Very informative video! Thanks! I can't help but think that a large chicken farm like this could/should afford a very small tractor with an auger to save these poor grad students arms and backs ;-D
Thank you for your concern for our students! The farm was and is very supportive in every way possible to include putting up with us getting in their way so that this research could be done.
From Leonie Jacobs: Avian Influenza is carried by migratory birds, mostly water fowl (hosts to the virus). Forested areas are not their preferred habitat, they prefer open grassland and accessible water, like ponds. Yes, these birds could infect other species of birds that do dwell in trees, but if you allow your poultry outside, they possibly may be more protected from water fowl in a forested area, compared to open grassland! However, I am not aware of any research that has confirmed that.
@@virginiaforestlandowneredu309the real truth is that germs don't cause disease. Unhealthy conditions do. Magical little beings aren't making anyone sick
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Absolutely fantastic!! Would love to follow any updates on these projects!
Here's an update from late last year: th-cam.com/video/0Y289VsDK38/w-d-xo.html
That turkey operation in the 2nd clip looks like an absolute nightmare
I really appreciate everything that you do good luck for you all
Very informative video! Thanks! I can't help but think that a large chicken farm like this could/should afford a very small tractor with an auger to save these poor grad students arms and backs ;-D
Thank you for your concern for our students! The farm was and is very supportive in every way possible to include putting up with us getting in their way so that this research could be done.
do you have to bring chickens indoors at night?
they will put themselves to bed at night, all you have to do is "close the door" to predators
Update please
Where do yall get these tubes?
tree tubes such as these are available from the manufacturers or various distributors. Feel free to call or e-mail me for more help. Adowning@vt.edu
I love seeing stuff like this, but such smart people wearing masks while alone and outside is unfortunate. Keep up the good work though 👍
We were following VT protocol at the time.
Exactly. What a nightmare
Wouldn’t this be a liability by inviting wild birds to be closer to the poultry houses? I would think avian flu could wipe out an entire barn.
From Leonie Jacobs: Avian Influenza is carried by migratory birds, mostly water fowl (hosts to the virus). Forested areas are not their preferred habitat, they prefer open grassland and accessible water, like ponds. Yes, these birds could infect other species of birds that do dwell in trees, but if you allow your poultry outside, they possibly may be more protected from water fowl in a forested area, compared to open grassland! However, I am not aware of any research that has confirmed that.
@@virginiaforestlandowneredu309the real truth is that germs don't cause disease. Unhealthy conditions do. Magical little beings aren't making anyone sick
Down vote for the masks!
Virginia Tech protocol at the time it was recorded.
preventative health measures save lives.
@@stinkbomb13maybe but masks have nothing to do with preventing disease