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During the 2014-2015 avian influenza outbreaks, there was very little focus on the impact of the disease on hunting preserves and clubs. Fortunately, no gamebird business tested positive for the disease during that timeframe. Unfortunately, this led many to falsely believe pheasants could be immune. The current avian influenza outbreak has directly impacted the gamebird … Continued
Several NAGA members have reported problems registering though the NAGA website. This is due to transition issues with the website as NAGA moved from one website management company to another. To register for the convention, please contact NAGA Executive Director, Rob Sexton at (614) 531-4426 or at rob@northamericangamebird.com. Rob will help you get registered, buy tickets … Continued
NAGA is excited to welcome Dr. Elena Behnke as one of the featured speakers for this year’s convention at the Astor Crowne Plaza French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 6-8, 2023. Dr. Behnke is the Senior Coordinator for the National Poultry Improvement Plan with the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection … Continued
With the NAGA Convention just two months away, we’re highlighting the business and fun of meeting in the Big Easy. NAGA’s agenda is jam-packed with informational experts in their field. Among those presentations is one that’s sure to be an important topic with hunting preserves and gamebird farms – avian influenza indemnity. The number of … Continued
Included in the agenda for the NAGA Annual Convention (February 6 – 8, 2023) is a presentation essential to maintaining the profitability of your business. The current high-inflationary market has impacted all aspects of the gamebird industry, from labor and fuel to feed. Unless you build these cost drivers into your pricing model, you risk … Continued
A crisis forces all involved to get educated quickly, and that’s exactly what has happened in 2022 as gamebird businesses learn how to overcome a positive outbreak of Avian Influenza and get themselves back in business as quickly as possible. The NAGA Convention at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans from February 6-8 will … Continued
The 2023 SHOT Show, January 17–20, 2023, is a BIG DEAL and an absolute can’t-miss event for all bird hunting preserve owners, managers, staff and outfitters. Ducks and geese, pheasants and chukars, quails and partridges, turkeys and ornamental birds — it doesn’t matter if you focus on one species or all of them, this show … Continued
USDA APHIS has confirmed an outbreak of HPAI on a gamebird farm in York County in Eastern Nebraska. More information can be found on the USDA APHIS website. NAGA continues to provide information to help members prepare for an outbreak. For example: It’s essential to have an approved biosecurity plan to be eligible for indemnity. Record … Continued
A Note From NAGA: It’s long been thought that avian influenza isn’t a concern during the summer when the temperatures are higher. We’re now learning that’s not always the case. NAGA has been encouraging hunting preserves and gamebird producers to be prepared, even during the summer months, by ensuring biosecurity plans are in place and, … Continued
Monday, July 18, 2022, hunting preserve operators from across the U.S. kicked off the first conference devoted entirely to the challenges faced in this thriving industry. NSSF – The Firearms Trade Association is the Platinum Sponsor of the event, which is underway at Deer Creek State Lodge in Central Ohio. The North American Gamebird Association … Continued
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