Commercial Poultry
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Poultry Expert Network Quarterly Veterinarian Report Sep-Nov 2023
New PCR test now available at AHL for detection of Clostridium botulinum toxin genes and diagnosis of botulism; Castellaniella: Are we missing this bacteria in lameness cases; Fowl Adenovirus (FAdV, IBH), Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV), Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV) and Reovirus strains in Ontario (December 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023 – Q1 to Q4 2023);
Poultry Veterinary Survey Highlights – Q4 2023.
Disease Surveillance Reports
Veterinary Reports
Producer Reports
Resources
Research and Projects
02 Mar , 2023
OAHN Wildlife Network Project: Assessing the use of passive water samples for the detection of influenza viruses (in progress)
01 Dec , 2022
OAHN Poultry Project: Developing a Response Plan for Effective Infectious Laryngotracheitis Outbreak Management in Ontario
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.
13 Jun , 2018
Private: Emergence of Runting Stunting Syndrome in Ontario, Canada
In February, 2016, the first known cases of RSS in Ontario, Canada were identified in chicks from multiple commercial broiler chicken hatcheries.
Podcasts
Diseases Including Foreign Animal Disease
Public Health and Regulatory Information
09 Mar , 2020
Annual OAHN Public Health Updates
Created especially for public health professionals in Ontario, highlighting pertinent topics the OAHN companion animal network’s reports.
10 Aug , 2016
Provincial Premises Registry
Premises Identification Numbers: how to register, and what you should know. It’s fast, easy, and every agri-business in Ontario can have one.
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.
19 Oct , 2015
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health’s Letter to Poultry Industry Stakeholders
The Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health reminder poultry industry stakeholders and their families to get vaccinated against influenza this year.
Industry Resources
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.
27 Aug , 2021
Fowl Adenovirus and Inclusion Body Hepatitis
A guide to Fowl Adenovirus and Inclusion Body Hepatitis for poultry producers.
Avian Reovirus in Broiler Chickens
A guide to reovirus in broiler chickens for poultry producers.
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.
23 Mar , 2020
Industry Update: Avian Influenza Reminder for Poultry Farmers
Click here to download the Industry Update PDF
Biosecurity
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.
16 Feb , 2021
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.
11 Dec , 2017
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.
19 Oct , 2015
Entry Point Signage for Poultry Industry Stakeholders
Screening posters for use at entry points to barns.
Helpful Links and Contact Information
23 Nov , 2016
Best Management Practice for Poultry Medicated Feed Withdrawal
The practices outlined in this publication are designed to help producers effectively meet medicated feed withdrawal requirements.
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. Lucica Rosca
Co-lead
OMAFRA
Dr. Emily Martin
Animal Health Laboratory
Dr. Mike Petrik
Private Practitioner
Dr. Ben Schlegel
Private Practitioner
Dr. Fernando Salgado-Bierman
Private Practitioner
Dr. Alex Weisz
Private Practitioner
Dr. Michele Guerin
Ontario Veterinary College
Dr. Erin Preiss
Co-lead, Small Flock Network
Dr. Hannah Golightly
Epidemiologist
OMAFRA
Dr. Tanya Rossi
OAHN Coordinator
Animal Health Laboratory