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LITTLE ROCK, AR – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders pardoned two turkeys, “Lilly” and “Sprinkles,” today during an event celebrating Arkansas’s turkey industry. The birds were raised by Caroline and Adeline Dixon of Morrilton, members of Conway County 4-H whose turkeys were named grand champion and reserve grand champion at the Conway County Fair. During the event, Governor Sanders proclaimed November 23-29 as Arkansas Turkey Week. Governor Sanders also thanked Butterball for donating a total of 58,000 pounds of turkey products this year to the Arkansas Foodbank, Arkansas River Valley Regional Foodbank, and Northwest Arkansas Foodbank. “Thanksgiving is about good

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding poultry growers and industry partners to remain alert for signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and to follow biosecurity measures to protect flocks as detections continue across the United States. Last month, the Department confirmed the first case of HPAI in a backyard flock in Mississippi County. While this is currently the only confirmed detection, cases in neighboring states highlight the ongoing importance of prevention and monitoring. HPAI is a highly contagious virus that affects both domestic and wild birds. It can cause sudden death or severe

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Fidler as the new State Veterinarian, effective Monday, October 27. “Dr. Fidler brings extensive experience in animal health, regulatory science, and agricultural research that will be invaluable to the Department and to Arkansas’s livestock and poultry industries,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. “Animal health is vital to the success of Arkansas agriculture, and we look forward to his leadership as we continue supporting producers across the state.” Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry, contributing more than $25.6 billion to the state’s economy