Poultry testing required for county fair exhibits in River Valley Extension District
Fair time is almost here. And, the temperature outside is reminding us of that very fact! Be ready to show poultry at the county fair by participating in the required testing.
All poultry must be tested for Pullorum-Typhoid and Avian Flu prior to being exhibited at the county fair. No testing will take place at the county fair.
Kansas Division of Animal Health and USDA personnel will be conducting four poultry testing events in the River Valley Extension District. There is no cost to have poultry tested. Pigeons and waterfowl do not have to be tested.
By holding the testing before fair, KDAH and USDA have time to confirm test results and take the appropriate actions in advance, if needed. The testing is required to help prevent spreading diseases.
4-H members, FFA members, and Open Class participants are able to have their poultry tested at any of the four events listed below. You do not have to attend the testing in your county.
Contact Monica Thayer at the Belleville Office with additional questions or concerns by calling 785-527-5084 or emailing [email protected].
County Fair Poultry Testing Dates:
July 9—2 p.m. to 4 p.m.—Washington Fairgrounds
July 9—5 p.m. to 6 p.m.—Clay Center Fairgrounds
July 11—2 p.m. to 4 p.m.—Belleville Fairgrounds
July 11—5 p.m. to 6 p.m.—Concordia Fairgrounds
