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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced on Tuesday that both the junior and senior open live poultry shows at the...

You won't see bird shows in person at the Illinois State Fair because of the huge numbers of avian flu reports in poultry.

Because of the intensity of the bird flu throughout the country, the Illinois Department...

County fair 4-H junior poultry shows started the season with a virtual format and will continue throughout the entire county fair season.

With the spring waterfowl migration complete and warmer, drier weather in place, state veterinarian Dr. Mark Ernst is optimistic that the risk for transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza will be significantly lower, with youth poultry competitions and live sales allowed to resume.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced today both junior and open live shows at the Illinois State Fair will be canceled for 2022 to protect from highly pathogenic avian influenza. 

Competitors will not get the chance to exhibit poultry at this year’s Illinois State Fair, as the Department of Agriculture announced the postponement of the...

Because of the intensity of the bird flu throughout the country, the Illinois Department...

Illinois State Fair junior poultry exhibitors will continue to have an opportunity to receive recognition and premiums through a virtual poster competition. Rules and entry requirements will be available at

You won't see bird shows in person at the Illinois State Fair because of the huge numbers of avian flu reports in poultry.