The National Sustainable
Agriculture Information Service,
ATTRA (www.
attra.
ncat.
org),
was developed and is managed
by the National Center for
Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
The project is funded through
a cooperative agreement with
the United States...
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The National Sustainable
Agriculture Information Service,
ATTRA (www.
attra.
ncat.
org),
was developed and is managed
by the National Center for
Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
The project is funded through
a cooperative agreement with
the United States Department
of Agriculture’s Rural BusinessCooperative Service.
Visit the
NCAT website (www.
ncat.
org/
sarc_current.
php) for
more information on
our other sustainable
agriculture and
energy projects.
1-800-346-9140 • www.
attra.
ncat.
orgA project of the National Center for Appropriate Technology
By Terrell Spencer,
NCAT Agriculture
Specialist
© 2010 NCAT
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Parasite Management for Natural and
Organic Poultry: Blackhead in Turkeys
Blackhead disease, also called Histomoniasis, is a serious disease capable of decimating turkey flocks
and negatively affecting other poultry.
Caused by the protozoan Histomonas meleagridis, Blackhead
can also have a significant economic impact on chicken production.
Recent research has revealed new
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