Maryland Poultry

Welcome to University of Maryland Extension Poultry Pages!

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Composting - Fact Sheets:

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Resource Pages

Click Here FOR THE DELMARVA HPAI PAGE

Click Here FOR RESOURCES, MOVEMENT PERMITS, TEST & SURVEILLANCE, FAQ'S

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A.I. HOTLINES

• In Delaware, email the Delaware Poultry Health Hotline at poultry.health@delaware.gov or call 302-698-4507 and provide your contact information, size of flock, location, and concerns.
• In Maryland, report any unusual or sudden increases in sick birds to the MDA Animal Health Program at 410-841-5810 or after hours at 410-841-5971.
• In Virginia, report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to the State Veterinarian’s Office at 804-692-0601 or vastatevet@vdacs.virginia.gov or through the USDA’s toll-free number, 866-536-7593.

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USDA HPAI 2022/2024 Confirmed Detections: USDA - HPAI CONFIRMED LAST 30 DAYS DETECTIONS

BEAT-HPAI - A new Risk Assessment Tool to identify areas for improvement Click Here (This takes a minute to open)

Click Here to View Videos: Preventing Outbreaks of Avian Influenza

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Commercial Poultry Topics for 2025-2026:
December 10 - Rotem Training (Precision) 9a-2p Somerset Ag. & Civic Center 11828 Crisfield Lane, Princess Anne, MD 21853 Register: https://forms.gle/dtoDe4dfJr9UKHpf6
January 12, 2026 - Delaware Ag Week Commercial Poultry Session 1-5pm Evening Session 6:15-7:45pm Delaware State Fairgrounds 18500 S DuPont Highway Harrington, DE Register: http://www.udel.edu/0014007
January 14, 2026 - Delaware Ag Week Small Flock Poultry Session 5:15pm-8pm Delaware State Fairgrounds 18500 S DuPont Highway Harrington, DE Register: http://www.udel.edu/0014007

Commercial Poultry Topics for 2025-2026:

December 10 - Rotem Training (Precision) 9a-2p
Somerset Ag. & Civic Center
11828 Crisfield Lane, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Register: https://forms.gle/dtoDe4dfJr9UKHpf6

January 12, 2026 - Delaware Ag Week Commercial Poultry Session 1-5pm Evening Session 6:15-7:45pm
Delaware State Fairgrounds
18500 S DuPont Highway Harrington, DE
Register: http://www.udel.edu/0014007

January 14, 2026 - Delaware Ag Week Small Flock Poultry Session 5:15pm-8pm
Delaware State Fairgrounds
18500 S DuPont Highway Harrington, DE
Register: http://www.udel.edu/0014007

TAKE A LOOK!

To see presentation and videos Grower Lunch Breaks

See the Agriculture and Food Safety Videos on YouTube: Here

Protecting Your Flocks' Health In: English Korean Spanish Vietnamese

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Commercial Poultry Production
Commercial Poultry Production
Our goal is to help Delmarva's poultry industry and growers with general practical knowledge about production practices in order to continue to develop, maintain, and operate economically viable and environmentally responsible poultry operations.
Upcoming Poultry Events
Upcoming Poultry Events
o Dec. 10 - Rotem Training, Princess Anne
Small Flock/Backyard Poultry
Small Flock/Backyard Poultry
Interested in owning a small flock?
Do you already have a small flock?
Raising a backyard flock can be very rewarding for the entire family. Poultry is usually classified into three categories: 1) egg layers, 2) meat-type, and 3) dual purpose.
Poultry Publications
Poultry Publications
Commercial Poultry
Backyard/Small Flock Poultry
Biosecurity
Grower Lunch Break Notes
International
Newsletters
Poultry Health
Poultry Videos and Podcasts
Poultry Videos and Podcasts
Preventing Outbreaks of Avian Influenza Through Science-based Education of:
'Commercial Poultry Farmers', 'Technical Personnel' and 'Backyard Poultry Producers' with subtitles in 5 languages;
Disease Control; Backyard: Raising Laying Hens, Backyard Farming Video Poo Series
Meet Our Poultry Educators
Meet Our Poultry Educators
Extension Specialists and County Educators are available to help answer questions and give advice in care and management of your flock.