Mississippi Poultry Association

Avian Influenza (AI) – What Poultry Growers Need to Know

Mark_LeggettOne page identifying what Avian Influenza is and pictures of infected birds.More info

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Goes into detail the common symptoms poultry have when infected with Avian Influenza (AI).More info

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Biosecurity Checklist

is2014Provides a useful checklist to help maintain strong biosecurity on your farm.More info



Avian Influenza: Things You Should Know

Provides information that describes Avian Influenza (AI), the cause of AI, how it is transmitted, common AI symptoms, and what to if you expect your flock is infected.More info

Avian Influenza Threat Requires Heightened Biosecurity Measures

Highlights the importance of biosecurity and how to safeguard your farm by providing information on sound biosecurity practices.More info

New Board of Animal Health Disposal Procedures

Jim_WatsonDr. Jim Watson explains new disposal procedures for poultry infected with AI. There are three approved ways: burial, composting in or outside the house  and in some cases landfills.More info



USDA to Change Rules on Avian Influenza Indemnity; Banks to Work with Growers

Mark_LeggettUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has changed its rules on AI indemnity payments so that poultry producers and integrators will now share the indemnity payment.

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