General

2024-02-20: PHI Meet & Greet with Dr. Bradley - 2/23, Fresno

       Dr. Bradley will be available for questions Fri., Feb. 23rd at the Greater California Show in Fresno.   Stop by the Gem & Mineral Bldg, Big Fresno Fairgrounds, between 5 & 7 PM.   Bring any PHI Program questions, as well as any contact information updates.

2023-10-30: HPAI positive cases in Monterey & Merced counties

                 Oct. 30, 2023

Urgent:  After 2+ months of being free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), California has a positive case.  The last case was a detection in wild birds in Monterey county.  The current case involves a commercial flock in Merced county.

While the HPAI risks from migrating waterfowl have long been known, more and more wild bird species are being infected with virus.   All poultry owners must increase their biosecurity efforts.

2023-02-08: Drop-in opportunity for PHIs

     I will be judging at the Greater California Society of Poultry Fanciers Show on Sat., Feb. 25th.   I will be spending the day in the Gem & Mineral Bldg. (Big Fresno Fairgrouinds), first with Poultry Showmanship and then with the Avian Bowl State Qualifier.   Any PHIs who have a question or want to catch up, are welcome to drop by the Gem & Mineral Bldg and chat AFTER the conclusion of Avian Bowl (probably ~ 3 PM).

2022-08-20: Positive HPAI cases and the counties impacted, continues to increase

      Thanks to our State Veterinarian, Dr. Jones, for keeping us informed.   Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) unfortunately are on the increase.  They are no longer restricted to wild birds, backyard flocks have tested positive as well.  I will continue to tell my readers what I have been saying for decades:  protect your birds - keep them under a solid cover!  

       From Dr. Jones:

2021-09-09: Mandatory PHI Refresher Course attendance

Mandatory PHI Refresher Course attendance: for any PHI who has not already communicated with Dr. Bradley, you need to contact Dr. Bradley by mail (1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 110-129, Palm Springs, California 92264) BEFORE September 16th.  Note that this is the final notice for PHIs wishing to continue service as active PHIs.

2021-08-01: Mandatory PHI Refresher Course attendance

Mandatory PHI Refresher Course attendance: for any PHI who has not already communicated with Dr. Bradley, you need to contact Dr. Bradley by mail (1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 110-129, Palm Springs, California 92264) BEFORE Aug. 10th.
 

2020-06-30: Fair cancellation update

The fairs listed below have now been cancelled.  Also see the 5/25 and previous announcements to see fairs that have previously been cancelled.