Maryland Poultry

Welcome to University of Maryland Extension Poultry Pages!

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A.I. HOTLINES

• 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 or after hours at 410-841-5971.
• 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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USDA HPAI 2022/2024 Confirmed Detections: USDA - HPAI 2023/2024 CONFIRMED DETECTIONS

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Page Click Here

Click Here to View Videos: Preventing Outbreaks of Avian Influenza

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Commercial Poultry Grower Meeting Topics for 2024:
October 1, 2024 - Commercial Poultry Grower Meeting - Denton 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 'Packers & Stockyard Rule Updates' & 'Litter Management for Salmonella Control'
November 6, 2024 - Composting - Georgetown, DE

Commercial Poultry Grower Meeting Topics for 2024:

October 1, 2024 - Commercial Poultry Grower Meeting - Denton 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

'Packers & Stockyard Rule Updates' & 'Litter Management for Salmonella Control'

November 6, 2024 - Composting - Georgetown, DE

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To see Grower Lunch Breaks presentation and videos

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Protecting Your Flocks' Health In: English Korean Spanish Vietnamese

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Commercial Poultry Production

Our goal is to help Delmarva's poultry industry and growers with general practical knowledge about production practices in order to continue to develop, maintain, and operate economically viable and environmentally responsible poultry operations.
Upcoming Poultry Events

o Oct. 1 - Com. Grower Mtg. - Denton, MD
o Nov. 6 - Composting - Georgetown, DE
Small Flock/Backyard Poultry

Interested in owning a small flock?
Do you already have a small flock?
Raising a backyard flock can be very rewarding for the entire family. Poultry is usually classified into three categories: 1) egg layers, 2) meat-type, and 3) dual purpose.
Poultry Publications

Commercial Poultry
Backyard/Small Flock Poultry
Biosecurity
Grower Lunch Break Notes
International
Newsletters
Poultry Health
Poultry Videos and Podcasts

Preventing Outbreaks of Avian Influenza Through Science-based Education of:
'Commercial Poultry Farmers', 'Technical Personnel' and 'Backyard Poultry Producers' with subtitles in 5 languages;
Disease Control; Backyard: Raising Laying Hens, Backyard Farming Video Poo Series
Meet Our Poultry Educators

Extension Specialists and County Educators are available to help answer questions and give advice in care and management of your flock.