State Veterinarian Beth Thompson addressed numerous animal health issues during her address before the South Dakota Farmers Union Convention. Thompson said Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza will continue to be an issue. “I would argue that this is actually endemic at this point; it’s established itself in the migratory waterfowl and we’re seeing it throughout the year across the United States.” Thompson said federal and state governments have a role in dealing with foreign animal disease, including avian influenza.
