Avian influenza biosecurity meeting

Arkansas is second in the nation for total pounds of broiler meat produced. Poultry meat, including chicken and turkey, is the largest agricultural product in Arkansas, in terms of cash receipts, providing almost 40 % of the total. Poultry production accounts for 1 in 4 jobs in Arkansas.

Therefore, commercial and backyard poultry growers must work together to keep the industry healthy and strong. All poultry growers in Arkansas are requested to review biosecurity protocols in light of an avian influenza strain that has been found in birds east of the Mississippi.

Dr. Dustan Clark, Arkansas Extension Poultry Veterinarian, is going to be speaking on the topic of avian influenza and the importance of biosecurity in the backyard poultry flock. If you have small flocks of any type of poultry or just want to learn more about Avian Influenza, please come to the Polk County Extension Office at 211 DeQueen Avenue in Mena on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. You can call (479) 394-6018 for more details.

Information regarding symptoms and preventative measures can be found in a previous article posted on the Pulse website.

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