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:

AVIAN SCIENCE NOTES - JANUARY 2022

In this Issue:

• 2022 AVIAN BOWL QUALIFIER & THE GREATER CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF POULTRY FANCIERS’ (GCSPF) SHOW
• HUMBOLDT SHOW WILL BE MISSED IN 2022
• HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI) IS BACK AND WITH TERRIBLE CONSEQUENCES
• CALENDAR

2022 AVIAN BOWL QUALIFIER & THE GREATER CALIFORNIA SOCIETY

OF POULTRY FANCIERS’ (GCSPF) SHOW

2022 Avian Bowl State Qualifier will be held Sat., Feb. 26th at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds, in conjunction with the Greater California Society of Poultry Fanciers’ Show.

Entry forms will be available on this website, the week of Jan. 10th.  Check back for more details.

IN THIS ISSUE:

            Avian Bowl in 2022

            Avian Bowl Photos

*Avian Bowls taking place before the 2022 State Qualifier, will use the 2021 Study Sections.

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

National Avian Bowl Study Sections for 2021

(Same as published for 2020)

From National 4-H Avian Bowl Manual Rev. Jan. 2016                                              Pages

Attached is the 2021 Avian Bowl State Qualifier entry form for Junior and Senior teams.  Note the Qualifier will be held on August 14, and entries are due August 2.

2021-04_Avian_Bowl_Entry_Form.pdf

AVIAN BOWL IS BACK

2021 Avian Bowl State Qualifier

Sat., August 14, 2021   11:00 AM

Picadilly Inn Airport, Fresno

Keep checking this page for more Details & Entry Forms.

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

IN THIS ISSUE:

            News

            North coast and 4-H poultry loses a wonderful friend

            Broiler Raising Tips

            The Coronavirus, 4-H, and the Avian Bowl Qualifier

            What is the largest producer of feed in the world?