Bird Flu Emergency Rule Activated In Arkansas | Abbi Clifton

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Arkansas Department of Agriculture activated the avian emergency rule due to confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or “bird flu” in surrounding states.

The rule prevents exhibiting poultry and domestic waterfowl and moving poultry and waterfowl from within an infected area. However, poultry with commuter agreements or those that are…