The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Hailey Quercia: Mycoplasma in Poultry Flocks | Ep. 7

In this episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Hailey Quercia from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services discusses mycoplasma in backyard poultry. She explains why clinical submissions can show high positivity rates, what respiratory signs owners commonly report, how new adult birds and wild birds can introduce risk, and why long-term prevention depends on quarantine, testing, and realistic biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Mycoplasma clinical signs
• Backyard flock transmission
• Mycoplasma biosecurity practices
• Environmental persistence
• Commercial flock risks

Meet the guest:

Dr. Hailey Quercia is a Laboratory Director and Avian Diagnostician with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Based at the Harrisonburg Regional Animal Health Laboratory, Dr. Quercia supports the Virginia poultry industry through diagnostic workups for commercial turkeys, breeders, broilers, and broiler breeders, while also monitoring industry needs and updating lab offerings. Dr. Quercia also works with small flock health, necropsy feedback, outreach events, laboratory safety and quality compliance, and training for veterinary students and interns. Hear Dr. Hailey Quercia on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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