Poultry News

In light of the recent outbreaks of mad cow disease and avian influenza in The Netherlands and Turkey, the Department of Agriculture (DA) of the Philippines has issued a temporary ban on the importation of cattle and related products from The Netherlands and poultry products from Turkey. The ban covers live animals, meat, and meat by-products derived from cattle, as well as domestic and wild birds and their products from the two affected countries. Mad cow disease, also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), has been detected in The Netherlands, as reported to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)...

Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is an infectious disease caused by influenza A viruses that affect birds, both domesticated and wild. The United States is currently experiencing a surge in bird flu outbreaks, with the number of affected birds in 2022 nearing record levels. Since early 2022, more than 49 million birds in 46 states have been infected with the virus or have been culled due to exposure to infected birds. The current outbreak is already more widespread than the largest bird flu outbreak on record, which occurred in 2015, affecting 50.5 million birds in 21 states. While...

Poultry farms in Bulacan province, Philippines are taking proactive measures to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza or bird flu after a commercial farm in the town of Sta. Maria lost P6.2 million due to the disease. Officials announced on Monday that laboratory tests conducted by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) confirmed the presence of the type A subtype H5N1 strain of bird flu in samples taken from the affected farm. One commercial farm became an epicenter when at least 80 chicken layers died between January 17 and 25, prompting the depopulation of over 17,000 chicken layers on...

As egg prices continue to soar due to recent outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, more and more consumers are turning to backyard chickens to ensure a steady supply of fresh eggs. But before embarking on this endeavor, it’s important to learn the best practices for raising a healthy and happy backyard flock. In this article, we’ll share some expert tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Acreage Living Newsletter to help you get started. Plan Ahead for a Healthy Flock According to Christa Hartsook, small farms program coordinator for Farm, Food and Enterprise Development with ISU Extension and...