The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is launching new spring biosecurity educational materials for both would-be bird buyers and experienced poultry owners on how the simple steps and routines of biosecurity can greatly reduce disease risks. People may raise different types of birds for all kinds of different reasons, and the one thing they should all have in common is basic biosecurity.
“Poultry owners might be used to us sounding the alarm on highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, this time of year and talking about how biosecurity can limit the threat of this disease,” said Senior Veterinarian Dr. Shauna Voss. “This year we’re taking a different approach and instead of highlighting one disease, we’re highlighting one solution for many diseases, which is effective biosecurity.”
Spring is a popular time of year to buy baby poultry and get started on this season’s backyard flock. With that in mind, the Board developed resources for first timers just getting started with poultry, seasoned poultry pros who might need a little refresher, and even people without poultry who can pick up a few good habits around any domesticated animals.
These resources are available in checklist-based formats to guide people new to the concept of biosecurity through the small things they can do to make a big impact on their flock health.
Minnesota Board of Animal Health news release
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