Kentucky Poultry Extension - small flocks

09/23/2026

Double Down on Biosecurity: Preventing Bird Flu in Poultry
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a serious threat to poultry health - and strong biosecurity is your best defense. Join USDA APHIS experts on September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET for an informative webinar on:
The latest biosecurity best practices
Free biosecurity resources for poultry farms of all sizes
Biosecurity assessments for farms with 500+ birds - including how to get paid to fix the highest-risk issues!
Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and protect what matters most.
Speakers:
Dr. Satarah Jackson, DVM, Veterinary Medical Officer, APHIS Veterinary Services
David Marks, Assistant State Director, APHIS Wildlife Services

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09/23/2026

Free Ag Tax Education Webinar
Join JC Hobbs, Oklahoma State University, and Adam Kantrovich, Clemson University, for a presentation on the 2026 Estate Tax and Planning Update. Hobbs and Kantrovich will cover the basics of estate planning and the 2026 federal estate tax rules. Items to be discussed will include the federal estate tax and gift tax exemption amounts, how the deceased spouse unused exemption can reduce the amount of estate tax that applies to a married couple’s estate, and how gifting can be used to manage the size of an estate to reduce the amount of estate tax due upon death. In addition, examples will be used to explain estate planning and estate planning tools.

Event - 2026 Estate Tax and Planning Update
Date - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time - 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Presenters - JC Hobbs, Oklahoma State University, and Adam Kantrovich, Clemson University

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation to participate in this webinar should contact Janet Wright at 352-379-4518 or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services.
Registration:

09/21/2026

Currently scheduled eXtension, poultry-related webinars. All free of charge
Did you see that? No, but the bird did, just not the way that you think (October 1, 2026 @ 3 PM Eastern)
If it quacks like a duck and sounds like a duck …. does it have to swim like a duck? (November 3, 2026 @ 3 PM Eastern)
Ranging behavior and range use by chickens (December 3, 2026 @ 3 PM Eastern)
Are the researchers a bunch of quacks? What can our birds tell us about their welfare through vocalization (January 7, 2027 @ 3 PM Eastern Time)
On-farm culling with small and backyard poultry flocks (February 4, 2027 @ 3 PM Eastern)

WEBINARS NOTE: All webinars are free of charge! All webinars are recorded and can be viewed under past webinars. Upcoming webinars Did you see that? No, but the bird did, just not the way that you think (October 1, 2026 @ 3 PM Eastern) If it quacks like a duck and sounds like a duck …. does it hav...

09/18/2026

Links to recordings from past eXtension poultry-related webinars can be found at

PAST WEBINARS MOST RECENT From plants to poultry: New ways to keep chickens healthy (Sep 3, 2026) Vermiculture – an alternative for manure management (Aug 6, 2026) Developing a required HACCP plan (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) for a small-scale poultry processing plant (Jul 2, 2026) Co...

09/17/2026

Recordings from past eXtension, poultry-related webinars available at

PAST WEBINARS MOST RECENT From plants to poultry: New ways to keep chickens healthy (Sep 3, 2026) Vermiculture – an alternative for manure management (Aug 6, 2026) Developing a required HACCP plan (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) for a small-scale poultry processing plant (Jul 2, 2026) Co...

09/16/2026

Reminder for the next eXtension poultry-related webinar - October 1 at 3 PM Eastern Time. Free of charge but pre-registration is required.
Did you see that? No, but the bird did, just not the way that you think (October 1, 2026 @ 3 PM Eastern)

We use colored objects in our poultry environments and even colored lights. But are these really effective to improve the birds' ability to perceive their environment? How do colored lights impact a birds' vision? Birds have a vision that is completely out of human experiences. This webinar will dis...

09/16/2026

With avian flu carried by migratory waterfowl, ever wonder how many migratory birds fly over Kentucky every day. Check out https://dashboard.birdcast.org/region/US-KY. 411,900 birds flew over Kentucky last night. Hopefully none of them were waterfowl! They do list the migratory wild birds that are expected to be passing over Kentucky right now.

Explore nightly migration data in your region

08/31/2026

Thursday eXtension webinar - free of charge but pre-registration required

Foodborne pathogens, particularly Salmonella , continue to pose significant challenges to poultry production and public health worldwide. While conventional antimicrobial interventions remain effective, increasing consumer demand for sustainable and naturally derived solutions has accelerated resear...

05/13/2026

New University of Kentucky Factsheet - Commercial feeds in Kentucky https://publications.mgcafe.uky.edu/rb-357
Kentucky’s commercial feed law (KRS 250.491-250.631) dates from 1906 and was last revised in 1996. This feed law provides protection for the state’s livestock, poultry, and pet owners by regulating all feed materials offered for sale or for mixing into a feed. Products falling under regulation include all types of pet foods, livestock minerals, complete animal and poultry feeds, protein or mineral blocks, supplements, feed ingredients, specialty materials such as drug premixes, vitamin and mineral supplements, liquid feeds, pet supplements, pet treats, and other specialized pet foods. The law does provide for exemptions for whole and unprocessed grain, raw meat, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls when not processed.

Commercial Feeds in Kentucky, 2025 RB-357 Commercial Feeds in Kentucky, 2025 Authored by: Glen Harrison Click the Download button below to download this publication (RB-357). Download Publication Abstract Kentucky’s commercial feed law (KRS 250.491-250.631) dates from 1906 and was last revised in ...

04/28/2026

That time of year again - Human salmonellosis cases traced back to backyard poultry flocks - please practice good personal safety when working with any type of poultry.

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/saintpaul-04-26/index.html

Public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to contact with backyard poultry. Any backyard poultry can carry Salmonella germs that can make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your flock.

There have been 34 cases so far, in 13 states (with three cases in Kentucky). There have been 13 hospitalizations.
The true number of sick people in an outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.

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Information about multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.