Iowa is the nation’s leading egg producer1 and ranks 8th in turkey production2. Iowa is also #1 in egg processing1 and #5 in turkey processing2. The bustling poultry industry in Iowa employ approximately 11,800 people with a total personal income of $440 million3. The VDPAM Poultry Unit along with Center for Food Safety and Public Health (CFSPH), Iowa Department of Agriculture and Stewardship (IDALS), and the Egg Industry Center (EIC) helps hobby farmers, producers, and veterinarians in the Midwest and beyond with poultry production issues as well as assisting in decision-making to maximize production and collaborating with field-applicable research protocols.
Poultry
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Educational Resources
VDPAM provides a variety of courses focused on poultry medicine, offering valuable opportunities for students interested in specializing in this field.
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Research
Discover our groundbreaking research efforts that are shaping the future of poultry production medicine.
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