August 14, 2015
Avian Influenza Web Page and Changes to Poultry Events
Submitted by R. Scott Beyer, Ph.D.
The stop movement order for poultry to slow the progression of avian influenza (AI) from the Kansas Division of Health has resulted in changes to several poultry events. This has resulted in many questions about how events will be handled. I have put together a web page for AI information that is Kansas related. The website is http://www.asi.k-state.edu/species/poultry/research-and-extension/avian-influenza/index.html.
Besides the cancellation of all shows, swaps, and auctions, the next event to be affected is the state 4H Poultry Judging Competition that is held at the KSF. The event will still be held but it will be changed to fit the stop movement requirements. Practice examples are provided on this web site for teams in preparation of the event. There is also a question and answer section that gives answers to all the questions I am getting. I will use this page to post information and links so if there are any developments this might be a helpful place to start.