Minnesota Dairy Herds Test Negative for Avian Influenza

Minnesota is in the third week of testing its dairy herds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. “We’ve tested over 400 farms and had no positive cases,” reports Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “We also haven’t had a positive case in poultry for a couple of weeks..” Petersen said another week of testing is needed before the next phase can begin. “We’re optimistic that will happen; we’re continuing to urge farmers to follow biosecurity measures and to keep their guard up.”