Avian Influenza Webinar for Small Flock Owners

H5N1 Bird Flu Update graphic with UADA logo and photo of chickens.

Backyard flocks are at higher risk of contracting avian flu because they are more likely to spend time outdoors and can be exposed to the droppings from wild birds.

Get Arkansas-specific updates from Extension Veterinarian Dr. Dustan Clark, and learn how to recognize and prevent the avian flu in your birds.

The summer series will be offered March 24 - April 30. Topics relate to poultry diseases, parasites, breeding and hatching and poultry welfare issues. The webinars are free, but registration is required.

 

2026 Online Trainings

Date: Training:
May 5, 2026
6 p.m.

Mortality Disposal as Part of Biosecurity

Dr. Zac Williams, Extension Specialist - Poultry Husbandry and Management, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Register for the May 5 Training
May 6, 2026
6 p.m.

How the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Supports Poultry Health

Dr. Andrew Fidler, Arkansas State Veterinarian
Register for the May 6 Training
May 12, 2026
6 p.m.

Zoonotic Diseases and Hazard of Poultry Production

Dr. Barry Whitworth, Oklahoma State University Extension
Register for the May 12 Training
May 19, 2026
10 a.m.

Poultry Management for Spring/Summer

Dr. Zac Williams, Extension Specialist - Poultry Husbandry and Management, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Register for the May 19 Training
May 21, 2026
6 p.m.

Histomoniasis in Poultry: Bridging Field Insights, Diagnostics, and Prevention Strategies

Dr. Vijay Durairaj, Huvepharma, Inc.
Register for the May 21 Training

 

2026 Recorded Webinars

Date: Webinar:
April 30

Breeding and Hatching Principles in Hobby and Backyard Poultry Flocks
Dr. Sara Orlowski-Workman, Extension Specialist And Associate Professor, University of Arkansas Poultry Science Department

April 21

Science of Happy Flocks
Shawna Weimer, assistant professor, University of Arkansas Poultry Science Department
April 7

Poultry Coccidiosis
Aaron Forga and Taylor Schubauer, University of Arkansas Poultry Science Department
April 2

Common Internal Parasites of Poultry
Dr. Dustan Clark, UADA
March 31

Common External Parasites of Poultry
Dr. Barry Whitworth, senior extension specialist, Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences
March 24

Poultry Disease Concerns in Commercial and Hobby/Backyard Flocks
Dr. Dustan Clark, Extension Poultry Veterinarian
January 27

Healthy Coops, Healthy People: A One Health Look at Bird Flu Risks in Humans
January 22

Biosecurity Practices for Poultry Diseases Control in Backyard/Hobby Flocks
January 21

Rodent Control
January 20

Sick Birds? There's a Test for That!

 

2026 In-person trainings

June 8 — Poultry Lunch and Learn: Diseases and Biosecurity

Details:

11:45 a.m.–2 p.m.
Washington County Extension Office, 2536 N. McConnell Ave.,  Fayetteville, AR

Cost is $30, snacks and lunch provided.

Registration link: https://uada.formstack.com/forms/diseases__biosecurity

Registration deadline: June 7.

Schedule

Time: Activity:
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign-in and lunch
1 p.m. Welcome and announcements
12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Avian Metapneumovirus, Dr. Cole Crumpacker, Butterball
12:50 – 1:20 p.m. Science of Biosecurity, Dr. Zac Williams, UADA
1:20 – 2 p.m. Sample collection for lab submission, Dr. Gordon Whitbeck, Whitbeck Labs