{"id":8997,"date":"2025-01-29T14:32:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T19:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=8997"},"modified":"2025-01-29T14:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T19:53:21","slug":"2025-poultry-health-seminar","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/event\/2025-poultry-health-seminar\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Poultry Health Seminar"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Saturday, March 8, 2025<br \/>\n9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.<br \/>\nUniversity of Maine at Augusta, Randall Student Center (Fireside Lounge)<br \/>\n46 University Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330 (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/qNnk8o9YWYLnLHKn7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $25-$60 (Lunch provided)<br \/>\n<em>(Sliding scale pay what you can)<\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000002btly\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Register Online <\/span><\/a>\n<p><strong>Join Our Poultry Health Seminar for New and Beginning Farmers!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you a new or aspiring poultry farmer? This seminar is designed just for you. Gain essential knowledge to keep your small flock thriving with expert-led talks covering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic Care:<\/strong> Learn the daily essentials for healthy and happy poultry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small Flock Nutrition:<\/strong> Discover feeding strategies tailored to your flock&#8217;s needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biosecurity:<\/strong> Protect your birds from diseases with practical prevention tips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common Health Issues:<\/strong> Identify and address common poultry ailments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual Necropsy:<\/strong> Get a unique, educational look at understanding poultry anatomy and diagnosing potential issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re just starting or looking to expand your knowledge, this seminar will provide the tools and insights to ensure your flock&#8217;s success. Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow farmers and poultry health experts!<\/p>\n<p>Participants will also get a free copy of The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition: A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease by Gail Damerow.<\/p>\n<p>(Snow Date: March 9, 2025)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Register now and take the first step toward healthy and happy poultry!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Schedule:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>9:00 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Welcome<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:15 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Getting started with backyard poultry<br \/>\n<em>Dr. Rachel White, UMaine Cooperative Extension Livestock Educator<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:15 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Small flock nutrition<br \/>\n<em>Dr. Colt Knight, UMaine Cooperative Extension Livestock Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>11:15 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Break<\/p>\n<p><strong>11:30 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Biosecurity<br \/>\n<em>Carol Delaney, State Livestock Specialist, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation &amp; Forestry<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>12:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Lunch<\/p>\n<p><strong>1:00 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Accessing health resources<br \/>\n<em>Dr. Rachel White<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>1:15 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Common diseases of poultry<br \/>\n<em>Dr. Amanda Bisol, Clinical Veterinarian<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2:15 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Chicken anatomy virtual necropsy<br \/>\n<em>Dr. Dana Hill, UMaine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic Veterinarian<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>4:00 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; End of workshop<\/p>\n<p>This workshop is part of a series supported in part by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/funding\/nadprp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Integrated into this series is an invitation to participate further in bolstering your fortress against invading pathogens and parasites. Those who chose to participate will receive, at no cost, in-person support for planning disease prevention on your farm and lab tests on your animals determined by your veterinarian. For more information on this, please the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/ahw\/animal_health\/biosecurity\/planning.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program website<\/a> or contact Carol Delaney, Livestock Specialist, <a href=\"mailto:carol.delaney@maine.gov\">carol.delaney@maine.gov<\/a> or 207-215-4968.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Sue Baez at <a href=\"mailto:sue.baez@maine.edu\">sue.baez@maine.edu<\/a> or 207.667.8212 to discuss your needs. 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