Three webinars about deadly H5N1 avian influenza for small flock owners set for March 9, 19, 31
Three webinars to help small flock owners protect birds from H5N1
March 5, 2022
By Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Fast facts
- Extension veterinarian to offer updates, info about H5N1
- No cost to attend webinars
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(Newsrooms: with file photo of Clark https://flic.kr/p/2n74ryM )
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As a deadly strain of avian influenza closes in on Arkansas,
Arkansas extension veterinarian Dustan Clark will be hosting three webinars for small
flock owners on March 9, 19 and 31.
The events are presented by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. There is no cost to attend. The virus has been found in 11 states, including southeastern Missouri.
“We want to be able to be sure all our backyard and other small flock owners are prepared to protect their birds from this virus,” Clark said.
The Cooperative Extension Service has biosecurity resources on its website. Visit uaex.uada.edu/avian-flu.
To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uark.edu. Follow on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk. To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @AR_Extension.
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact 479-575-4952 as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.
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Media contact: Mary Hightower, mhightower@uada.edu