Prevent Avian Influenza at Your Farm
November 10, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is working closely with State and local officials and industry experts to assist poultry producers in the surveillance, reporting, and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Experts are still evaluating how HPAI is spreading in the United States.
The best way to prevent HPAI at your farm is by consistently using appropriate biosecurity measures. Here is a factsheet with simple wildlife management practices.
HPAIFactsheet (pdf; 783KB)
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Upcoming Events
On-Farm Research Network
March 17, 2025
Avon, NY
The Cornell Cooperative Extension NWNY Program and Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) are hosting a one-day event bringing together farmers, industry professionals, and researchers to explore the power of on-farm research and how to get involved.
Transition Calf Workshop
March 18, 2025 : Transition Calf Program
Strykersville, NY
Are transition calves a bottleneck in your heifer rearing program? Want to upskill your employees to improve the calf transition period? Join regional dairy specialists and PRO-Dairy for this comprehensive, hands-on workshop!
Colostrum and Calf Technologies
March 18, 2025 : Colostrum and Calf Technologies
Pavilion, NY
Join us for a dinner meeting with Penn State University's renowned calf specialist, Dr. Melissa Cantor, on new applied research on extended colostrum feeding and calf-hood technology use.
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