The 2004 Turkey School was held February 2-4. The program, intended for turkey industry personnel, emphasizes health care practices for commercial turkey production. The program includes in-depth presentations and a hands-on laboratory practice.

The program is suitable for new producers or experienced producers needing a refresher course.

Young producers  Experienced producers

During the lab, participants practiced taking blood samples and tracheal swabs.

Participants taking blood samples

Participants taking blood samples

Participants taking tracheal swabs

Participants taking tracheal swabs

  
The lab session included one-on-one interaction with an avian veterinarian or pathologist.
  

Lab session Lab session

Lab session  

Necropsy lab session

Necropsies gave participants examples of what normal turkey organs look like, as well as some examples of disease conditions. Any abnormalities were shared with all the participants.

Necropsy lab session

For information on future Turkey Schools,
contact Veterinary Outreach Programs:

Phone: 612-624-3434 or 800-380-8636

Email: vop@umn.edu