Virginia Tech Poultry Extension

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The poultry industry includes chickens, eggs, and turkeys and is Virginia’s largest agricultural driver, generating $12.5B in economic activity for the state.

Illustration of chickens. Four hens and a rooster. One hen nesting.

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Highly contagious avian influenza confirmed in Virginia commercial poultry industry , article
The disease could be economically devastating to Virginia poultry industry and could also cause backyard owners to lose their entire flock, says Michael Persia, a Virginia Tech expert.
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Faculty Spotlight: Leonie Jacobs (APSC) SMART Broiler Grant , redirect
Bettering broiler chicken welfare by automatically evaluating their behavior

Thinking about a backyard flock?

Screenshot image of VCE Publication. Ten Things to Know Before You Get Chickens.

Screenshot of the linked Poutry Extension Collaborative (PEC) site.

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