Dear Colleagues,
As of 9:00am this morning (December 16) the ban prohibiting bird shows in Ohio has been rescinded. This means Ohio can now have live poultry at county and independent fairs, the Ohio State Fair, and all other gatherings of birds for show or for sale, including auctions and swap meets.
Throughout the length of the ban there were no confirmed cases of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Ohio, and there is no immediate threat of this disease. However, while the intention is to allow bird exhibitions to be held next year, an outbreak in Ohio or nearby states may require the reinstatement or even an extension of the ban. Therefore we are still recommending that youth who enroll in 4-H poultry projects also enroll in another county-fair-eligible project to be able to participate in the county fair. It is imperative that youth and their families follow strict biosecurity practices. We will post biosecurity information on the Ohio 4-H website poultry resources page at http://www.ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/poultry/poultry-resources.
The press release lifting the ban will be posted on the Ohio 4-H website poultry home page http://www.ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/poultry/poultry-calendar-events.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at miller.78@osu.edu, 614.292.7453 (office), or 740.708.0359 (mobile).
Lucinda
Lucinda B. Miller, Ph.D.
Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development
Companion & Small Animal Programs
College of Food, Agriculture, & Environmental Sciences Ohio State University Extension
Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
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