Arkansas Poultry Shows

AVIAN INFLUENZA EMERGENCY RULE Effective March 23, 2022, through July 20, 2022

I. It is prohibited to:

    A. Exhibit poultry and domestic waterfowl;

    B. Sell barter, trade, auction, or give away, poultry or domestic waterfowl at fairs, swap meets, auctions, flea markets, and similar events and locations within an affected area. Chicks and ducklings three weeks of age or less originating from a NPIP certified flock are exempt.

II. All free range and backyard poultry must be confined under roof or inside structures to prevent contamination from infected migratory birds flying overhead or by direct exposure to wild birds.

Source: https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Avian-Influenza-emergency-rule-with-effective-dates032222.pdf