General

Statewide Ban on Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

(Poultry, Dairy, Other Livestock, and General)

AVIAN/POULTRY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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       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.

       While HPAI detections can be expected during the periods of wild bird migrations, it is still a shock when they occur in our state.   At this writing on Dec.

Dr. Bradley’s long-time assistant, Dave Emery’s correct email address is davemery@ucdavis.edu. 

If you have an alternate email address for him (david.emery@alumni.ucdavis.edu), note that it is no longer working.

                 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.

     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).

      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:

Here is the 2022 Fair letter from the CDFA regarding Poultry Health Inspectors (PHIs).

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.

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.
 

Here is the 2021 Fair letter from the CDFA regarding Poultry Heath Inspectors (PHIs).

Here is our best information as to the status of upcoming California fairs with respect to poultry.

Here is our best information as to the list of California fairs that will be cancelled or not have live poultry in 2021. 

Note that all fairs, scheduled to start in September & October, have been cancelled or will have no poultry on site.  For a list of fairs, see the CDFA list here:

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/FairsAndExpositions/Fair_Information/Fair_Dates_and_Information.asp