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Updated: April 15, 2022

Avian Flu Could Threaten Eastern Shore Poultry Flocks

DOVER, Del - According to an article in the Delmarva Farmer, prior to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza being confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Delaware on Feb. 23, multiple cases of of Eurasian H5 HPAI were detected in wild birds in Delaware on Feb. 16, as the bird flu continues to spread in the United States.
Commercial Chicks at Drinker
Updated: April 15, 2022

Avian Flue Could Threaten Eastern Shore Poultry Flocks

DOVER, Del - According to an article in the Delmarva Farmer, prior to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza being confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Delaware on Feb. 23, multiple cases of of Eurasian H5 HPAI were detected in wild birds in Delaware on Feb. 16, as the bird flu continues to spread in the United States.
Commercial Chicks at Drinker
Updated: April 15, 2022

Taking Biosecurity Measures to Limit Your Legal Liability for Spread of Avian Influenza

The possibility of an avian influenza (AI) outbreak on the Delmarva is scary. The recent HPAI outbreaks in Delaware and Maryland resulted in more than two   million birds at commercial poultry flocks being affected. Infected birds are euthanized to help contain the disease, resulting in large economic loss to both the grower and  integrator.
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Updated: March 11, 2022

Leg Health in Chickens (FS-1179)

In this fact sheet and in the associated series of infographics, we will examine a variety of illnesses which impact the leg health of poultry, including: Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO), Bumblefoot Osteoporosis, Tibial Dyschondroplasia (TD), and Twisted Legs. Authors: Anna Magnaterra and Dr. Shawna Weimer. Title: Leg Health in Chickens (FS-1179).
Updated: February 25, 2022

USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Poultry Flock in Delaware

WASHINGTON, February 23, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in New Castle County, Delaware.
Updated: June 11, 2021

Commercial Poultry Publications

Commercial Poultry information
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Updated: June 10, 2021

Poultry Events

A list of events, webinars, and workshops regarding commercial poultry production in Maryland.
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Updated: February 23, 2021

Slaughter and Process Facilities in Maryland

A directory with a broader listing of slaughter and/or processing facilities, including commercial plants.
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Updated: January 6, 2021

Broiler Production Management for Potential and Existing Growers

Broiler production is the largest agricultural revenue generator in Maryland. A broiler is a chicken produced specifically for meat production. Broiler production includes small fryer- to large roaster-type chickens. Approximately 35 percent of cash farm income in Maryland was from broilers in 2016. Maryland ranked eighth nationally in the number of meat chickens produced, and tenth in the number of pounds of meat chickens.