Wells County Members are reminded of the health requirements for poultry which includes proof (certificate) that the bird originated from a National Poultry Improvement Program (NPIP) approved flock or a negative blood test for pullorum-typhiod within 90 days of the fair. Members should plan to bring their birds to the blood testing, Saturday, July 9th, 9:30-12:30pm at the 4-H Park Cookhouse Patio. To arrange a special time, contact Stasha Carney 273-5290. The blood test is free.
Only birds not from a NPIP flock need to be tested. Waterfowl, turkeys and quail do not need to be tested.
Local veterinarians can also do the blood testing.
Salmonella pullorum and gallinarum (pullorum typhoid) are bacterial diseases that can produce heavy losses in chickens, turkeys and sometimes other poultry. Losses are greatest in very young birds, but can be seen at almost any age. Survivors of these infections remain carriers for life and can become sources of infections for other birds. As a result, chicks are hatched with the infection and frequently die.
These diseases can be prevented by purchasing stock from hatcheries and breeder sources listed as participants of the National Poultry Improvement Program (NPIP).
For more information about the Poultry Health Requirements, contact the Indiana Board of Animal Health 317-227-0320, or the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 260-824-6412.
Only birds not from a NPIP flock need to be tested. Waterfowl, turkeys and quail do not need to be tested.
Local veterinarians can also do the blood testing.
Salmonella pullorum and gallinarum (pullorum typhoid) are bacterial diseases that can produce heavy losses in chickens, turkeys and sometimes other poultry. Losses are greatest in very young birds, but can be seen at almost any age. Survivors of these infections remain carriers for life and can become sources of infections for other birds. As a result, chicks are hatched with the infection and frequently die.
These diseases can be prevented by purchasing stock from hatcheries and breeder sources listed as participants of the National Poultry Improvement Program (NPIP).
For more information about the Poultry Health Requirements, contact the Indiana Board of Animal Health 317-227-0320, or the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 260-824-6412.
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