Commercial Poultry News - January 2023 | University of Maryland Extension

Updated: January 18, 2023

January 2023

HPAI Prevention and Control

On December 9 in Denton, MD, Dr. Nathaniel Tablante, through his USDA-NIFA grant and Zoetis sponsorship, offered a day of talks with plenty of interaction with growers. The full video and each presenters’ presentation are linked here with great back-and-forth information to listen for! Read and watch more>>

Can Hemp Products be Used in Broiler Diets?

Jennifer Timmons, Associate Professor, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

As directed by the 2018 Farm Bill, the United States Department of Agriculture issued regulations and guidelines for the commercial production of industrial hemp in the United States. Read more>>

Jennifer Timmons, Hemp in Broiler Diets Article — Dr. Jennifer Timmons

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Biosecurity Reminders: It Doesn’t Hurt To Refresh!

Key biosecurity practices:

Clean and disinfect vehicles. Don’t walk through or drive trucks, tractors, or equipment in areas where waterfowl or other wildlife feces may be. If you can’t avoid this, clean your shoes, vehicle, and equipment thoroughly to prevent bringing disease agents back to your flock. This is especially important when visiting with farmers or those who hunt wildfowl, such as when gathering at a local coffee shop, restaurant, or gas station. Read more>>

What To Do If You See Signs of Disease in Your Flock

Commercial poultry producers should follow the procedures of contacting the company they grow for when they notice signs of disease. This can include decreased water or feed consumption, increased mortality, swelling around the head or legs, nasal discharge, or lack of energy.

In Delaware, email the Delaware Poultry Health Hotline at poultry.health@delaware.gov or call 302-698-4507 and provide your contact information, size of flock, location, and concerns.

In Maryland, report any unusual or sudden increases in sick birds to the MDA Animal Health Program at 410-841-5810. Commercial chicken growers and backyard flock owners can email questions to MD.Birdflu@maryland.gov.

In Virginia, report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to the State Veterinarian’s Office at 804-692-0601 or vastatevet@vdacs.virginia.gov or through the USDA’s toll-free number, 866-536-7593.

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Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limits Announced For 2023

By Paul Goeringer, Extension Legal Specialist, UMD

In October 2022, the IRS announced the revised federal estate tax and gift tax limits for 2023. The federal estate tax limit will rise from $12.06 million in 2022 to $12.92 million in 2023. The federal gift tax limit will jump from $16,000 in 2022, to $17,000 in 2023. In Maryland, state estate tax limits will stay at $5 million. Read more>>