Virginia Tech Poultry Extension
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Update on the current status of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in VirginiaThis outbreak dates back to 2022 and continues to return each fall winter with migratory birds. In later 2024, HPAI returned to the USA, but most of these outbreaks were located in the Pacific and Mississippi flyways (Western and Midwest United States). In January, it became evident that HPAI (circulating virus from migratory birds) has returned to the Atlantic flyway including Virginia. We have numerous states around us (NC, WV, PA and DE) that have identified current outbreaks and within VA we have had several wild birds that have tested positive. This virus continues to infect commercial and backyard poultry across the USA. More...
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Upcoming
Backyard Poultry Processing Workshop
June 2 & 3, 2025
Register for the session that works with your schedule!
Limit 10 participants per session
Cost $75/participant : Includes lunch + two chickens to process and take home!
Please make checks payable to "Treasurer, Virginia Tech" you can mail or drop payment off at 133 LeGrande Avenue Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 M-F 8AM-4:30PM
Questions?
Please reach out to Joanne Jones (jojenki1@vt.edu | (434) 542-5884)
In the News
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Take precautions to minimize risk of highly contagious avian influenza , articleThe disease could be economically devastating to Virginia’s poultry industry and could cause backyard owners to lose their entire flock, says Michael Persia, a Virginia Tech expert.
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Highly contagious avian influenza confirmed in Virginia commercial poultry industry , articleThe 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 , redirectBettering broiler chicken welfare by automatically evaluating their behavior
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