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U.S. confirms first case of H5N1 avian influenza in pigs

Real Agriculture

Department of Agriculture has confirmed its first detection of H5N1 avian influenza in pigs. The virus that has devastated poultry flocks over the past several years and been found in dairy herds across the U.S. was identified in five pigs on a backyard farm in central Oregon that has a mix of poultry. Read More

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2025

NASDA

Further, we believe these areas represent critical opportunities where state departments of agriculture can lead impactful change and champion effective policy solutions this year. Farm Bill The upcoming farm bill must be dedicated to supporting American agriculture and essential food and nutrition assistance programs. territories.

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Profitable Practices: Poultry innovation improves bird health and reduces costs

Real Agriculture

Scott Buchan sees the impact of technology whenever hes watching his broiler chickens or looking at his hydro bills. For Buchan, who operates Buchrest Farms along with his family in Ontarios Waterloo Region, investing in technology and innovation plays a key role in making the operation more profitable and sustainable.

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Avian influenza back in B.C. poultry flocks

Real Agriculture

An eight month streak with no new cases of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry flocks across all of Canada has been broken, as the virus has been confirmed on three poultry farms in B.C.’s ’s Fraser Valley this week. The new cases, confirmed on Oct. 21, are in the Abbotsford and Chilliwack areas.

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Avian influenza back in B.C. poultry flocks

Real Agriculture

An eight month streak with no new cases of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry flocks across all of Canada has been broken, as the virus has been confirmed on three poultry farms in B.C.’s s Fraser Valley this week. The new cases, confirmed on Oct. 21, are in the Abbotsford and Chilliwack areas.

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Why pastured poultry is good fit for grassland farm

Farmers Weekly

They apply their manure directly on the land while rooting around in the cowpats for parasitic worm and fly eggs and larvae, roosting in a mesh-floored mobile shed at night. […] The post Why pastured poultry is good fit for grassland farm appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Management of Ecto-parasites in Poultry and Pigs

Agric4profits

External parasites, including lice and mites, attack poultry by either sucking blood or feeding on the skin or feathers. Poultry flocks infested with lice or mites often exhibit similar symptoms, such as decreased egg production, reduced appetite, and weight loss.

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