Backyard Poultry A Growing Trend Throughout US - USDA Offers Pointers on Keeping them Safe

Posted By: Anonymous | Posted On: Jun 02,2010 04:00 am | View: 14 Raising chickens in the backyard is growing more popular as Americans seek a direct connection to their food. But as the number of backyard chickens increases, so does the need to educate owners about keeping their flocks healthy. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (USDA/APHIS) Biosecurity for Birds campaign is renewing its efforts to provide concise and helpful tips to prevent the spread of infectious bird diseases such as avian influenza (AI). Read More: http://www.prweb.com/releases/USDA/Backyard_Poultry/prweb4075174.htm