A Practical Guide to Managing Risk in Poultry is an authoritative field guide for food-supply veterinarians and poultry professionals seeking to prevent disease, protect flock performance, and make sound, cost-effective management decisions. Expanded with lessons from a devastating highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the Upper Midwest, this second edition addresses the evolving challenges of intensive production and cage-free, free-range, antibiotic-free, and organic systems. Drawing on scientific evidence, epidemiology, economics, and industry expertise, it provides a practical framework for identifying disease risks, evaluating preventive measures, and developing adaptable programs that account for flock health, husbandry, welfare, productivity, public concerns, and financial impact—helping professionals act before disease causes avoidable losses.