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Recent News & Updates:

Rocky Mountain Feather Fanciers (updated 5.22.08)

Rocky Mountain Feather Fanciers are hosting their 29th Annual show September 26-28, 2008 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. For more information, click here.

 

 

 

Colorado Poultry Clinic (updated 4.10.08)

APA Sanctioned Show on May 18, 2008. For more information, please cut and paste this link into your browser: www.coloradopoultryclinic.com

 

Avian Influenza:

You have probably heard a lot about Avian Influenza - it is very real and very contagious amongst birds. Avian Influenza is a disease of birds and can transmit to humans - usually to pass to humans, it does require close contact with infected birds. Please scroll down on this page and read more on Avian Influenza. If you have birds that die suddenly and need help or have questions -- there is a Colorado Help Line that you can call (see below).

New Animal Care & Housing Form for 2007-2008:

All livestock & horse projects will be required to have on file in the Extension Office this new Animal Care & Housing Form to enroll in a livestock/horse project. It is similar to the Primary Care Form that was required for livestock in 2006-2007. You can view it or download it by clicking here.

 

Boulder County Fair Results!!

Click here for all the 4-H and FFA results from the 2007 Fair.

 

Who should I contact concerning dead birds?

To report sick or dying domestic poultry or dead wild birds, please contact the Colorado Help Line at 1-877-462-2911. To read more...click here.

Record Books:

User Guide for using e-Records - click here.

e-Record Books will be implemented in 2007-2008 4-H Year - Link to State 4-H Record Book site

 

Forms & Requirements:

Animal Care & Housing Form (Required for 2007-2008) - click here.

MQA & PQA Requirements - click here.

2008 Market Animal Sale Rules - (look for it in March)

 

Poultry Information Resources - click on the following:

CSU Youth Extension - Poultry Resources

Poultry Information (OSU)

Penn State Poultry Extension - http://poultryextension.psu.edu/Management.html

Poultry Housing, Virg.Coop. Extension - http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/poultry/factsheets/designs.html

U. of Missouri Extension - http://extension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/poultry/

Mississippi State Extension - http://www.msstate.edu/dept/poultry/pub1276.htm

Poultry - A Guide to Management

Managing the Family Chicken Flock

 

Prevention and Treatment of specific conditions:

Common Lice & Mites of Poultry - Identification & Treatment

Management & Control of Arthropod Pests of Poultry & Pets

Facts about Exotic Newcastle Disease - click here.

Biosecurity Campaign - click here.

 

Avian Influenza:

Avain Flu Brochure

Facts about Avian Influenza & Biosecurity - click here.

U.S. Dept. of Interior - Avian Influenza

Colorado Bird Health - Avian Influenza

 

Duck, Geese, Waterfowl Rearing & Management - click on the following to view:

Raising Ducks

Raising Geese

Raising Geese - USDA publication

Raising Waterfowl

 

Affliated Links:

CSU Youth Livestock Extension Website

Colorado State University - Animal Science Website

 

Shows, Judging Contests, & Sales:

I.A.F.E. (International Association of Fairs & Exhibitions) - National Code of Show Ring Ethics

Link to Boulder County Fair website

Link to Colorado State Fair website

Link to Ak-Sar-Ben - 4-H Stock Show

 

If you have questions contact Nick J. Striegel, D.V.M. at:

nstriegel@co.boulder.co.us

 

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