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Presented by: SMALL FLOCK EGG California Department of Food PRODUCERS and Agriculture,
Egg Safety Quality WORKSHOP Management
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Small Flock Egg Producers Workshop
California Department of Food and Agriculture Egg Safety and Quality Management
Small Producer Workshop Team
Rebecca McCallister Ginny Carlson Emma Middlemiss Joanne Ortiz
Michael Abbott
Egg Safety & Quality Management https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/mpes/esqm.html
Small Producer Outreach Program https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/mpes/spop.html
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Welcome! In this interactive workshop, you will learn all about chickens and eggs as well as selling regulations that are necessary elements for creating a safe and wholesome food product.
After your active participation in this workshop, you will be able to:
Module One – Biosecurity Understand importance of biosecurity Understand what good biosecurity is Implement biosecurity procedures at your facility Contact the Sick Bird Hotline
Module Two – Grading and Labeling Know what the CDFA labeling regulations are Determine grade using the air cell Identify internal and external egg defects Candle eggs for internal defects
Module Three – Chicken 101 Identify common chicken breeds Identify chicken and egg anatomy Understand and identify common diseases Contact the Sick Bird Hotline
Top Take AwayLearning Objectives
Biosecurity Notes…
About biosecurity:
About disease outbreaks and food recalls:
About selecting and quarantining new birds:
About recognizing signs of disease/illness and who tocontact for help:
About a biosecurity plan:
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Grading and Labeling Notes…
About Registration, Labeling and Signage:
About Egg Washing:
About Defects:
About Grades:
Other Notes:
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Chicken 101 Notes:
About Chicken and Egg Anatomy and Shell Color:
About Reproduction, Fertilized Eggs and Brooding Chicks:
About Chicken Society:
About Molting, Vaccinations and Diseases:
About Sick Bird Hotline and Proper Disposal:
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Resources Biosecurity & Disease SummaryGrading and Labeling SummaryCommon Egg DefectsChicken 101 Summary & SourcesCDFA District Map w/ ContactsCDFA Egg Handler Registration FormAir Cell GaugeJulian CalendarNPIP SheetQuick Reference GuideSuppliersFDA Guidelines for CleanersSmall Producer Contacts and ResourcesRetail BrochureEgg Washing BrochureOrigin TolerancesDestination TolerancesLabeling GuidelinesTips for keeping your birds healthyVirulent Newcastle Disease AlertSigns of Disease in Poultry and Pet BirdsInformation for Pet Bird OwnersBiosecurity Practices for Poultry ExhibitorsVirulent Newcastle Disease InformationAvian Influenza Information Sheet – GASalmonella Information Sheet – GAMycoplasma Information Sheet - GAWorkshop Evaluation Form 7
Biosecurity Summary:
• Biosecurity is an extremely important part ofraising birds. Every producer big or small needsto do their part in reducing the risk of spreadingdisease by implementing biosecurity measuresinto their daily routine
• Biosecurity is: Procedures used to prevent theintroduction and spread of disease causingorganisms.
• Infections from backyard chickens have been onthe rise since 1990. This seems to be happeningbecause backyard producers tend to be lessinformed in Salmonella Enteritidis and otherdisease prevention than larger producers.
• NPIP is a voluntary program in which thegovernment and industry work together toeliminate and control poultry diseases.
• Biosecurity starts with selecting healthy birds.NPIP approved sourced birds have an SE cleanstatus and have already been vaccinated. Don’tbe afraid to inspect the bird for general healthand parasites. Quarantine new birds! Thisreduces the risk of spreading diseases.
• Be Proactive! Sick Bird Hotline – 1-866-922-BIRD(2473). Report sick or dead poultry or wild birds.This could help prevent a disease outbreak. 8
• Ohickemi:s are :sus,oeptlibl'e to a var iety of avi,an andl zoonotic dise,a:ses/illne:sses
• Some illlne:sses are eat9ily treatabl'e, others will ~vipe out ami entire ffodk irni less ~han 2 dary.s,
• Di.se,ase is preventable tiU1 proper bioseculity, vacoination, and enough spacie·
Marek's, Di:sease:
• A hie1rp es infection of d1idcemi:s. and sometlimes t111 rlrey:s
• Can manifest neu1rn log°cally, viscera lly, and rntaneou~ly
• Symptoms:
• Pa ralys is
• Weight loss
• Raised and Roug'h Skill
• Vision lmparim,ent and dhange in ilis a11dl pupil
• Prevre,ntion: Varnina ion ,and good hygjene
My,i::o pla.smar Gall ise1pti,cum:
• igl'l l:Y imifectious. dhronic riesp tra ory dlisea.se
• Symptoms
• Resp irartory: couglhing, nasal and om l'ar dischar.ge
• Slow grow t h a 11d stun ing
• Poor productivity, reduced hatch ability and ct, ict '!ia birir,,•
• ue,g problems
• lnarppetance
• Prevre,ntion: accination amid good lillygie,ne
Newcastllie D"sease:
• igh ly co11tagjous viral disease thart affects dhict ,e11s, tu rkeys, pigeons, amid ducts to name a few. Can tnfect mam ma Is. occasion a I ly.
• Survives for long periods atambie,nttemps, especiall:Y imi feces and can persist in houses. for up o a year
• Symptoms tndude: Su dd'emi death, depre-:Ssion, i11appetance, coughing, diarrlillea, pararl:Y:sis, drop imi egg proct:uctlion, twisted neck
• Prevrention: Varnina ion, all in/alll ourt production, ,good biosecurity
Highly Pathogenic Aviarn I Hue11za:
Disease Summary:
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Only o e of wo "'iClass. A" diseases targeted for 1em er,ge11cy disease co11trnl mealSlures. by OIIE IW or ld Orga111 izaticm for Ancma I Heal h I
• A po ent"ii l zoo osis t l'llat can res1.111t i r11 i11 fec1!"on~. conjunct· rinis, or severe p e1.11mo ia1
• Symptoms c dlude : sudden dea 111,. los:s. of appetiitle, dmp in egg production, coughi g, diairrhea, p,ara lysis, nasa1ll or o rnlar d isdhairge, O}'a11IT10S1is. of com b.l~ arnle
• Prevention : hrygiene, qu,ara111tine, all in/ all ourt production, _good b"osecumy
• Vaa:ination riot 1101"ma1lly reromm ended becaulSle vacoi a. ed birds. can :st i 11 re mai11 carllier:s,
• .Zoo11otic, m o!St common in po ullt:ry a ndl humans.
• ca n be \!el"tlica lly transmitted from slllell or \ 'O I k of egg
• Symptoms:
• □eject im1l,. closed eyes, rurffledl feat ers,
• ma1rr ea/ pasting
• Loss of appetite aindl t l'llir:st
• Prei.re_ntio n: va,cci11es.,. all in/all owit pro dwid t"o~ good bio:seurity, clean ests
ln fie:11::'lti" ous: B rn Iii ch mis:
• Coro11avims. of dhic e11:s.
• Poor ven if:at ion and high de111:s it:y co ntri bune to Ille :spread
• Symptoms:
• Drop in egg p rodl1J1ctlion and soft-sllle lied e,gg:s.
• Ro1.11gh shelll:S,
• Loss of i nne rnal 1egg quality
• Co ugl'lling,. sneezililg
• P reVientio n: ILi\!e vaccines, ,good b ios,e.,rn rmy
Disease Summary:
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Grading and Labeling Summary:
• You MUST be registered to sell eggs in CA• There are 9 labeling requirements to be compliant
to sell eggs in CA:• Identity – Eggs• Responsibility – Name, Address and Zip Code• Quantity – 1 dozen, 18 Count, 15 Dozen, etc.• Keep Refrigerated – Safe Handling Instructions• Sell by Date – no more than 30 days from Julian
Date• Julian Date – Date of Pack• CA Registration Number CA xxxx• Size and Grade – Minimum ¼’” height• CA SEFS Compliant – Minimum ¼” height
• Egg washing: Wash, Sanitize, Rinse, Dry• Refrigeration: eggs must be kept at 45° Fahrenheit
or lower within 36 hours of lay• Defect Tolerances for Origin:
• Checks 5%, 7% for Jumbo• Leakers, Dirt's and Loss Combined 0.5%• Underweights 4% for next lowest size, 0% two
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Common External Egg Defects
• Checks
• Leaker
• Dirty
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Common Internal Egg Defects
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• Meat Spot
• Blood Spot
• Bloody White
• Mixed Rot
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Chicken 101 Summary:
• Chicken Anatomy:• The ovary is a mass of follicles, each follicle
containing a yolk and an ovum.• It takes around 10 days for the yolk develop
to full size.• When the yolk is released, the follicle
ruptures at the stigma, an area free of bloodvessels on the surface of the follicle.
• The oviduct has 5 parts:• Infundibulum, Magnum, Isthmus, Uterus and
Vagina• A hen can lay an egg every 25 hours• Hens need at least 14 hours of light per day to
lay• Brooding Chicks:
• A chicks body temperature at hatch is 103.5°Fahrenheit and layer feed has calcium so itshould not be fed to chicks less than 18weeks old as it will cause Kidney damage
• Egg eating: Often starts as an accident but othercauses can include: improper nutrition, stress,excessive light or thirst.
• Be Proactive! Sick Bird Hotline – 1-866-922-BIRD(2473). Report sick or dead poultry or wild birds.This could help prevent a disease outbreak.
• Dispose of carcasses appropriately to helpprevent the spread of disease.
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Chicken 101 Sources:
• Evolution of Birds Info from:• http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/evogra
ms_06• https://www.quantamagazine.org/20150602-dinosaurs-
to-birds/• http://archaeology.about.com/od/domestications/qt/c
hicken.htm
• Chicken facts:• http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/interesting-facts-
about-chicken-eggs• http://www.poultryhub.org/physiology/body-
systems/reproductive-system/• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_culling• http://www.onekind.org/education/animals_a_z/chicke
n/• http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/14-
fun-facts-about-chickens-65848556/?no-ist
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.SAFETY .AND QUALi.TY MANAGEMENT
REGJS'TRATION FORM I .· STRUCTJON/ JNFORMATJO . SHEET iFOR EGG HANDLERS
Please read he fol lowi g i nform atiiol!l amt instructions pr ior to comp leting he applica ion for an ,egg hand le r re,giistration .. We r,equest tliiat you en:liie r type or prim d early in in k. in order o avo id ,any del1a,y illl t1he i95ua11T1oe of tihe re,giistr,ation for which you a re a ppl:Yilllg; All a pp I ications for registration miust be com pletie: and illlcl udie all req11.1ire d atradhm ent:s,. II NOO MPLETE APPLl,CAllO NS, WILIL NOT B1E PROCESSED.
APPUCATlON FO!R. lREGISTRATHJ1 :
fA.C S•ection 27541 .. Any person engaged in bul5·iness in this starte atS an ,e,~ hand ler, or any out-of-sate egg rnandler
semng e,ggs. illlto Californiar, shalll re:gilster ~ ith me secretary. A new reigjstratJion small be submitted if any rn rren
illlform a ion ctiian ges.
fA.C S•ection 27542 .. T e certifiicatJe of re:gilstra ion sh.a1II not e transferabl1e o any person, or be applica ble o any
locafon o her han the loca . ion for which originally is.sued, arl!ld sharll be conspiouousl\1 disp l,a~•ed at su:ch locaton..
1 .. APP'LICA IT ~NFODlAHON Bus i ne,sis Name Th is, is the n:am,e of ~•our busillless. atS you woutd rike to app&1r o your license.
Mailing Address Th is, is tihe address where off"cial business documents a11T1d information can be sent .. I' your ma1ili11,g ad:dre.s:s. dha1nges
at a1ny ime, ym1 shou ld not,ify the IEgg Safety andl Quality Ma1r1agemen Program so we can pdatie our recordo,.
Addlres,s, of Business Operation Th is, is the ptwsica l location wfl,ere you conduct business. If you have more than orn1e office,. provid'e the ad:dres:s. o1i' the principal office l:ocatiolll. If you coml ct bu1sines.s from you r residence, p1l1ea.se list your comp lete home address,. illlolud ing zip code.
BUis i nes,s. P1hon e Enterthe tel,ephone rmmber wfl,ere you earn be read1.ed during norma l business liiour.s .. Pl'.eao1e include area code.
l:IUis i11ess, Fax :andl &nail Enter you r fax tetephone number and e-mail addres.s. v1illelfe information can be sen .
2 .. EGG HANOVER. BUSINESS INfOB.MAT~ON Egg 1-1 ndller Buisiness Type 0hedk he appropria e box. wh idh identi1fies, the type of business hat you1 will be rorn1ducring. You may ched: all ll at are applicab le ..
Egg ProdluctType 0hedk he appropriar e box. wh idh iclentif1ies. th e type of egg [prod ,ct you1 will be sellli ng. Check boxes that apply.
3., l,lLOCK INFO!RMATlON Flook. Size List hie size o1i' la,yin,g flock. If he ffocltls) is, not located at he regilstered faoility, prmricf,e he acf,dre95, wlleiFe lle.y are
located. Use additional
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g ,a II Eggs to iCon:s ume rs on ?remises
Anw.r1e;r ye.s, onfy if AU. ofthe eggs are sold 0111 e premi.se.s1 otli'leri. i.se answer no ..
Selling ,at iCertified Fa rmer.s Markets If yo1111 are selling ar. ar farmers market,. plea1se list heco1.1nt:y ~vhere you well e selling vour eggs._ If vou se ll i111 more
an one county, p1l,ea.s,e list arll.. Eadh l'ocatJio111 mu.st harve a a lid re,gi.stlra1tton copy; contact [gg Safety and Quarlitv ,a na,gem elllt for a,ddlil:iorna I copies.
Selling Organic: Eggs, ifapp11icab!e, please provide the Ciliforniar Orgarlllic !Registration n mber and IUS.DA Cernification rnum ber ..
Special Re~1ui remenrt Eggs SperOi.al Requirement Eggs D rinin:·on - Eiggs which are labeled as contai111ing a disting1ui~hirng qualil:y or condit1io111.
!Exa mples: Highe;r o ega, higher prot1e i111 alue:S, hrgjher lutein ralues, retc.
4. MWLL FIE RESPQNSWBJUTY fAf S·ection 27551 The allowing persons ~hall pary tlO he seoretary ar maximum fee of fifteen cents, ($0.15) for each 30 doze n e,ggs. so ldl a.s, provided be low:
(a)1 iCalifomia egg 11,andlers, sh a II pay Ille fee 0111 arll egig sar.es from the irown p rod1111aio11i, on eggs purcll:a.sed or acqt1 ired rom Californ ia egg producers, and on eggs processed into egg products. Ca liforniar e.~ handleH shall not pa;y ar f,e,e on eggs pu1rdh aised · rom out-of-statle egg !handlers, or egg producers. (bl 1Califomia egg prodlucen :s harll pary the fee on all e,gg sales o anyone notr,e,gjster,ed nder his chaptier as an egg handler,. to out-of-s a1 e pu1rdha!S'ers, arndl to egg breaking plan s.
(c) Out-of-statle egg lltandlers, and produoers shall r,flport alildl pal\' ~he · ee one.~ sarl!es in o Carrifom i,a so ld to a retailer, producer, handler, or l:! rea lting plia nt, and one:~ products brought into the sta . ea. ar maximum ra e of fifteen oe111t:s (.$0.15)1 for each equiva!ent o 30 dmien eggs. (d~ Sh(pmernts of 1e,gigs lltatare accompanied! by a Ulil ited Startes Deparrtment of Agric lture rnrtifca e of gra,de and soldl to he federal ,govemm ent or · s ,agencies a re ex,em pt ro m these fees. (e) Eiggs SiOld to household consumers on he premises where produced from a to all frloclc size of 50 hens.or less arre exempt ro m tfiese ees .. (fl1 The arssessme prmidedl for i11 mis.sea ion sh,all onty be parid o:noe Olil any parfular egg.
5. CALI!FORNIA lilESIG'NiEiE INFO : MATCON (OUT-OF-STA.TIE O. LY) fAf Section 27685-. Be ore rereivirng a registration a.s, rec1ruiredl by this dharpt,er, ,an ap plica1111t who.s1e llom e offioe or
p-rinoipal plaoe of business. is ou side of Californ ia sh:arll f ile witih ~he epartment he n:a e of ani agent in iCaliforniar Y li'lo is authorized o rece ive seri.!"re of process i a,c ·ons D}' he starte or Ille Departmen in m,e e11forcement of this dharptleir.
SIGNAlUJIRE Application n11u:s.t be signed and dlated by alll aUitholized repr,e,s,e;ntative to be vall"d.
for ,any additionarl cl'arffiication or a.s:sistance, please COlil tact the Egg Safety a d Quality Mar111agemer1t Pro.grarm at (91161900-.5 062.
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of Califo mia DEPARTMENT Of FOOD A D AGR IIOULTIUR E
Egg Saf,e ty and Quality Management Pmgiram
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I DIEPA.RTMENTAL USE ONI..Y I
Ha1nd l,esr Code ln itiials
I II Paryment Type : IMoO An □ Ex□
IE:GG HANDLER AND PROIDUCER REGISTRATION! FORM 5174J04a (Rev. 11/15)1
Address o f Bu·siness Operation : Stmeet
Mailililg Address: St reet City State ~Z_i,_p ___ ~
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ll!IS DA 5gg Gradililg Program ?
Ye.s 0 , P-___ ; No 0
Bus iness Type: (Olrleok Ap plica ble Bo,xe:sJ
D 1. Pro duceir On ly D 5 .. Broker
□ 2. Pacte r Ollly D 16.. Breake r
3. Pro duceir/ Packer 7 .. Hatchery
4. Dist:ri lm o r/ Wholesale D 8 .. Othe r _______________ _
Egg Produot Type(sl,: (Oheok Appliccable Bo,xe:sl
□ Shell lEggs D liquid alld/or Drv 6gig Prodluct:s,
How many cases of shell eggs giraded/ prodluoed/ hand led month ly ? ________ [1 case = 30 d oze n :shelll eggs) How many cases of egg p rndu:cts prnoe:ssed/handled rn1011tJlrlly?· __ Li~11.1 td ·-- Dry (l. c..tse = 40 lb.s .. liq;uid, 9 lb.s,. drv)1
Sec-tiion 3: Flock lnformat1i oll
Wtun is, tlhe :size of laying nook? _______ .• Is, flock(sl locaned at bus i.lile:s.s op eranion above? ••• Yes,D lilo you s•ell AILI.. you r eggs, to, c,on·sume rs ,on your p remises? .................................................................................. Yes,0 No
Do you s·ell ,at Ce rt"fie d F,a nme-rs Ma1rket:s? .................... ......................................... ....................................... ............ Yes, D No D 11f yes, I ist Cou nfjyj:s I:
lilo you sell ,organic eggs? ....................................................................................................... ........................... ............ Yes.O No 11f yes, CA Orga nic Regiistrat:ion # ____ _, USDA Oenifca ion ff ___ _
lilo you produce Spe o~al Requiren1,ent Eggs·? ................ ........................................ ....................................... ............ Yes, D o D 11f yes, list type (s)1:
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ction 4!: Mill Fee Responsibility *Refer t o FAC Section 27551
Do you purch.as,e eggs fTom out-of,--state egg handler s? ........ ........... .. ... .......... .. ... .... .. ... .... .... .. ... ..... ... ... .. ..... ....... ... ........ ... Yes
Do you sell eggs to 1reta il ers o r d is.tributors/ brnke rs? .... ... ... ...... .... ... ...... .. ... ... .... .... ... .... ....... ... ... ....... ... ........ ... YesO Do you import eggs into the State ,of Ca li,forinia? .. .... .... ... .... ... ...... .... ... .... ... ... ..... ... ... .... .... ... ... ....... ... ............. YesO Are you responsible fo r th e m ill f ,ee asse ssment for ,eggs you handle:' ... ... .. ... .... ....... .... ....... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... YesO Do you purch.as,e eggs friom in-state prod uc~ rs?· _______ ________ __ __________ ____ ··--·--- ------ -·------- _____________ ·····------- ______ __ ____________ ____ .. Yes
INo□ INoO 1No0 1No0 INo ----·-·---·-·-------· -----· ------. -·-----·--------· ------· -- - -□ - - - -□- --- - - - · -·-----·----·-·--------· -·---· --------·---·-·-------·
11s ano•tli er egg hand ler p,1:1y i1ng the mill f ee fo r you? Yes. o If yes.,. please- submit with your a pplicat ion, a !ett:et head p.roof tt;om each payer_ fill out th e name, l.oc:.atiim1, and approxim a e 111um1Jer of ca.ses. eadh rnmpa1111y 'i.!;. payi rn1 g- for montihl\r:
Hand l,e;r Code IName App ro x:_ Cases
Am I paying for sorneo:ne's 1111ii ll fe,e?· Yes. No If ye.s, provide tihe 111.a me of b iusine.s.s, hand ler co de, and a pp roximatie niu mber of c:.ases you w illl IJe payi rn1g for montMy :
H!arn1d le1r Code Nam e A,pprnx:_. Cases
Resident Ag!ent IName: ______________________________________ _ Res-den Ag!ent Add ress: ________________ City: __________ State : __ Z~p : ___ _ !'hone Nlumber : Email Addre.ss : ______________________ _
Registrat1ion fee s ::
Req,u ire d l!Se,es
D I lilegistrat iorn Fee: $75.00
Optiona~ M 'aterii'a ls
D I tn.sl!)&Jti:on M anllil l: (15J00 )
Total Fees:
:$
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Comp lete and ma ke r emitta rwe payable to: Egig Sa,1retv and Qual ity M ana,gement CAS IER, CDFA P_Q_ IBox 942872 Saoram ento, CA 94271 •Clhec⇒k or money omlers on ly
"All registrat ions exp ire. at t he e d of t' e. calendar ye ar regard le SlS of wll en payment w a.s reoe-ived_
If yo u ne;ed ful1ile r- infonna.tJion, p le aiSe c:ontact tihe De partm e nt of !Food a nd A.;gr icu ltJur-e, E@g· Safet y and Qua li.ty Manageme nt li'lro,giram (ESQ.Ml at 1(9161 900-5062 , o r l.1,•rit e to 1220 N Street, Sacram e nto, CA 9•5814. Vi.si.t our im:e m et v.•ebsite at lilt:tp:/Jwww..CJdfa_c:a_g·o v/a litra/m pes/,e sig m .h t m l.
·• By s ig n in g this r-egi.strati:on form, I d eclare that I u nd,e rsta nd all laws. and 1reg;u'latio:ns ,re lating to the• prepa·rati:on for-m:ar lt e-t and m a rketing of she ll egg;s :a d/ or egg pro ucts in the State of California, a·nd tihat a ll informa -o n is com p lete, aa:urate, and tJrutliriuL
Print Name Dae
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 1220 N STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA. 95814
EGG SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT -AIR CELL GAUGE
INDIVIDUAL WEIGHTS SIZE
OR WEIGHT CLASS JUMBO EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM SMALL PEE WEE - less than Underweight Tolerance
OUNCES GRAMS 2 5/12 68.51 21/6 61 .42 1 11/12 54.34 1 2/3 47.25 1 5/12 40.16 (NO MINIMUM) 4% lot tolerance
SAMPLE SELECTION - 5 LAYER CARTONS
Case No. 1 Layer 1-2-3 Case No. 2 Layer 3-4-5 Case No. 3 Layer 2-3-4 Case No. 4 Layer 1-2-5 Case No. 5 Layer 1-4-5 over 5, repeat above sequence
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61 92 122 153 183 214 62 93 123 154 184 246 63 94 124 216 247 64 95 125 156 186 217 248
96 126 157 187 218 249 66 97 127 158 188 219 67 98 128 159 189 251 68 99 129 221 252 69 100 130 161 191 222 253
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Oct Nov
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311 281 312 282 313 283 314 284 315
316 286 317 287 318 288 319 289 320
321 291 322 292 323 293 324 294 325
326 296 327 297 328 298 329 299 330
331 301 332 302 333 303 334 304 335
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NPIP Explanation Sheet
• WHAT IS NATIONAL PROULTRY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (NPIP)? The National PoultryImprovement Plan was established in the early 1930's to provide a cooperative industry,state, and federal program through which new diagnostic technology can be effectivelyapplied to the improvement of poultry and poultry products throughout the country. Thedevelopment of the NPIP was initiated to eliminate Pullorum Disease caused bySalmonella pullorum which was rampant in poultry and could cause upwards of 80%mortality in baby poultry. The program was later extended and refined to include testingand monitoring for Salmonella typhoid, Salmonella enteritidis, Mycoplasma gallisepticum,Mycoplasma synoviae, Mycoplasma meleagridis, and Avian Influenza. In addition, theNPIP currently includes commercial poultry, turkeys, waterfowl, exhibition poultry,backyard poultry, and game birds. The technical and management provisions of the NPIPhave been developed jointly by Industry members and State and Federal officials. Thesecriteria have established standards for the evaluation of poultry with respect to freedomfrom NPIP diseases.
• APHIS' mission is to safeguard the health of our nation's agriculturalresources. Our many animal health experts work closely with other federalagencies, states, foreign governments, industry and professional groups, andothers to enhance international trade and cooperation while preventing theintroduction of dangerous and costly pests and diseases.
Poultryimprovement.org
To find a list of NPIP approved hatcheries go to:
http://www.poultryimprovement.org/statesContent.cfm
Other related resources:
http://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/poultry/feed-health/buying-healthy-chicks-why-an-npip-chicken-hatchery-is-vital/
https://www.mypetchicken.com/backyard-chickens/chicken-help/What-is-NPIP-and-why-should-I-purchase-only-from-H350.aspx
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www.farmtek. com
Tyvek Coveralls
Disposable Boots
Disposable Gloves
Egg Sca les
NASCO
www.enasco.com
Egg Wash System
Egg Wash Solution/Powder
Egg Cand lers
Egg Sca les
Equ ipment Disinfectants
Tyvek Coveralls
Disposable Boots
Disposable Gloves
TRACTOR SUPPLY
www.tractorsupply.com
Egg Candler
Egg Wash So lution
Eq uipment Disinfectants
VALLEY VET
www.valleyvet.com
Tyvek Coveralls
Disposab le Boots
Disposab le Gloves
Disinfectants
Egg Wash So lutions
Suppliers: Bio Gear, Cleaning and Disinfecting and Egg Candlers and Scales
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FDA Guidance for Shell EggCleaners
Disinfectants recommended by the USDA-APHIS that areeffective against both HPAI and SE, and are moreappropriate to the poultry house environment and highorganic matter load in their “Biosecurity Guide for Poultryand Bird Owners” include: • Roccal: mixed at one-half fluid ounce per gallon of water • Nolvasan (chlorhexidine diacetate 2%): mixed at three
fluid ounces per gallon of water • Tek-trol: mixed per manufacturer’s instructions. • One Stroke Environ: mixed per manufacturer’s
instructions • Household bleach (sodium hypochlorite 6%): mix three-
fourth of a cup of bleach per gallon of water • Lysol spray for footwear • Purell hand pump for hand disinfection In order for most disinfectants to work properly the objectto be disinfected must be thoroughly cleaned and washedprior to being disinfected. Disinfectants should be appliedusing brushes, sponges, or spray units and appropriatecontact times should be allowed (follow manufacturer’sinstructions).
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IL 'WEBS!lfES,
·•· UC D.aYis Ve . Me d : http://www.vetm ed.ucdavis.edu{in.clex.dm
·•· UC D.aYis Coop P,crultlry: http://ucanr.edu/ s ites/poo~
·•· Cail" ornia Animal Health and food Sa ety 1·c-AHPS) llalb: lh ttp:J/cahfs..u cdaruis..edu/
·•· OD A Meat, Pou ry, a · d Egg Safe ty: ht11ps:J/www.cdfa.ca.gov/ah fss/MPES/
·•· Food a1ru::l Drug Ad inicStra · on (fDA): https:l/www .. fd:ai.gov/
·•· N~io I Po'.Ultlry I mprnv.em ent f'lla IIN PIPI: http: //www.pouttryim proven:Mmt.o rg/d efau ltcfm
·•· U;niited Egg Prodlucers jU EP): http:1/ww-w.unit edegg"aa::g/
·•· Hiu an e Farm An.im al Car-e O·lfACI: ht1p://certifiedhLJ.mane.org/
·•· A e r i'ca 111 Hu a111e Associati:an tA-HA): http://www.am&icanhum ane.org/
·•· Cal" ornia Poul'try Federat-□:n : http:/lwww.cpif.org/
·•· N □:rCal f' o ltry Associati □:n : http:llwww.n orcalpou'lt ryncpa.com{
·•· US Pou ry a111 dl Egg Ass:ocia ·on: http.s:lfwww.l!ISp Du~.org/
·•· A e r i:ca 111 Pa ul try Associa ·o n: http:1/amerpoultryas:sn.com/
·•· Pacifi'c. E~g a111 dl Pou I. ry .As.sociatia 111: htlip:1/pacfficegg .. org/
IJJLSEFU IL PHONE NlJIMBElRS ANID EMAILS
·•· Sick Bird o ine : 8166-922-BIRD
·•· D.-. M a.1 rke• ~ N e 1erina ria111 ait IJJC Davis.]: , e p ite.sky@u:cdavis.ed .
·•· Dr-. Chri::. · e Al:var.ado (T,exa::.A&M P'a u ltry): ,c::al\[email protected] m l!l.edu
·•· Fe l'i cia1 Pohl (A.Yiian Ou t r,each Coord iMt•□T vii th Animal H ea , h Br.a oh] : IF elliria.poh [email protected]
916-901J-.50t;l4
,., ~ Fi:a lika.o [email protected]
00:F.A ll!J{5EfUl I NFORiMATION
·•· Website: https:IJwww.oofa.ca.gov/alids:s/mpes/e:sgm.htm
·•· Com plaints and lm:1 irie::.: COFA,ESQ MI [nguiries@:cdfa ,ca.gov
·•· J'e na ~ INo:rth em District S pervisor): jenna.celigif<a@a:lfa .ca.g ov
·•· Gail Jo:nes. (Re91 istira1 - □ ) : [email protected] 916-900-5090 I ·•· Reb ecca M c:Ca l list,er (W o;ps ). : Rebecc:a1, rno::all· er-@cd a .ca ,,go¥
Resources and Contacts
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PO LTRY SUBMISSIO GUIDELI ES
CABFS - D.aru La.bor.afOIJ' · m~sity of C.ilifotmai
62OW . HealthSciea:ces D:rir,re Davis, CA 95 - f c Pl!,01te: 530,.· 5.:.-870 F ax: 530-7 , 6.l53 dawcahfs@ucd,.,,tis.re:4n
CAHFS- Saa.Be:m.udi:oo L:ilbor-.uory 05 W . Central Avenue
S.w. Beroa:rdino, CA ·92. P'h.01te: ,;i _ ) 3.83-42&7 Fax: (':l09) 3&4-59& s;umem;[email protected];is,rew
CABFS - Tala:re Labor..atm:y U}I) Roaii 112
TuJMe, CA\>J..,74 Ph.one: (559) 688- 54-3 F ax: 559) 686-42J 1 tu1m,c;;ll$<aOKg.zyis e:u
CABFS - Tmlo~k La.bor,Uoiy 550 SodefqiutLSt Rd.
Tu:tfock, CA 953&1 Pll.one: 2 _) 6.34-5&3 7 F ax: 209) 667-4261 tuf1wfrcabf;si'iWJlCda."'is ed'.u
·web Site : ·www.cahfs.ucdavis.edu
C,1!1(01 m,r A,11111 ,11' Jr iJltll ,u1d
F;,,--,J Sn~·,> 1>.:1r t(•r,1 ,;_1 st~t•1
CAl-i FS provich:is spocifl lizC!d nC!cropsy xa r1 ina, ·ons fo,r l:Jj rds. from backyard
fro s.. For tile p1.11r po!".l!.S. of this pro_grm111, a "bflckyardl f lock'~ iiS defined as
ch id::ens., tur keys., s,qrubs. and M,mt@r fowl o less t n 1,000 birdiS, in , @ lock. Lil p
to two birds may be· mm m irn@d for $20 (shi p pi g fo@s appli,1.
It: do ~s. Nrnr indudi? pi?t b irds, quail, phC!a.Saants.,. racing pjg@ons, C!tc. Standard f@i:!s.
pp .. fortnese sp ocifil..
ote: Bi rd c--.arcas5'f!5 may be· lh~pt rofrig,l!rat@d for no moro th.an throQ days prior
to sh iprn@ t_ p· eas@ do ot frn@rn · @ bjrd ais fr,i?@zing interferes ~vith , @
nocropsy@·xaminar cm.
iro snip, a d,t?,ad b ird mm a ba yflrd od:: for n1:icmps.y, d m fol ow· g ite-ms w ill
b Q m?i:!d f!d :
•· Su bmi&sion for m
•· l . o (21 plastic bf!gs {trash bag_s am s11J1 irnb Q)1
•· Zip oc typ€! o · at: rp roof bag for papQr wor k
•· GoM packs,. firo:rnn
•· Ab!".or b@nt pa ing 111 1!:!!rial such fl.S. n · .s.p p1:ir o r Pf!P r t:mHts
•· Cardboora bmc (i su lfl te-d prefo11 oo) •· PackagingtapB
Packaging inst uotions:
Gornpl,1?1!: th@ sub , iss. ion form and p lac@ in a p loc 1!:'y]pi:! baig S(!{Jarote 'Orn , · @ m rc.ass.
2.. Plaoo th@ bjrd carcass. in fl p l.astic orash b g and t (gh y Sl:!a th Q bag to prnw· t l@a :ag;t.!.
3.. Ad,d fmzen oola pa s ( o I CE CllllBES !)1 to a Sl:!rond p stic tras.h bag. Pl.am , @
bag oontfl in ing t · Q cain::ass into th€!· bag wjtfl thQ cold packs an d s@al c--arnfu lly to pliQV(! · t l,QQ k.ag@.
4. Adid nm.iJspfl p@r O' pap@r towels to t:n@ box to absorb any mois.turo and
prn'Mlfl' t , @ box: from g@titing SOffi wlli l€! in t ransit .
S. Piuu p loc bf!g ~vit' , €! !".ubm issi,o fo11 ·, int I? box.
ii S@al th@ box w itn p;;Jdtflg·ng rap@ nd snip, for Nmrt Day de liv@ry ·via hdEx_,
UPS, or sim ilar ov@rn ight der vmy s,mviCJi?. DO NO !".i?nd by 1th1:i· lll. :S. Postal
S@Nic@. Packag@s. must bl:!· sh ippl:!d to, ar r~w · au e laboratory on a wr!.Bkday.
R,i?portiing rosunts:
WrJ · ignty rnco · mm-id having a v.:ite··inariain i r11JO ~d in yo1.11Ir c--a~€! as CAl-iFS
d:01:is not provide ooaitmmi1t; ma gem1:int: or d i~€!a~€! pr-QV(!ntio-n
r-000:mmenda, · ons.
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VE! e MBiian·.s 8.1ille ____________________ _ CGrrlc 8.1ille _______________________ _
Address _________________________ _
City _________ State __ Zip ___ _
Phoru!• F,BIX ___________ _
Email ___________________ _
all
Refe.-ence#
" Tu.rtey IMove<melilt Sam,ple
Owneli'!s BIiie
Ranch
Add'JeS'S
.Acen ·#
Rec' d 1111'¥:
Far tab ~ On{y
Case Coordinator: __________ _
.Acen Type· _____________ _
•l#•of Samp'les ____________ _
IJate r,e<E~d _____________ _
Sedion _______________ _
Bill to: Vet 1.. Oli rn ic Owrner
Carrier
Oily ____________ state __ Zip _____ _
P o:ne FaK ___________ _
Ema ___________________________ _
Add'I Copy to, ________________ _
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loca.lio o Anrm js } #in herdfflk (OOlril¥. 6ia'.e1
Pllnf or Feed Proj;eclITrial CAHFS ,ccmiact __________ _
Produ:clio Olass #died
His!Ol}i'', inical 'Sig,s, nubiition, housing\, 11aCEina1ioo, t11Ealment. produe!lioo lel/el( ele .. Use ne:Jd 1!189~ • more sps!!le is needed .. l: Dula! ion • lllne55. _____ Date of death: ______ IEuflil? Y,es Li IN'o Li Insured? Y,es LJ IEmaiJ notira:aticm sampre receipt? 'i'es D
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ICAHFS, Da1;ta, ta'ef'Si:J ar, - · DaJlls
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CMFS. TUJoilljk, ll!ln1!1Er611¥111! , Da'i.16. '15&1~ -~ nnx:ii. , CA 9:l3!11 Ge'leral .n'OC ~118) 63'4-o&JJ FAX (3ll9) El.1"7--4261
Qty Speei:ml!irn Type
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lare•, CA~4 GEneraJ I ,: 155'3) ii;s;J-.53 FAX lc&5'!!J IJxl6.4231I
Tl!!S<ttsl Requested
CAH FS,. San B&manlloo ~ -ar, - · tlm'lil\ De-.ls 1 ll6 "'lfeei! 1Cen1Ea1 l!'i'elll.Je
BErn81tfoo, CA 92:4!!18 tJI!): (91!SI J83-4'2B7
FAX [900) !J84.-596IJ
I u1"f'e=nd Ina specim""1.5 "1bmitted a.re In~ p roperty a• •CAliFS. Client · mrmalio n p:n,,,ided to Cl!IHF5, ;ai>d lfi ie tem remits fmm • ampfe, submitted to CAHF5, w ill be tneated as a,nliclential inform• ·o n ,oonsirten with .aRJJl'iG'bf.e Jesal stae;d,ard, .• • di>dmi;. bill: mrt limiltecl ta,. C-1ifomia Busin:ez ancl Pml:Bsions Code section 4&57 and IEvid=oie •Codl, ,ection 1040.. Swm<ic,.n·"clential " fu ma ·,,,, not b~diwil~ ta,lfi ird parties,withoutmiitt<:ncon2 rrt ,of lf1ie d ie nrt, ,~w e nreq ui~ by law. whim in,d'ud~ r-e,q,u in,ments tft~ t"5'I remit, be pro,ncll!d t o ~ ~1)' .ai;:enrie s. IJ.n" ,my. ills offio ..... , em~~ . ""1 d •~nt:s sma ll IMJ!t be ;aooourrtab lie for - 'f lmos, ~nse findoo i; ;attc,mq,,,' fee. J. d am-;;ie. o,r liability ,c,f '""'f • d =ulti r; from or am, ; ,out of.zrvic~ prcwidl,cl her,=l><fer u ,as, causoed by ne i;:li~ rrt.,.. will ;act,; .,.. omi•sions bv Un;,,.,..ity. [ts,offic.er.., e mplo~, .,.. ~=Is.
Sig,oalttTe of SubJniiller: Date.: _______ _ Submis.sion Fenn 8--2015
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(continued)
An·imall'SIPl!cimelil1 llilforma.fion {Pkla< 1.J.R1•;R:M"mu.!!tpls•.ii'.!ltmaf.s:,ullmr.sstoo,1
Lab lUs;e Speei·m e rn IID B:re:ed Speei'men Twie 1'es!ls'I IR:eq 111es!:ed
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Ads as cles-crlbed In the
carifomla Food and Agriculture Code
Included but no.t limited to:
:Ac 27633 - UnJa,vrdl to engage in ,/he bttsiness
of an egg baridl-9F wiffiout firs/ regiaSterillg with
CDFA-ESQ'.M
:Ac 27634 - Unl?Wml to sen or use any oontamer af eggs which a name, a trademark, ,or..et ,lr.Kf6
n:atrt-e mlfGSS too setJer is entitled w use lhe
mtm-15\, trademark., or trn~ name.
FAC 2'7632 - Unlawful lo mad( eggs not pmcl.uGed
In Cafifomta as •Prodtlced in Calffomia''.
FAC 27835- Um.awful to se/1 or r,eprese.nt as
ci~liln eggs, emrs from any other species of
fowl.
FAC 27636 - Unlawfuf lo selJ Mi ""fresl'l eggsv,
II "rom;h eggs" or to mpraSSflt as being fresh any
ii eggs whicf? ~ .below ihe quality as Grade A or
which hes be.en in storage for more, th~n JfJ days. I,
FAC '27f'J37 - Unlawful to m.ilffl a 6'iatement rep
mse-ntaoon or .assetflon Jn any ,namrer conaem
Jng ,lhe· qmmty, size, weight, oond/Jlon, sooroo,
origin, or any olJ'l.9r matter n#atin,g ,lo eggs which
~ fa~ de-cepllve-, or misfe.ading in anv parl1cu
lar.. :Ac 27638- Unlawful 10 refuse .to comply ,w"l:h a
IBWflJJ order of an enforo8ment offl'cer.
FAC 21639- Unlawful ta refuse to .submit rJggs or
an;y contaftwt; la~ load or any display of eggs to
the inspection of any -oof0100.m61Jt ,of[,c9r.
Yoo may .access and rsvrew me Jaws and regulati-Oris for sh€Jil sggs lfirov.gh the 'web:
Maitlng AddlliSS:
CDFA - Egg Safety & Quality Managemen. 1220 N Stretf
Sacramento, CA 95814
.Physical Address:
2,a·oo Gatsway Daks .Drive Sacramento, CA 95833
Phono: (916} 90()-5062 Fax: (916) 900-5359,
Email: CDFA.ESQM;,.}[email protected]. gov
,cdfa _,p--...
Program Staff Information Tony He(ffjra, Program SupeNisor, HQ
Jrm.na Celig,fia, Norlh.em Dk;ln'ot (9'16) 21fJ-.8821
Bill R:cmner, Sou.them District (019) 4111-~7
Tuan Nguyen, Support staff. HQ
Emmily Miner, SUp-port Swff.. HQ
Rosie Chadaris. SUppQrt Slaff, HQ
Penny Short, Suppo.,t Skiff, HO
cdfa E gg
Safety
~u:::n 0 , Q uality fO•o o, & J,•GlflC:UlTUIE
Nlan.agem e·n t
Shell Egg Handler Information
ESQMGoal
To provide consumern with sheJJ eggs
that are who.lesome, properly labeled,
refrigerated and of established quality,
while maintaining fair and equitable
marketing .stan-darrJs in th.e egg
industry
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Safety & Quality Management
'rogram (ESQM)
ESOM ~phoJds the laws and mgwations for she,/1 eggs, enforcing quaNty, grade, size, labellng, refri{J9ratfon, broncl .registmtton and payment of assessments. ·
ESQM monitors shell egg quality at r,ror:Juc,. lio-n:, Wholes-ale, and retail lev-:eJs.
SQM partners With· v,arious County Agricultural Commissfo11ers, USDA-AMS alld FDA fo a-ssuro Callfomfa She/J Sgg Slendards am maintained.
f S,QM provides A,nnuaJ SheJJ l=gg Workshops to oounly persormel throughout the slale to enSWB lh8 1111ifom1 fV)p licolirm o'f Shelf Egg Standards.
Registration Requirements
'Nho sho!ild rogiswr with CDFA. ESOM
Food a111d Agricultural Code (FAC) 27541 & 27&3:3: Any person tmgagoo in California as an egg producer or egg hal'ldier. any out of stats· egg handler or egg producer sefljng eggs into Celilomla shall rogi-sfl!N with ,ltm CaJifomia Depat:fment of Food and Agrlcuftln-e (CD'FA), Egg Safsty & Qu.aNly ManagamenJ: (ESQM).
The certificele of rer,isi_~lion is na.~lmnsferabfe. Once the application Js JJTOC6S'SSd you wilJ be issued .;in Egg Han-dler ReglS'lratlon Number. I A copy of too mgislration form may be dowmooded
fi l'lp:i;.-/1'.w,w.cdla.ca.gavls!rfsslMPESlp.dfs/Ef}gHf!n
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Refrigeration Requirements
FA,C 27643 Eggs will Jig stored, held ,or transported at a,i ambient UJmpernture oJ 45 deg~es Fahrsf'/.heil or below. Tnmsport vohicie fBfrlgeraJioo urnts must deliver air al 45 degroos Fahmnheit Qr
below.
Refrigeration al ntlail locations and farmers ma,. ktm are rsgulated by tha, .appropriate• Cowi{y Envf. ro,1.mental Health Depat:fment
Grading of Shell Eggs
FA 1C 27651 U i8 tJ(l/awluJ to Bffll to any retrul~r, cof)sum,er, « inslitutionaJ con-sumrlr, any eggs which aw ungraded a·s to quality and size.
Shell Egg Grades
,Grade AA Grade A Grade B
For grade loleranc&s at origin and dfjstinatioll rofer to the Galffomia Code of RegtJl&JiortS (CCR)'
Title 3., Dimion 3. Chsprer 1., SrJbchaptsr 3
Clean Eggs A/1 Gmoo AA find
Grade A eggs roost be clean. A
clean egg has a stie!l lh.at i-s troo
'Oll'l adhering foreign matsrial,
visi."bJe stafne or msca,'oration.
(CCR) Section 135-1'.2 \ \,'
,,
Size Requirements . -· t!~, ~Iii
1 JUMBO 2•5/12 66,51
EXTRA LARGE 2-1/6 61.4.2
LARGE . 1-11/12 54.3-4
MEIDIUM ' 1-2/3 47.25
, SMALL 1-6/12 40,.16
PEEWEE NO·MINIMUM
6.._qg site is dfJtlifmlrtgd by ffle "'6ight of ~ individual egg.
Ma.rkin·g Requirements
ac-h contalrrer or rub container of s-h@fl egg.,; shafl e marked wfJh:
Name I Address I Zllp Code I Quantity I '"Keep Rie,fiigerated" I Julian Pack Date I Sell by Date I
USDA or CCFA Regilstratlo:n Number I •size and Grade I "Shell Egg Food Safety
Compo.mt (or CA SEFS Compliant) j "'Musl be prlrlt,ed in fool 114 inch or larger
i\ac~ -~·· '1 -11,ni,,,
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Shell Egg Defects
Commo.n defects of eggs Jrtelude bt,t are ,not fimit@d
!o: checked' (cracked sheJls), and "l-o6s" types such
as leaking eggs, di,ty ,gggs. and aggs ccmmilli-ng
blood ormaat &pots. Mol:G serious defects described
as fl'tedibk are the various mt (,Pa'$ such as: black
,, mixed rot and bloody whftes.
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• Any chemicals used in the washing
and sanitizing process must be
Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)
by FDA
• Approved for food surfaces
• Unscented, dye-free dishwashing
detergent is a valid consideration for
backyard flocks
~
Backyard Producers selling eggs:
Collect eggs daily and refrigerate
Prior to offering for sale:
• Take eggs out of refrigeration and temper to room temperature for up to 36 hours
Washing:
• ½ cap of Clorox in 1.SL of water at minimum of90° r. Dip in washcloth and wipe off egg
Rinsing:
• Wipe with washcloth in water
Drying:
Wipe dry and place back in refrigeration
""''fo1tt""!I~ I~ r\ WQ !.~4!o(_
CDFA EGG WASHING GUIDE
How to properly wash and sanitize shell eggs for market
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should I clean my eggs?
The goal is to remove all possible
sources of contamination in order to
provide a safe food product.
Steps for cleaning eggs:
1. Washing
2. Sanitizing
3. Rinsing
4. Drying
Washing: • Wash water must be at least 90° F
and
• 20° F warmer than the eggs (eggs are
approx.. 100° at time oflay)
• Too big of a temperature difference
can cause cracks
• Salmonella can grow at temperatures
ranging from 100° - 108° F
• Water should be potable and
consta11tly running during the
washing process. Eggs should not be
soaked
• Water must not have more than 2
ppm of iron. Low iron in eggs is a
defense against bacterial growth
Sanitizing: Dilute chlorine bleach is the
most common agent for
backyard producer egg sanitizing
Use between 50 and 200 ppm
• ½ tablespoon bleach per gallon
of water= 100 ppm
• Organic materials inactivate
chlorine therefore change
solution every few hours
Rinsing: Same principles apply:
• Safewater
• 20°warmer
• Constantly running water
Drying: • Ensure eggs are dry then return
to refrigeration
• Typical egg cartons or
refrigerator storage areas trap
any surface moisture
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A 85°/o A or better
85o/o OR
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15¾
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20%
THIS 20% 1%
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20%
HIS 20%
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LEAKERS DIRT S, OR LOSS {of th s 1%, not over 0.5¼ loss due to b ood or mes spots)
Destination Tolerances
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Labeling Guidelines
• Identity – Eggs• Responsibility – Name, Address, Zip Code• Quantity – 1 Dozen, 18 Count, 15 Dozen, Etc…• Keep Refrigerated – Safe Handling Instructions• Sell By Date• Julian Date – Date of Pack• CA Registration Number – CA 1234• Size and Grade – Minimum ¼-inch• CA SEFS COMPLIANT – Minimum ¼-inch
• Julian Date: Date of Pack• Must be 3 digits• Example – January 1 – 001, December 31 – 365
• Sell By: 30 days from date of pack• Has to say sell by
• Sizes: Can put multiple sizes in one carton but carton hasto be labeled with only one size. CANNOT label as mixedsizes, various sizes, or anything similar. If carton is mixedsizes, label should reflect the smallest size in the carton
• Example: carton has Small, Large and Extra Large – cartonshould be labeled as Small
• 4% tolerance for underweight eggs• 0% tolerance for eggs 2+ sizes smaller than labeled size
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Label Approval
• Any producer can email their label to Jenna Celigijawith CDFA for approval of your label at no chargeprior to use.
• Email: [email protected]
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. Wash hands before and after handling or coming in contact with your birds,; have de,di'cated c othing and boots wh·le tending to your birds; scrub and disinfect boots.
2. Avo d sharing equipment with neighbors or other bird owners unless thorou.ghly cleaned and disinfected before and after each use•.
3 Do your best to, prev1ent waterfowl and wild birds from coming in contact with your birds.
4 . Always buy your birds from a National Poultry mprovement Plan (NPIP) Hatche1ry ..
6. Report an unusual number of sick or dead bir·ds to: Sick Bird Ho,tline 1-8,66-922-BIRD (2473)
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VIRULENT NEW1CASTLE DISEASE
Vimrent Newcast.re Disease (VND) has
been found in Southern Cafffomfa. It is a con tt'Wfous disease of bi.rds, indudi.ng c hicke:ns.
WHAJ KINDS DF BIIRD1S 1G1El' ,rr D? AD birds can be infected with VND. ln. most cases the disease will kiD chickens. Other birds may not get sick but can still spread the disease to chickens and other pet birds.
DOES VND IINI IFIECT PEOPLE·? Proper]y cooked meat and. eggs from :infected birds are safe to eat. ln rare cases, people in extreme]y close contact with :infected birds may get a mild fever. and redness and swelling in the area around the eyes. These symptoms usually go away without medicaJ treatment.
WHAJ' YO U C.A I DO TO H[LIP • lfyou think your birds are :sick pl.ease
immedi'atdy C'tlll the Sick ffird Hotlm.e at-866-922-2473'.
• Keep your birds away .from other birds-. • lf you visit frunilyor fnmdnvithbirds- shmver:
r.vash your c: 0th.es; tu"l.d ch::tnge your shoes b~jhre hfil'lrlling your birds-.
• Doo'tvisit fhen'I r.vith out taldngthesesan'lesteps if you haw hamled your birds.
• Trym keep prople r.vho alro mm birds from visiting your properly
• Sham information abm.itVNDr.vith familytu"l.d _n'EOOS
The disease is spread by direct amt act between birds, by roughing and sneezing, and through droppings. Peop]e can spread VND by moving :infected. birds. moving equipment and feed and by wearing clothing and shoes that have been in infected areas.
WHAT DOES VND LO OK LI KE IN IBIIRDS? There may be swelling around the eyes,. a purplish swelling of the wattle and com h a :large amount of fluid. coming from the beak and nasa1 areas, a twisting of the neck and head. a ms ofappetite. diarrhea.. and sometimes sudden death
How to Protect Your Birds ■ Wash hands and scrub boots before and af er
entering an area w· h birds ■ Avoid sharing equipment; c ean and disinfect
equipmen and ires before moving them between properties
• I.so .a e any bud returning from shows far 3J days before placing them with he rest of the flock
■ Do no bring any new birds on to your property as long as the disease .is in Calilomia.
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• •lrO IHI• ~ ~ IIMlln Cl IIIOft ll ~ i , ll l l'.:W l 1111~
Sick b"rds are i11actirv,e, d 11..1III, a nd tend to :sie parate themselives from otlhe r t1te1a hy birds in ·1the flock., Some sii1g11s of d'iisease are::
•· Co11Jghiri1ig
•· S111,eeZli 11g
•· Nasal dnscharge
•· Gree n watery dianihea
•· Reduction i11 e,gg p,roduotio11
•· Twi:siti11g of tJh e head and neck
•· Para lysiis
•· Omliril\g
•· Musel e Tremors
•· Dep r,ession
•· Swe111"111g .airound eyes a111d 111,edk
•· Sudde 11 De1a1tlh
lihe iC'alifomn,ia IDepartm1ent of Food a,nd Acmic1iltur,e encoura,ees, res:po:nsib1le b ··n:1
ow1ne1iShi'p. Pilea.se co liilsiu/lt w iith .a ·vet,e:rinaria·n1 Oliil .a r,e,e:u11ar basis 1iie,eardi1n2: t:he
heah1h of' your lbirds or flock. Good lhealltih1 ·for Ca1liifo·rn:ia poulltry a ·nd pets is lbeneficiia,I
to, eve ryo ne !!
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To report a11 u 11usual number of sick or de ad birds,, ,ca ll:
Siick S,jrid Hotili1ne 1[866)1 9122-2473 I ~------------------~ ~ ~------------------~ a
For more i11formatiorn, pi,l!ease clkk the, following:
Ani ma I Health Branch Avia 11 Hea Ith Pro gram
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Anything 1tha1t 0L1ch es. yoll r b,ir,ds can carry harmful disease or,ga 111 isrns . You are t he on ly protection yoll r birds, have, so use lhese irn porra n tips. 1to provide t he best care and d isease preven ·on.
IB.iird Caire Sl!lgge.sfiions
• mffe re nt b ird sp e cies will have ,d ifferen d iet s .. De pend ing on t he 1type, age, a nd size of bir,ds, the rati,o of seedis, pellleits, a11dl fr,esil fruits and vegetab les willl vary.
• Proviide fresh wate r for you r birdls. daily. • Ul se pa pe r towels. or othe r pape r prodL1 cts as
b edd" 111g. Clea n or re place be ddling as. nee de d. • Keep your birds ·n a cl ea n, ,d ry, a nd isolated
a rea . Goodl sa nitary p,ractices can help you r b irds fe nd off ,diseases, a nd i ll ness.
• Provude a pp,ropriate llivi111g space a nd per,clhes fo r your b irds.
• Bir,ds are ext re rn e ly sensi ·· e to toxins . Don't use dhern iGals, such as deane rs, hairspray, cand les , a nd/or pe rfL1 me.s a roL1111d your bilfld s.
• Protect your birds from ,e·xtJr,eme ilot and t e , peratures. Providing a n 85°f env'iron ment is id!eall!
To report a n Llnusual num ber of sick or dead! birds, ca ll : Skk Bi ird Hotil ne
(8i66t '922-2473
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Disea,se Pr evemrti on 16l!lil!il e linies.
• ThoroL1,glhly wash your hands w i1tlh s•o,ap a rndl water before a nd a e r handling bir,ds. Cons id e ning also using hand sanitizer a nd disposab le gloves , es pecia lly if birds a re s iclk.
• Isolate any ne w bir,ds or return ing bi rds. at least 30 dlays to mon·1tor for ,disease .
• d ean and diiSinfectyour cag,es .and equipment afte r taki rng h ern to any b ird even . or having he m a rou nd he r bird s. Lirnit corn1tact w·1th
ot he r b ird or pou lt ry own ers ..
• Keep, your b,ir,ds away fro wild b irds., ro d!e 1111ts., ins•ects, a nd other pelts,, as.1tlhese can a ll Garry dis•ease.
ODFA An irn a II Hieail1th IB-ranch hlea d quarters - 19 16) 900-5 002
Redd ing District - (530) 225-2140
odlesto IDist Jri ct - (209) 491-9350 ula re Distr ict - 1559) 685 -3500
O rn1ta rio !Dist rict - (90911 947-4 462 ILJIISDA-APHJIS-VS !916) 854-39-50 or (877) 7 1-3690
For 1 · ore inform,atio 111, pleas•e vis it: www.cdfa .ca .gov/a hfss/ a nim a l_h ea ltlh
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cdfa Biosecurity Practi.ces to Minimiz.e Risk of
Spreading Avian Diseases -~~
CA l lrOl:M DU.U rN.I r 0
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IBioseourity ea s doi111g everythi g yo caI111 o protect:
your b irds aga inst disea1s-e. Standard biosec . rmy practices are important for Ca1lil'omia's, poultiy com u ity at all ·m es. Here are some reco mmend,a ·ons for po '1:tiy
e:M:hi itors:
Before the IExhib'tion
•· o use pou ltlry indoors or at mi ,in a soree · ed area.
•· emove food a d ater sournes tlhat attract pes.ts
s ch as ·w ild watierfo 11/ birdls, ro dents,,, and i111sects .. •· Ho use d ifferent sp ecies [e.g_ o ic ens,, Irkey.s;,
l:!tudks., a111d gees-et sepairat e f ro m eadh otlher.. •· Avo·d i5its to other bac ard ocks or o ltry
operartion.s a 1 d restlrict v isito r access to yo . r birds, •· Avo·d direct contact 1ith ~itdlife, especially 1ild
b ·rds and w aiter waterfowl. •· eep too Is a d eq uipm e I c ea111 and disi111fected. •· ctea.111 cages, ood, a · d w aiter co111ta i ers daily. • · ash ha1r1dls and dlis inffect s oes after rn rl(ti g with
birds,.
• Consider harv i g dedicated boots a · d clotfill i g for mrking w itlh yolll r biro,s,.
•· · onito r a di lifornment t e h,ea l1t off yo r birds d!aill,'.
If your bill"ds sho 'I any .sign of illness, p lleaise d,o not
brmg your lb inl1s to the exh · b "ti on n or attend you rse lf ..
•· Become fa il iar w itl'l e signs of dis•ease i bird<S:
•· Sudden death, •· 'WhieseZiin,gJ coughing, asa l discharge, •· 6 ree n watery dia rm ea, •· Depres-si o.111, •· Decreased ffeed inta e,
•· Drop · e:gg prod ctto or egg q alit:y, •· Swelli g a d/ or dis-co lora ·on off eves, head,
1r1eck, combs, or wattles, a1111d/ or • Trem ors, cirnli g, dlrnopi g wi gs, twisti111g off
head a1111d nedk.
To report a111 unusua l number of s·ck or dleiad binlls, ca I:
Siok Bird II-Iodine f866) 922-2473
Poultry Exhibitors •· lmm,edia ely isol,ate sick b irdcS, to a pe or area tlhat
is arwa1, from all o er b irds, •· a die s·ck b irds after ending to healthr1, b irds. • Ask tihe ex ibi ·on org.a niz,er a1bo1J1t appropriate
disease preVien ·on measures, a 1 d an:,• s-peoifi:c actions th.at m ary be rel!l,uired if a b ird becom es sick a . hes o , .
D11r1iing th e Exh"'bition • 01,ean c:ages, food, ater rnnt:ai1r1ers dai .
• Do 1110 s are equ ipme111t ith ot er exh"bitors; if equipment must be sha1red,, ma e s1J1re it is dea.111ed a,nd dis· fected bet een llies..
• Restriot direct co 111tact bet\l een your bird& a d ot er l:l irdcS,.
• Avoid contact ·w it other b ·rds duri · g tihe eve111t .. • Restrict b ird corntact to esren ·a1 pe rs-o nel , and • Obs,erve birds, dail1,fo r signs off i ll ness.
• Report anv cli ·cal signs tot e oes· 1,a ed e:xh ibmon1 vete rinarian,, pou~ rv eal i pector,. or appropr iate e:i( i itio111 stafff.
• llmmediar ely remove sidk b i ds from t e ex ibitio ar,ea.
• lff yo r b irdl sl s ow cllinical sign<S of a repo .a bte diseatSe such as, arv ian influen!Za or viru tent Ne ,castle disease, tes · g (e.g. b lood
samples o r sw ab sa mptesl m av be required a d tll,o,se results w ill be shared 1ith the St.ate Veter in arian's Office.
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Virule n e wcastlle• d iiSease (VN:Dl, previously li:now.r, a.s e xotic e 11w•ca e d i:Sease a d sometimes rete n e-d o a.s Asoiati c o r
Doyle"s fo rm of e •Ncastlle disease, is a con tagious a nd fata l dise<ase a ecl!i gall speciies oflbirds,
Definition : VND is a ,.,i r,u le,nt .strain of t · e Ne wcastle isea:5e virus and is o ne of the most .seri:ous disease of chidkens t ro , o-ho e 11,•or,ld. It 'is characte; ·ze by · he les· :ns pro uced in tlhe gastro int:es,tina l tra ct or the brain. n souscepnb le dh icli:ens, morbidity rates approach 100%, a:nd m orta rty rat es may e xceesd 9•5%,.
IHo s,t: All birds, bo t h domestic and ild , are s,uscepnb le to VND. Tihe mo·r,ta lity and morbidity rat es va rry d ra:Stica lly between s,pcedes and wit · t he st rain o f virus- In poult ry, chidkens are very ~scepn'ble to the disease, while ducks a1nd ,geese e nd to be res i.stant . 'o rt:a lity rat es in psittacine birds nave ranged f,ro m zero up to 7596 priior t:o eiPopulal!ion. Cernin ps· , acine birds, esp&1ially Ama zon parrots_, haive lbee:n demonstrated to ~e VND virus intermitt e ntly in exce:Ss o one year.
Transmi.s:s ion: With in a n ·nfected ffodk, D i:5 tra nsmitl:ed by d irect co act, co·ntami at ed f,eed'i g and w a e ring e q i;pme , and by aeroso ls p ro dl.!Cle by coughing, ,gasping, and othe r disturbances of respira ·0 111. OiiS.s.e mina ·0 111 be twee n flocks. ov:e;r long distances lhav e been due to 11DOV1ement o co:nt aminat e d e uipment and service personn el s,u,ch as ,.,accina ·on cr·ews .
'.ovem e nt o ca rrier lbirds a nd tlhose in :an inc!!Jbanng .stage a:e:count fo·r mo.st of the outbrea'k:s 'i the pet b ir,d industry.
Clin i.cal Signs: Tihere may be co sid,eralb e va riation in the seve rity o f d inica l si~ns, de\pcen ing on sp es, age, vau ·nation_, a d natura l resist a nce of · e b i.-ds, as we l as tlhe viru lence of the VND stra in . Certain s,pecies emonstrate .a pe riod of depressi:on , d ie nrlhea, and loss ot ap petit e . Cli i:e:a l si~ns are mo r,e pronounced in .sus,ceptib le chidke ns. Edema o t he tiss. es aro und he e ye_, espedia lly otthe lowe r e, ·e li , a·r,e comnno n. Straw co1ored exudate may til o'o\l from tihe mout · or na<Sal ope nings. · esp·ra tory distress mai; va rry fro m mild o seve re. Oli ical s ig ns in ru rtey s: and 1P et !birds are sua lly mild .
,e ro logic sympto ms, such as is:ti~g of th e hea a nd nedk (tortico lis) a nd para lysis: o f the wings a d/o r legs a re commo nly .seen 10 -20 dai;s o lowing ons:e•t: of d inica l signs.
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Huma n liealtlh : VND is ot a ood safe ty concern; p ro perly co-o'ked IPO U ,ry pn)d . cts are safe to e>at. I ra re cases, hum a ns hat haive e xpo.sure t o infected bi11 s may get ey,e in fl am mailiion
or m ild ever-like symptoms . Tih,ese s ig ns generally resolve ·without t reatment, ho11,•ever, me re.i i care sh ould besought: if .sympto llnS p ersist linfection is easily IP.-eve,nt ed by using standar,d pe,rs:onal prote cl!ive e quipment
Reporting: This is a re\portable disea,se un e,r emergency co nditions; suspect cases m ust be re\poned t o COFA wi. h in 24 ho rs: .
To ,re port an unl!lsua l inumbe r ot sidk o r dead birds, call:: Sick Bird IEifo 'line (8£.6) 922-2473.
Excessive l\l u ids are c:omnnon ly sesen in tlhe 1resp ·ra ory t ract
Nlonn al appearing chiolren w· h a pale com b
CDFA Animal Health !Bran ch Headquarte rs: - 1(9161 900-5002 e dding Diis:t rict - {5301225.-2140 odest:o DistJrict - { 09.I 91-9350
Tulare District - (559) 685-3500 0 a ri:o Drstrict - (9091947-44'62
ll!JSDA-APHIS-VS 1(9161 854-3950 o r (8771741-3690
IFor mo.-e ·nf:o rmation and ,uptlates on VND_, p lea:5e visit: limps :l/www.cdfa.ca.gov/a hfs.s/Ani ma l_Healtih/
e_Di,sea se_ lnfo .h t ml
CDIFAAnimal Hea lrl Branch: www.cdfa.ca.gov/ah
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Influenza (Al) - What Poultry Growers Need to Know
The virus is carried by healthy waterfowl ......................................................................................................................... but can make domestic poultry very sick!
Definitions: Al is a virus disease of poultry. Al can be of low pathogenicity (LPAI), causing mild disease, or of high pathogenicity (HPAI), causing severe disease and morta li ty. There are different strains of Al viruses: examples are HlNl or HSN2. Some Al viruses can mutate and become HPAI viruses.
What are the clinical signs (symptoms) of Al? LPAI in chickens and turkeys resembles any other mild respiratory disease (noise, swollen faces, conjunctivitis - photos 1, 2). In breeders, it can also cause a production drop, and birds may produce so~ shelled eggs (photo 7). With HPAI, the birds may become very quiet, not eat or drink, have diarrhea, and discolored c-0mbs and feet (photos 3, 4, 5, 6) . Birds may also die suddenly without any signs of disease.
Where does Al virus come from? Natural ca rriers are wild birds, especially waterfowl (ducks and geese). Swine are sometimes infected with influenza viruses. Influenza viruses may change and adapt to be able to infect different mammals and birds, including humans.
Do we have Al in our state? What would happen if my flock was diagnosed? We do not have Al in poultry in our state but are continuously moni toring for it. Every broiler fl ock is tested before processing and breeders and layers are tested several times during their productive life . Many hobby and small production flocks are also checked for the virus. An Al outbreak in commercial poultry would have disastrous consequences to the growers and industry. Appropriate steps would be taken for a rapid erad ication of the virus from the area affected .
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: MG or MS
My birds tested positive: how did they get it?
THE MOST COMMON WAY TO GET MYCOPLASMA IN THE FIELD: IT WALKS IN, USUALLY ON TWO LEGS! DIRECT CONTACT OF THE FARM OR GROWER with: Persons, vehicles, equi pment th at have been in contact with non-com mercial poult ry, commercial layers, posit ive farms: hired help, contractors, crews, fa mily members, other visitors are b fa r the most commo n means of infecting a fl ock!
A FARM CAN ALSO GET MYCOPLASMA FROM MIGRATION (less likely) from a Mycoplasma positive source or fa rm through rodents or insects
A FARM CAN ALSO GET CONTAMINATED THROUGH THE AIR or wild birds (least likely) MG and MS are sensit ive to heat. They do not survive well outside the birds. However, they will withsta nd freezing. MG may also come from wild birds (ex. house finches)
How do I keep Mycoplasma from spreading
from m farm to others? • Do not lend equipment out • Practice enhanced rodent, insect control before load
out. • After load out, make sure all bi rds are disposed of
promptly and properly. Keep house empty for a weelk before removing
the litter; Wash and disinfect houses. (Mycoplasma are sensitive to disinfectants).
In GA, MG infected birds have to be treated before transportation to decrease shed.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: How do I keep my birds
CLEAN in the first place?
• Avoid contact with other birds
• Dispose of all dead birds promptly and properly
• Make sure your visitors and hired help have
not been in contact with high risk poultry;
No pets in houses • Use dedicated equipment and vehicles on
the farm • Practice entry biosecurity at all times (no
exceptions): Shower (on some farms),
change of clothing or disposable coveralls, use dedicated footwear or disposable boots and hairnets, use foot pans.
THIS IS VERY EFFECTIVE IN PREVENTING ENTRY!
• Bird proof houses, practice rodent and
insect control
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