appearance, speaking ability, care and management skills and willingness to follow instructions are all considered in your evaluation.
Postmortem Examination Of Turkeys, David D. Frame
Postmortem Examination Of Turkeys, David D. Frame
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Examine the outside of birds for parasites, scratches, animal bites, and other signs of injury.
Causes And Control Of Selected Diseases Related To Backyard Chicken Flocks In Utah, David D. Frame
Causes And Control Of Selected Diseases Related To Backyard Chicken Flocks In Utah, David D. Frame
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This fact sheet will discuss the cause and control of a few chicken diseases that either may be encountered or should be prevented from occurring in small suburban/urban flocks in Utah
Organizing A Poultry Showmanship Contest, Troy D. Cooper, David D. Frame
Organizing A Poultry Showmanship Contest, Troy D. Cooper, David D. Frame
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Poultry showmanship is an opportunity for young people to demonstrate their ability to present and display their bird and communicate their knowledge of poultry husbandry to others.
What Is Expected Of The Poultry Showman?, Troy D. Cooper, David D. Frame
What Is Expected Of The Poultry Showman?, Troy D. Cooper, David D. Frame
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Showmanship is an exhibitor focused activity. The bird serves as a prop, while the exhibitor does the performing
Procedure And Checklist For Water Vaccination Of Meat Turkey Flocks, David D. Frame
Procedure And Checklist For Water Vaccination Of Meat Turkey Flocks, David D. Frame
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Vaccination for certain diseases is an important component of the health management program for commercial meat turkey production. Because of logistical challenges almost all routine vaccination of meat turkey flocks is administered through the drinking water.
Basics For Raising Junior Market Turkeys For Junior Turkey Show, Allan Sulser, Jim Jensen
Basics For Raising Junior Market Turkeys For Junior Turkey Show, Allan Sulser, Jim Jensen
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This fact sheet is constructed to be used by 4-H and FFA youth for training or as a tool to aid in the growing of market turkeys for the Utah Junior Turkey Show or for local turkey shows. The basics of the Utah Turkey Show are fairly simple. Poults (day old turkeys) are ordered from your 4-H agent or FFA advisor usually by mid May of the current year. Your order is then placed by them and your poults are received by everyone in the show on the same day. Everyone receives the same breed of poult, the same age …
Postmortem Examination Of Game Birds, David D. Frame
Postmortem Examination Of Game Birds, David D. Frame
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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide general guidance to producers in performing the necropsy procedure and to encourage them to perform regular postmortem examinations of their game bird flocks.
Poultry And Game Bird Hatchery Sanitation And Biosecurity, David D. Frame
Poultry And Game Bird Hatchery Sanitation And Biosecurity, David D. Frame
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This fact sheet is particularly directed to smaller scale commercial poultry and game bird hatcheries and serves as a guide for procedures that will help hatchery operators maintain optimum sanitation and biosecurity standards.
Selecting And Preparing Broilers For Show, David D. Frame
Selecting And Preparing Broilers For Show, David D. Frame
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Raising meat-type chickens at home can be a rewarding and productive experience. Not only does it put meat in the freezer, it can also be a great 4-H project for young poultry enthusiasts. Many counties provide opportunities at fairs and other venues to show broilers in competition.
Biosecurity Principles: Protecting Your Investment, David D. Frame
Biosecurity Principles: Protecting Your Investment, David D. Frame
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Although the magnitude of economic value is usually much less in small standard-bred poultry operations compared to multimillion-dollar commercial chicken or turkey companies, there are still many reasons to protect your investment. Value is not always measured in simple dollar terms.
Biosecurity Principles: Protecting The Utah Turkey Industry, David Frame
Biosecurity Principles: Protecting The Utah Turkey Industry, David Frame
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This publication lists the diseases that are potentially a threat to the Utah turkey industry and how these diseases can best be avoided.
Basics For Raising Backyard Chickens, David D. Frame
Basics For Raising Backyard Chickens, David D. Frame
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This fact sheet is constructed to be used by local municipalities for training or as an evaluation tool in the permitting process for allowing poultry keeping in population-dense settings. It also serves as a condensed review of basic poultry keeping practices.
Handling Baby Poultry, David D. Frame, Kerry A. Rood
Handling Baby Poultry, David D. Frame, Kerry A. Rood
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With an increase in backyard poultry raising, and even keeping poultry as pets, it is necessary to keep in mind proper health concerns in handling baby poultry. Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl, and game birds can harbor and transmit certain agents that might infect people. This fact sheet will review practices that will help minimize the chance for disease transmission between you and your poultry.
Molting And Determining Production Of Laying Hens, David D. Frame
Molting And Determining Production Of Laying Hens, David D. Frame
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Genetically predisposed yellow-skinned chicken breeds (e.g., Mediterranean and Continental) fed a diet containing xanthophyll will exhibit a yellow color to fat, skin, beak, legs, and feet.
Nutrient Content Of Camelina Sativa And Feeding Trials In Turkeys, David Frame, Matt Palmer
Nutrient Content Of Camelina Sativa And Feeding Trials In Turkeys, David Frame, Matt Palmer
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There is increasing interest in converting waste cooking oil and oil produced from oilseed crops, such as camelina, into biofuels in order to decrease dependence on petroleum products for fuel sources.
Principles Of Feeding Small Flocks Of Chickens At Home, David D. Frame
Principles Of Feeding Small Flocks Of Chickens At Home, David D. Frame
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Owning a small flock of chickens is increasing in popularity, particularly in areas prohibiting the raising of larger domestic animals. Chickens not only furnish a ready source of home-grown meat and eggs, but also provide great pleasure as exhibition stock and even as pets.