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A Guide for Managing Poultry Insects - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=499
Poultry can be infested with a variety of insects and mites that feed on skin debris, feathers and blood. This article describes them and suggests possible treatments.

Biosecurity and the Poultry Flock - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/archive/nf597/build/nf597.pdf
This article explains what biosecurity is, how poultry diseases spread, how to limit viral diseases and why biosecurity is so important today.

Biosecurity for Poultry - http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0009.html
Information on setting up a biosecurity program in order to ensure a healthy flock.

Cannibalism by Poultry - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=731
This article outlines the causes, control and prevention of cannibalistic behavior among poultry, including the trimming of beaks as a preventative measure.

Control of Poultry Disease Outbreaks - http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/poultry/g08904.htm
Outlines the procedures to take if disease is suspected in a flock and how to make use of laboratory services to enable proper diagnosis.

Control of Pullorum and Typhoid through Participation in the National Poultry Improvement Plan - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=429
This article explains how taking part in this national plan can help prevent egg-transmitted diseases gaining hold in small flocks.

Performing a Physical Exam on a Chicken - http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0020.html
This illustrated account describes how to restrain and calm the bird, and what signs of health to look for.

Poultry Necropsy Basics - http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0012.html
A post-mortem dissection of a dead bird may help establish the cause of death. This illustrated article explains the procedure.

Prevention of Rodent Infestations in Poultry Flocks - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/zoonoses/zoonoses_reports/salrodent.pdf
DEFRA provides a voluntary code of practice for poultry farmers, covering the significance of rodents in the spread of disease, assessing the situation and the different means of control available.

Preventive Medicine for Backyard Chickens - http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0011.html
Provides information to flock owners as to how diseases can occur, with advice on prevention.

Protect Your Birds from the Risk of Disease - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/disease/ai/pdf/protectleaflet.pdf
DEFRA provides information on biosecurity for poultry flocks.

Vaccination Guide - http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/vaccination_guide.htm
The American Poultry Association provides a schedule of vaccinations for chicks and growing fowls.

Veterinary Surveillance: Poultry - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/vetsurveillance/species/birds/index.htm
Provides information on the UK poultry industry and about keeping a look out for infectious diseases, those that can cause disease in humans and those that cause economic loss to farmers.

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