Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at
2:00 pm EST
- Presented by David Frame
The third webinar in the health series will look at the skeletal system and different health issues that can develop.
Friday, February 27, 2015 at
2:00 pm EST
- Presented by Nathaniel Tablante
Avian influenza is a disease of wild birds and domestic poultry caused by many different subtypes of Type A influenza virus. The natural reservoir for Type A influenza viruses is wild water birds such as ducks and geese. New influenza A subtypes are continually emerging in...
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at
11:00 am EST
- Presented by Michael Darre
The key to a productive, happy flock is good health. Dr. Michael Darre from the University of Connecticut will be discussing some of the health concerns with egg production hens. Dr. Darre is the Extension Poultry Specialist for Connecticut, and New England. As such he is...
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at
8:00 pm EST
- Presented by Gregory Martin
With the currrent outbreaks of avian influenza on the west coast (Washington State, Oregon, California, Nevada and Idaho) it is more important than ever before to follow proper biosecurity protocols to protect your flock. Dr. Greg Martin from Penn State will be discussion...
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at
7:00 pm EST
There have been several cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the west coast migratory fowl fly way. This has resulted in the destruction of poultry flocks in Washington State and California. Dr. Joe Baker, DVM, the state veterinarian for Washington State, which has...
Monday, February 9, 2015 at
3:00 pm EST
- Presented by Phillip Clauer
Thinking about starting a backyard flock? Housing can be a key factor to consider. Phil Clauer for Penn State University will be discussing various issues related to housing for small poultry flocks.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at
2:00 pm EST
- Presented by David Frame
The avian respiratory system of birds is very different from that of mammals with a rigid lung, air sacs and extends into the bones (Pneumatic bones). This is the second in a poultry-related health series looking at health problems associated with the poultry respiratory system.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at
3:00 pm EST
The summer of 2014 saw many cases of Salmonellosis traced back to backyard poultry flocks - see CDC website: http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/live-poultry-05-14/index.html. Dr. Colin Basler of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention will be speaking about health concerns...
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at
11:00 am EST
- Presented by Jacquie Jacob
When it comes to buying eggs for your family there are many different types to chose from - conventional, brown, white, green, free-range, cage-free, omega-3 enriched, pasture-raised. What are the differences between these eggs? Why do some cost more than others? Which type of...
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at
2:00 pm EST
- Presented by David Frame
As the first in a four part webinar series on poultry health, Dr. Frame will start this webinar with an introduction to chicken health programs. The remainder of the webinar with discuss problems with the digestive system. The digestive system of poultry is exposed to a...
Thursday, December 11, 2014 at
4:00 pm EST
- Presented by Brigid McCrea
Avian bowl is a double elimination contest for 4-H state teams patterned after other knowledge bowls. Contestants must have a comprehensive knowledge of subject matter for several species of poultry, food safety, physiology, nutrition, eggs, and other related...
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at
11:00 am EST
- Presented by Paul Patterson
Feed represents over 70% of the production costs in an egg production operation. Dr. Paul Patterson from Penn State University will be discussing the feeding of replacement pullets and laying hens. Dr. Patterson is a nutritionist. The central theme of his extension and...
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at
11:00 am EST
- Presented by Kenneth Anderson
Thinking of starting a new small-scale commercial egg production flock? There are lots of decisions to make, including what type of production system to use - confinement, free-range, pasture-raised, etc. Dr. Ken Anderson from North Carolina State University will be discussing...
Thursday, November 6, 2014 at
7:00 pm EST
- Presented by Andy Larson
Thinking about starting a new small-scale poultry operation. Andy Larson, University of Illinois extension educator in local food systems and small farms, will be discussing the things you should consider.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at
7:00 pm EDT
- Presented by Anthony Pescatore
Thinking of raising your own chickens or turkeys? Processing is always the biggest issue/problem. Dr. Tony Pescatore from the University of Kentucky will be going over the basics of processing poultry. Dr. Pescatore is a poultry extension professor in the Department of Animal...