This article provides information on small flocks and how avian influenza impacts small flock poultry operations, specifically in regards to the Pacific Flyway, while the general message is applicable elsewhere. […]
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This article provides avian influenza background and timing in regards to the Pacific Flyway, but the general message is applicable elsewhere. Background In our newfound world of pandemic awareness, it
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The American Poultry Association is pleased to honor Erik Nelsen A few words from Erik Nelsen: My long journey with poultry began in 1956 at the age of five. A
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Our American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection reflects that a crooked toe is a defect that results in a .5 to 2 point deduction per toe. Are you curious about
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Darkling Beetles The darkling beetle or lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus, is rapidly becoming more of a nuisance in poultry operations. Large populations of beetles sometimes migrate to nearby residential areas, especially after
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Fleas are occasionally found in the poultry house. They are usually first noticed in the litter, where a wide range of hosts are attached, including rats, mice, chickens and people.
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This poem, “From a Bird’s Eye View,” is being republished from it’s appearance in the 1995 APA Yearbook. Who said Chicken shows are fun? I’ll be glad when it’s over
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The American Poultry Association is pleased to honor LeRoy “Lee” Morey A few words from LeRoy Morey: I was born into the poultry world. My mother’s father, Ralph Sage, was
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The American Poultry Association is pleased to honor Jerry and Mary Ann Bonds A few words from Jerry and Mary Ann Bonds: It all started when we moved back from
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Northeastern Poultry Congress is underway and moving full steam ahead planning this year’s show. We are proudly announcing a very special show this
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The APA works to support the community breeding and raising Standard Bred Poultry in all its phases with a goal on breeding to the Standard of Perfection.