From Bailey Schilling 4-H Youth Development Livestock & Shooting Sports Agent schillbw@co.larimer.co.us
After consultation and discussion between the CSU Extension Office, the 4-H Poultry Superintendents, the Larimer County Fair Show Committee, and the State Vet, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all poultry and waterfowl competitions at this year’s Larimer County Fair.
While Emergency Rule has expired, the Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office recommends that all poultry shows, sales, swaps, and commingling events continue to be postponed or canceled at this time. It has been reported that HPAI has affected more than 40 million domestic birds nationwide, and more than 3.5 million chickens in Colorado alone, and we are asking all Colorado bird owners to practice good biosecurity measures, including limiting exposure of domestic flocks to wild birds and other poultry flocks and limiting the introduction of new birds into their flocks.
We plan on offering a poster contest and egg decoration contest that members will have the opportunity to participate in. Members who are interested in participating in these offerings will email Bailey at schillbw@co.larimer.co.us.
