Arkansas 4-H: Crawford County

06/12/2026

Arkansas researchers received a grant to test treatments for bovine theileriosis, a tick-borne disease spreading across the state. See link below ⬇️

📸 Courtesy of UADA/TIMES RECORD

06/07/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in two calves in Zavala County, Texas. While there are no detections in Arkansas at this time, livestock and animal owners should stay alert and take preventative action. Movement of animals into Arkansas from the affected area in Texas will be restricted according to established federal NWS response guidance and a state entry permit will also be required for those animals.

Find full guidance here: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/public-notice/notice-usda-confirms-presence-of-new-world-screwworm-in-the-united-states-new-requirements-for-entry-of-animals-from-texas/

05/19/2026

❗🐄 Theileria has now been confirmed in 15 Arkansas counties, and the Asian longhorned tick that carries it in 10. Left unchecked, this tick-borne pathogen can cause weight loss, anemia, reproductive losses, and suppressed milk production in cattle, symptoms that can look a lot like anaplasmosis, making it easy to miss. 🔎

Our extension entomologist Kelly Loftin and animal health specialist Kirsten Midkiff will be hosting a free webinar this Friday, May 22 covering the latest county-by-county spread, infection rates among Arkansas cattle, tick and cattle management strategies, and the importance of testing and reporting + a live Q&A with veterinarians sharing their real-world experiences with theileriosis.

🗓️ Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/ALT-webinar-26

Read more about Theileria here 👉 https://bit.ly/Ark-theileria-ALT-webinar



Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology Arkansas Extension Beef Systems

05/06/2026

Headed to a fair or livestock show this season? Make sure your animals meet Arkansas’ exhibition health requirements before you go!

Many species need current CVIs, some require negative tests within 30–90 days, and animals showing signs of contagious disease won’t be allowed to exhibit. Requirements also vary by species, including horses, cattle, poultry, sheep and goats, swine, and more. Plan ahead, check the rules early, and help keep Arkansas agriculture healthy.

Full details and permit links are available here: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/animals/disease-traceability/animal-entry-requirements/

04/26/2026

2026 Crawford County O'Rama is here!🐮🌾🎤🎹

Monday, May 4th, will be Talks and Talent day.
Thursday, May 7th, will be the day of the outdoor contests.

ID and other tests will be set up in the office throughout the week for pop-in testing. Please visit us during contest times or from 8-4:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Please register in Z-Suites here, https://4h.zsuite.org/

For questions, scheduling conflicts, or accommodations, please get in touch with the Crawford County Extension Office at (479) 474-5286.

04/26/2026

Are you getting ready for Crawford County 4-H Youth Development O’Rama? Did you register over on Zsuites?
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Maybe you are….
• constructing a garment
• practicing your bike safety skills
• preparing an illustrated talk on how to construct a banana split 🍌 🍨
• studying native ornamental plants for the horticulture section
• refreshing your sports fishing knowledge
• preparing a piece to play on your instrument 🎺

There are soooo many ways and projects you can take part in O’Rama! We cant wait to see Alma 4-H members shine!

04/08/2026