By Ryan McGeeney
U of A System Division of Agriculture
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Cooperative Extension Service will offer a series of five online seminars focusing on multiple aspects of poultry safety and biosecurity. The seminars will cover topics including salmonella control, avian influenza and more. Participation is free.
POULTRY SAFETY — Several upcoming online seminars from the Cooperative Extension Service will provide free education on various aspects of poultry biosecurity. (Division of Agriculture image.)
Dustan Clark, extension veterinarian and Associate Director of the Center of Excellence for Poultry, said the series will feature guest speakers from various disciplines addressing different aspects of poultry production, including the H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus.
“HPAI-positive flocks continue to be a problem, but the numbers appear to be steadily in decline,” Clark said. “One webinar will cover biosecurity principles that can be used to assist in preventing avian influenza and other poultry diseases as well.”
The series is designed to offer useful information for all producers, from industry experts to backyard hobbyists.
“All poultry growers, both commercial and hobby flock owners, are invited to attend any or all of the webinars,” Clark said.
The current schedule includes:
April 22, 6:00 PM - On Farm Salmonella Control
Register: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vVpnxXp5R9uTEeBzw0YdhAApril 29, 6:00 PM- Poultry House Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips
Register: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JDq9wOzbTUWXn1VnXyr2vwMay 6, 6:00 PM- Using the Diagnostic Laboratory for Identification of Problems in Backyard/Hobby Poultry Mortality
Register: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AOkMJcldR66njiqCLhmtFgMay 8, 6:00 PM- HPAI Health Risks for the Backyard Flock Owner
Register: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dLLtE4xnSIuLlJRJMNBeoQMay 22, 6:00 PM- Diseases in Small Flocks and Biosecurity Tools to Prevent Them
Register: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hwHG8TMnRAex-nuGjo1ngw
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