In addition, VDACS has partnered with Cooperative Extension on a webinar with Dr. Jessica Walters on more information on protecting your flock.  The details are below:

Virtual Continuing Education Event

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

7-8 p.m.

Join Dr. Jessica Walters (BS '09, PhD '14, DVM '16) for updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and recommendations for biosecurity measures. Dr. Walters is a three-time graduate of Virginia Tech and now serves as the Program Manager for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (VDACS) Office of Laboratory Services and oversees all four of the veterinary diagnostic labs in the Commonwealth. She is a boarded poultry veterinarian who previously served both as the Poultry Diagnostician for VDACS and as the Director of both the Harrisonburg Regional Animal Health Laboratory and Lynchburg Regional Animal Health Laboratory for the Office of Laboratory Services. She is also an Official State Agent representative for the National Poultry Improvement Plan.

One hour of continuing education (CE) credit will be provided (via email) to registered attendees who opt to receive a certificate. The lecture will be recorded and shared, but no CE credit will be provided after the live event.

For more information and to register:

https://vetmed.vt.edu/academic-programs-and-training/continuing-education/hpai-biosecurity-updates.html