Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza & Backyard Flocks

Please join us for our Summer Meeting:

Thursday August 21st 2025

Topic:
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza & Backyard Flocks

RACE APPROVED FOR 1 HOUR CE

Meeting Discussion:
This meeting will cover the current status, transmission dynamics, and control measures related to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a serious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild bird populations. We will review recent outbreaks, discuss implications for poultry production, public health risks, and provide updates on surveillance strategies and biosecurity protocols.

Presented by:

Dr. Jessica Hockaday, DVM, MS

Dr. Hockaday completed a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. She then attended veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California.  Following graduation, Dr. Hockaday completed a 2-year residency in poultry health and diagnostics while simultaneously receiving her Masters in Science from Mississippi State University. Dr. Hockaday has worked with poultry producers large and small on managing health, biosecurity, and welfare in the field as a production veterinarian. Dr. Hockaday currently lives in Alabama with her husband, son, Brussels Griffon, Koi, and goldfish!

This event will start at 6:30pm. There will be 30 minutes of networking and the 1 hour presentation will start at 7:00pm. 
There will be a buffet dinner and each RSVP or Ticket will include 2 drinks.

We would like to thank Zoetis for sponsoring Dr. Hockaday.

If you are a current HCVMA member, this event is at no additional charge. Please log-in and chose the RSVP option.

If you are not a current HCVMA member, the fee for this event is $53.00. Please purchase a ticket below. If you would like to become a member, please sign up for membership.