American Poultry Association

The American Poultry Association, or APA, is the largest poultry organization in the North America. Founded in 1873, and incorporated in Illinois in 1923, it is also the oldest livestock organization in the U.S..^[1] The first American poultry show was held in 1849, and the APA was later formed in response to the burgeoning need for an overseeing body to set standards for poultry breeds and to administer judging.^[2] A year after its foundation, the Association published the first American Standard of Perfection, which to this day is the most widely used and respected handbook on poultry breed standards.^[3] The APA continues to publish and expand the Standard, and aims to promote all aspects of poultry fancy by certifying official judges, sponsoring shows, fostering youth participation, and advocating for its members, in both the U.S. and Canada.

Notes

1. ^ Ekarius p. 7
2. ^ Percy p. 38
3. ^ Staples p. 12

References

• Ekarius, Carol (2007). Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds. 210 MAS MoCA Way, North Adams MA 01247: Storey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-58017-667-5. 
• Gillespie, James R. (2003). Modern Livestock and Poultry Production. Thomson Delmar Learning. ISBN 1401827373. 
• Heinricks, Christine (2007). How To Raise Chickens. Suite 200, 380 Jackson St, St Paul MN 55101: Voyageur Press. ISBN 978-0-76-03-2828-6. 
• Percy, Pam (2002). The Complete Chicken. Suite 200, 380 Jackson St, St Paul MN 55101: Voyageur Press. ISBN 0-89658-731-2. 
• Staples, Tamara (2001). The Fairest Fowl. 85 Second Street San Francisco CA 94105: Chronicle Books LLC. ISBN 081183137X. 

See also

• Breed registry

This poultry article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e