Organic Production and Bird Health

Content Source: University of Arkansas

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This factsheet from the University of Arkansas covers health management for organic and free-range poultry. It outlines methods for early disease detection through systematic bird observation and examination, unique challenges of free-range production including predation and environmental exposure, common bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases, and biosecurity practices as the primary prevention strategy for organic producers.

Region

Midwest

Topic

Livestock Well-Being

Category

Livestock

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