Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2023: $119,888.00
Projected End Date: 09/30/2026
Grant Recipient:
Lincoln University of Missouri
Region: North Central
State: Missouri
Project Coordinator:
Dr. Tatijana Fisher
Lincoln University of Missouri
Description:
The Small Flock Poultry Fundamentals for Extension and Veterinary Professionals webinar series is an eight-session professional development program designed to build confidence and practical knowledge among professionals working with small flock clientele. The series provides a foundation in poultry biology, housing, nutrition, welfare, disease recognition, biosecurity, food safety, and reportable diseases while strengthening participants' ability to effectively communicate with and support diverse poultry owners. Each webinar combines science-based information with practical recommendations that can be readily applied in educational programs, veterinary practice, and client interactions. The series serves as a valuable resource for professionals who are new to poultry as well as those seeking to expand their existing knowledge, equipping participants with tools and resources to better support the communities they serve.
Session #5 - Biosecurity for Small Poultry Flocks - Explore practical biosecurity strategies that help reduce disease risks in small flocks. Participants will learn how to communicate effective biosecurity recommendations, address common challenges faced by backyard poultry owners, and promote practices that protect both individual flocks and the broader poultry community.
Session #5 - Biosecurity for Small Poultry Flocks - Explore practical biosecurity strategies that help reduce disease risks in small flocks. Participants will learn how to communicate effective biosecurity recommendations, address common challenges faced by backyard poultry owners, and promote practices that protect both individual flocks and the broader poultry community.
Type:
Webinar
Transcript Embedded:
Yes
Target audience:
Educators
This product is associated with the project "Developing veterinary and extension professionals’ capacity to support small-scale poultry farming in Missouri"
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