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Poultry Resources
National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
9/5/2024 – We are seeking NPIP Independent Testers. If you are interested in completing the training to become a tester, please email your name, contact information and town you are based out of to AnimalHealth.AGR@maine.gov. Thank you for supporting the NPIP program in Maine!
- NPIP Independent Poultry Testers (PDF) - Updated September 5, 2024
- NPIP in Maine FAQ (PDF)
- Helping You, the Poultry Breeder, Prevent Disease: USDA (PDF)
Biosecurity
- USDA 2020 Biosecurity Checklists for Poultry (PDF)
- How to Protect Your Birds: Backyard Biosecurity - USDA (PDF)
- Biosecurity for Outdoor Poultry (ATTRA Video)
- Report Sick Birds Form
Health
- HPAI Resources
- Avian Influenza Resources
- Poultry Veterinarians (PDF) - June 2024
- Healthy Families Healthy Flocks (PDF)
- Avian Influenza and Backyard Poultry: UMaine Cooperative Extension (PDF)
- Marek's Disease in Chickens - Penn State (PDF)
- Mycoplasma Factsheet (PDF)
- Pros & Cons of Poultry Swaps in New England: UMaine Cooperative Extension (PDF)