Small Flock Poultry
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Small Flock Poultry Veterinary Video Lecture Series with Dr. Victoria Bowes
The OAHN Poultry network has produced educational videos for veterinarians on health and diseases in small flock poultry.
Small Flock Poultry Health Topics for Flock Owners: Video Series with Dr. Victoria Bowes
The OAHN Poultry network produced small flock educational videos for veterinarians & have shared segments that would be of interest to small flock owners.
Disease Surveillance Reports
Veterinary Reports
Producer Reports
Resources
Research and Projects
24 Apr , 2020
OAHN Poultry Network Project: Small Flock Poultry Veterinary Video Lecture Series with Dr. Victoria Bowes
The OAHN Poultry Network collaborated with Dr. Victoria Bowes on creating a video lecture series covering health and diseases of small flock poultry.
07 Oct , 2019
OAHN Poultry Research Project: Identification of Transmissible Viral Proventriculitis (TVP)
Executive summary, full report, and presentations for the OAHN Poultry research project.
30 Jul , 2019
OAHN Poultry Network Research Project: Small flock poultry medicine workshop for Ontario veterinarians
Executive summary, full report, videos and notes from the seminar, and follow-up educational videos on small flock disease.
24 Jul , 2019
OAHN Poultry Network Research Project: Antimicrobial resistance in fecal E. coli and Salmonella isolates of small poultry flocks in Ontario, Canada
Executive summary, full report, presentations, and poster for the OAHN Poultry research project.
29 Apr , 2019
Private: OAHN Small Flock Poultry Seminar – April 2019
On April 6, 2019, the OAHN poultry network hosted a small flock poultry seminar and workshop in the Animal Health Lab / Pathobiology building at the University of Guelph. Below, you will find the video recordings of the presentations, as well as digital copies of the handouts and slides. To view our page of small …
23 May , 2018
OAHN Poultry Research Project: Evaluating virulence genes and antimicrobial susceptibility of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli from Ontario broiler and broiler breeder flocks
Executive summary, full report, and poster for the OAHN Poultry research project.
25 Sep , 2015
Small Poultry Flock Disease Surveillance Project
Have you ever had birds become sick/die but didn’t know why?The University of Guelph and OMAFRA, through the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) and the Ontario Animal Health Network, are conducting a baseline surveillance study to determine the most common infectious diseases found in small flocks in Ontario. To learn more, check out our flier and further …
Resources for Small Flock Poultry Veterinarians
13 Apr , 2023
CFIA Infosheets: Spring Migration Means Your Birds Are at Higher Risk of Avian Influenza
Multiple infosheets in English and French about protecting your flock from avian influenza.
24 Apr , 2020
OAHN Poultry Network Project: Small Flock Poultry Veterinary Video Lecture Series with Dr. Victoria Bowes
The OAHN Poultry Network collaborated with Dr. Victoria Bowes on creating a video lecture series covering health and diseases of small flock poultry.
01 Apr , 2019
General Small Flock Resources
Check out these resources for veterinarians and small flock owners.
21 Feb , 2019
Private: Small Flock Poultry Resources for Veterinarians
Veterinary Resources regarding Small Flock Poultry
11 Dec , 2017
Flu vaccination recommendations for poultry workers from OMHLTC
English and French flu vaccination recommendations and information for those working in the poultry industry.
23 Sep , 2016
Private: Small Flock Conference Call – Sept. 14, 2016
View a recording of the OAHN Small Flock Network’s quarterly call from September 14, 2016.
09 May , 2016
Private: Small Poultry Flock Workshop for Veterinarians – Presentations, Live Video, and Resources
Find videos of all presentations and downloads of all PowerPoint presentations used during the day, as well as additional resources.
25 Jun , 2015
Small Flock Communication on Avian Influenza
This avian influenza handout discusses what avian influenza is, how it’s spread, how to prevent it, and links to more information.
Resources for Small Flock Poultry Producers
09 Feb , 2022
Infographic: Avian Influenza Information for Backyard Flock Owners
An infographic outlining the causes and signs of AI, as well as how to practice proper biosecurity.
16 Feb , 2021
Infectious Laryngotracheitis in Poultry Factsheet
To download a copy of this fact sheet, please click here. Otherwise, view the fact sheet below:
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) Biosecurity Infographic
The following document was created by the OAHN Poultry network and the OAPV. Please download a copy of the PDF here, and view the infographic below.
15 Sep , 2020
Avian Influenza Reminder for Small Flock Owners and Bird Fanciers – Sep 2020
There is an increased risk of AI infection to poultry flocks and game birds during fall wild bird migration.
Avian Influenza Reminder for Poultry Farmers – Sep 2020
There is an increased risk of AI infection to poultry flocks during fall wild bird migrations.
08 Sep , 2020
Keeping your family healthy with backyard poultry, including chicks and ducklings
To download a PDF of this fact sheet, follow this link for English: https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Backyard-Poultry_Fact-sheet_20200901.pdf and this link for French: https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/200713.Backyard-Poultry_Fact-sheet_FR_20200901.pdf
30 Jul , 2020
Small Flock Poultry Health Topics for Flock Owners: Video Series with Dr. Victoria Bowes
01 Apr , 2019
General Small Flock Resources
Check out these resources for veterinarians and small flock owners.
11 Dec , 2017
Flu vaccination recommendations for poultry workers from OMHLTC
English and French flu vaccination recommendations and information for those working in the poultry industry.
Entry Point Signage for Poultry and Swine Barns
English and French printable signs to help stop the spread of influenza between people and animals.
30 Nov , 2015
Infographics: Poultry Biosecurity
An in-depth, visual look at biosecurity for your poultry operation.
27 Oct , 2015
Special Advisory from Canadian Hatching Egg Producers – Avian Influenza: How ready are you?
Learn about the risks of avian influenza, how to practice proper biosecurity, surveillance, and resources.
25 Jun , 2015
Small Flock Communication on Avian Influenza
This avian influenza handout discusses what avian influenza is, how it’s spread, how to prevent it, and links to more information.
Podcasts
Continuing Education Videos
Helpful Links and Contact Information
07 Jan , 2020
List of veterinary clinics that treat small flock poultry in Ontario – as of July 2020
Please click HERE to access a listing of veterinary clinics that treat small flock poultry species in Ontario. Data is obtained from CVO register (https://onlineservice.cvo.org/webs/cvo/register/#/) and updated periodically. small flock vet clinics
20 Oct , 2015
Poultry Government, Producer, and Owner Resources
Links and resources related to government/regulation, poultry owners and producers.
09 Oct , 2015
Important Contact Information: Poultry
A list of industry and government contacts.
22 Jun , 2015
Continuing Education Links and Resources for Poultry Veterinarians
This list of links provides a great starting point for poultry vets and producers.
Team Members
Dr. Alison Moore
Co-lead
OMAFRA
Dr. Emily Martin
Animal Health Laboratory
Al Dam
OMAFRA
Dr. Michele Guerin
Ontario Veterinary College
Dr. Mike Petrik
Private Practitioner
Dr. Fernando Salgado-Bierman
Private Practitioner
Dr. Ben Schlegel
Private Practitioner
Dr. Alex Weisz
Private Practitioner
Dr. Tim Pasma
Epidemiologist
OMAFRA
TBD
OAHN Coordinator
Animal Health Laboratory