The Poultry Federation

Arkansas/Missouri/Oklahoma

Energy Improvement Funding Available Through USDA Program

TPF wants to ensure that information is circulated to poultry producers regarding loan and grant funds that are available through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

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Arkansas Poultry Biosecurity Standards & Procedures

The recent outbreak of Avian Influenza, December 2014 – June 2015, was the largest animal health emergency in the history of the United States; affecting multiple states, including Arkansas.

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Avian Advice newsletter- Fall 2015

AvianAdvice_Fall2015Poultry Biosecurity Standards and Procedures.

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Dr. Carol Cardona to Speak at 2015 Turkey Meeting

Dr_%20Carol%20Cardona[1]Dr. Carol Cardona, from the University of Minnesota will be speaking at the upcoming Turkey Meeting to be held September 25-26, 2015 in Branson, MO. Dr. Cardona’s presentation: “AI Experience in the Midwest” is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015.

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Poultry Improvement Committee Meeting

The next scheduled PIC meeting is Thursday, October 8, 2015 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Springdale Holiday Inn in Springdale, AR.

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Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Continues to Prepare for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

09538_NorthAmericaMigrationFlyways082615[1]Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) continues to solidify its response should a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) be reported and confirmed in Oklahoma.

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Regulation for the Disposal of Large Animal Carcasses, Excluding Dogs and Cats

Large animal carcasses (excluding dogs and cats) may be disposed of in the following manner unless specified directly by the state veterinarian.

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Two-Stage Poultry Mortality Composting – Daily Management Is Essential

Improper composting can lead to potential water quality concerns, increased pest populations, odor complaints, decreased biosecurity and animal husbandry concerns. Avoiding these concerns requires more than just covering mortality with litter for a while followed by land application.

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