LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas animal health officials are tracking a growing number of bird flu cases across the state, affecting both commercial poultry farms and backyard flocks.
State officials said the virus spreads primarily through wild migratory birds, making nearly any flock vulnerable.
Arkansas State Veterinarian Andrew Fidler said the risk extends far beyond individual farms. “Most of the outbreaks that we see are due to exposure to wild migratory birds,” Fidler said. “Practically any backyard flock or commercial poultry operation can be exposed and potentially infected.”…