Web Directory

» A Guide for Managing Poultry Insects
   Poultry can be infested with a variety of insects and mites that feed on skin debris, feathers and blood. This article describes them and suggests possible treatments.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=499

» Biosecurity and Preventing Disease
   DEFRA provides information on biosecurity for poultry flocks.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/documents/bio_poultrykeep.pdf

» Biosecurity and the Poultry Flock
   This article explains what biosecurity is, how poultry diseases spread, how to limit viral diseases and why biosecurity is so important today.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/archive/nf597/build/nf597.pdf

» Biosecurity for Poultry
   Information on setting up a biosecurity program in order to ensure a healthy flock.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0009.html

» Cannibalism by Poultry
   This article outlines the causes, control and prevention of cannibalistic behavior among poultry, including the trimming of beaks as a preventative measure.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=731

» Control of Poultry Disease Outbreaks
   Outlines the procedures to take if disease is suspected in a flock and how to make use of laboratory services to enable proper diagnosis.
   http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G8904

» Control of Pullorum and Typhoid through Participation in the National Poultry Improvement Plan
   This article explains how taking part in this national plan can help prevent egg-transmitted diseases gaining hold in small flocks.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=429

» Diseases of Poultry
   Comprehensive information on diseases, searchable in several ways.
   http://search.ur.msstate.edu/cgi-bin/htsearch?cs=&q=%22Diseases+of+Poultry%22&ch=http:%2F%2Fwww.msstate.edu%2Fdept%2Fpoultry%2Fdismain.htm&fm=off

» Performing a Physical Exam on a Chicken
   This illustrated account describes how to restrain and calm the bird, and what signs of health to look for.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0020.html

» Poultry Diseases
   Atlas of pathology, publications, and a calendar of events of interest to poultry vets.
   http://poultrymed.com/Poultry/

» Poultry Health
   Guide to the prevention and treatment of common poultry ailments set out in tabular form.
   http://www.welphatchery.com/poultry_health.asp

» Poultry Health Articles
   Articles on poultry care and health.
   http://www.shagbarkbantams.com/contents.htm

» Poultry Necropsy Basics
   A post-mortem dissection of a dead bird may help establish the cause of death. This illustrated article explains the procedure.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0012.html

» Prevention of Rodent Infestations in Poultry Flocks
   DEFRA provides a voluntary code of practice for poultry farmers, covering the significance of rodents in the spread of disease, assessing the situation and the different means of control available.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/zoonoses/documents/reports/salrodent.pdf

» Preventive Medicine for Backyard Chickens
   Provides information to flock owners as to how diseases can occur, with advice on prevention.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0011.html

» Vaccination Guide
   The American Poultry Association provides a schedule of vaccinations for chicks and growing fowls.
   http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/vaccination_guide.htm

» Veterinary Surveillance: Great Britain Poultry Register
   Provides information on the UK poultry industry and the compulsory registration of premises with 50 or more birds.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/vetsurveillance/poultry/