The Poultry Vet

03/03/2026

It’s National Bird Health Awareness Week, the perfect time to brush up on biosecurity to limit the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/defend-the-flock

01/29/2026

The 2026 Defend the Flock calendar has landed! 🐔
A favorite among bird owners, it features beautiful poultry photos plus monthly biosecurity reminders to help keep your birds healthy all year long.

How to order your 2026 Defend the Flock calendar:

-Click the order link.

-Search “Defend” to find the calendar.

-Enter the quantity you’d like in the ENTER QUANTITY field (limit 5 per person).

-Click the + button to add the item to your cart. (Note: The + button must remain checked for the item to stay in your cart.)

-Scroll to the bottom of the page and click GO TO CART.

-Enter your shipping address information.

-Scroll to the bottom of the page and click SUBMIT ORDER.

-Once complete, check your email for a confirmation message.

Order your calendar today: https://mrp-usda.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/WOEIS_PublicSite_Catalog

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

Highly pathogenic avian influenza poses a serious threat. Don’t miss our webinar on Jan. 30 as USDA APHIS experts discuss the best ways to protect the health of your poultry and the benefits of biosecurity assessments.

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08/01/2025

The annual conference of the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) was held this week in Portland, Oregon. A lot of the focus was on Avian Influenza and Salmonella.

07/23/2025

New Northern Fowl Mite treatment approved for laying hens!

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Exzolt (fluralaner oral solution) for the treatment and control of northern fowl mites (Ornithonyssus sylvi

02/10/2025

https://www.poultryworld.net/health-nutrition/health/a-vets-view-6-areas-of-risk-when-dealing-with-avian-influenza/?utm_source=Maileon&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pw_all_traffic_con_non_base-newsletter_email_oth_regulier-2025-02-10&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.poultryworld.net%2Fhealth-nutrition%2Fhealth%2Fa-vets-view-6-areas-of-risk-when-dealing-with-avian-influenza%2F&mlnt=5twwBboDsKya9AsGlyJ_SoaL2BgcL_mu1trhNTKe53QxKxfsevHrJQ&mlnm=LexbmAIS_MA&mlnl=HgYhiGs4BqA&mlnc=Pq-ddTbenH8&mlnch=ra-Qgh6GxSSNZXVXIA2vbA&mlnmsg=2afo3FmJ_wo4S7vMayXtAw

The government has declared an all-England, Wales and Scotland avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) along with regional housing measures to protect the

11/19/2024

Avian Influenza on the rise.

The Defend the Flock Resource Center brings together biosecurity information and free resources from USDA and other experts.

02/29/2024

01/10/2024

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/urgent-voluntary-recall-dd-commodities-ltd-3-d-pet-products-premium-parrot-food-due-potential

D&D Commodities Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of 3-D® Pet Products Premium Parrot Food, 4 lb. jar, UPC 719195135045, Lot Number 102525G, due to potential Salmonella contamination.