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Poultry Resources
National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
5/4/2021 - The NPIP Independent Tester roster is currently full. If you are interested in adding your name to our database for upcoming vacancies, 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 August 8, 2022
- 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) - March 2022
- 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)