{"id":676,"date":"2018-03-23T08:15:12","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T12:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=676"},"modified":"2026-06-16T08:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:23:28","slug":"addl-diagnostician-speaks-to-small-flock-owners-about-avian-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/addl-diagnostician-speaks-to-small-flock-owners-about-avian-health.php","title":{"rendered":"ADDL Diagnostician Speaks to \u201cSmall Flock\u201d Owners about Avian Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-677 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Extension-farm-1024x324.png\" alt=\"Promotional flyer for an agricultural conference focused on small farming in Indiana.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Extension-farm-1024x324.png 1024w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Extension-farm-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Extension-farm-768x243.png 768w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Extension-farm-652x206.png 652w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Extension-farm.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Craig Bowen gave a presentation at the 2018 Purdue Extension Small Farm Conference on the role the ADDL plays in monitoring the health of farm animals. Dr. Bowen explained why it is important and valuable for small producers to work with a veterinarian.\u00a0 The talk was especially tailored for backyard poultry owners \u2013 those who keep \u201csmall flocks\u201d as classified by the Indiana Board of Animal Health.<\/p>\n<p>Communicating with small producers is an important part of maintaining animal health statewide. During the 2015-2016 Indiana avian flu outbreak, for example, producers with small flocks were difficult to track and notify because backyard chicken owners are not required to register with the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe overall health of the animal starts with monitoring and observation by the farmer,\u201d said Dr. Bowen. \u201cBut ultimately it is necessary for the farmer, the veterinarian, and the diagnostic lab to work together to maintain the health of the animals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The annual Purdue Extension Small Farm Conference is an educational and farmer-to-farmer networking event for the Indiana small and diversified farm community.\u00a0 The 2018 conference was held March 1-3 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex in Danville, Ind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Craig Bowen gave a presentation at the 2018 Purdue Extension Small Farm Conference on the role the ADDL plays in monitoring the health of farm animals. 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