Q: Birds in my flock are dying, what should I do?
A: Call or email the closest lab in the GPLN to describe the condition of the flock and a GPLN veterinarian will let you know what to do next.

Q: My flock has worms and mites, who should I call?
A: The University of Georgia has a poultry extension service that can answer poultry husbandry and health questions. You can visit their website at www.poultry.uga.edu/extension or call 706-542-1333.

Q: Does the GPLN only provide diagnostic services for chickens?
A: No GPLN provides diagnostic services for all types of poultry.

Q: Where at the lab building do I bring samples or birds?
A: The main lab in Oakwood has a drive up window. Other labs have sample drop off areas. Call or go through the main entrance of the building first to ask about drop off area.

Q: How do I get my birds tested?
A: Testing is scheduled through the GPLN NPIP department. Call the main lab at 770-535-5996 and we will schedule an appointment to come test your birds.

Q: What lab in the GPLN is nearest to my flock?
A: Go to the section of the website that lists branch lab locations and chose the lab closest for directions and hours.

Q: Are there any employment opportunities at GPLN?
A: Check the employment section of the website for list of open positions.

Georgia Poultry Facts courtesy of the Georgia Poultry Federation

Georgia has 105 counties producing more than $1 million of poultry at farm level.

There are 59 counties in Georgia with one or more poultry related operations.

Poultry’s annual contribution to Georgia’s economy from farms, processing, further processing and allied industries now exceeds $15.1 billion.

Georgia has 105 counties that each produces over $1 million worth of poultry annually.

On an average day Georgia produces: 26.3 million pounds of chicken meat, 7.6 million table eggs, and 5.7 million hatching eggs.

Since 1997 Georgia has been #1 in broiler production in the US.

Chicken annual per capita consumption in the US is 87 lbs and the world is 24 lbs.

If Georgia were a country, it would be the fifth largest in broiler production.

The annual production from an average poultry farm could feed 6.3 million people a delicious chicken meal or more than 22,000 people for an entire year.