Dr. Zac Williams
Extension Specialist - Poultry Husbandry and Management
Email: zwilliams@uada.edu
Phone: 479-575-4952
It is extremely important that anyone involved with poultry production should review their premise biosecurity procedures and protocols. This should be done by small backyard hobby flock owners and growers of commercial poultry to protect the health of their birds.
Poultry (including broilers, turkeys and chicken eggs) is Arkansas' leading agricultural industry. Many poultry and egg companies are part of the Arkansas poultry industry.
The last few years have seen an increase in the hobby of keeping small poultry flocks. Youth poultry programs have also gained in popularity.
The answer is no. Download our fact sheet to learn about the four reasons why hormones are NOT used in poultry production. Hormones in Our Poultry: Is It for Real?
If you have questions about poultry production, contact your local County Extension Agent or an Extension Poultry Specialist.