Objective:
To increase understanding and expertise in poultry biosecurity (prevention of disease-causing agents) to protect small and large-scale flock health.
Topics Include:
Disease prevention, vaccine programs, biosecurity farm protocols (e.g. foot baths, signage, etc.) National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), health screenings, quarantine procedures after poultry shows, etc.
Awards:
District Award Medal and Gold = $75; District Silver=$50; District Bronze=$25State Award Medal and Gold = $200; State Silver = $150; State Bronze = $100
Subject Matter Specialist
Mary Fosnaught, PhD, 4-H and Youth Development Extension Associate
Prestage Department of Poultry Science
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7608
2711 Founders Drive, Office 240, Scott Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695
919 271-8680 (mobile)* preferred number
919 515-5529 (office)
