Articles tagged under: avian influenza
HPAI Remains ‘a Struggle’
Published April 18, 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is endemic in a handful of countries and the U.S. seems to be going down that same path. "This one has been a struggle," said Loren Brey, president, Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council. "In my…Safety Precautions Advised
Published April 5, 2024
With HPAI expanding from juvenile goats to dairy cattle to a person, additional safety precautions are advised. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Director Renee Anthony said this may be an isolated case, "but, we really need to be prepared…No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply
Published March 26, 2024
After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…Minnesota Goat Tests Positive for HPAI
Published March 21, 2024
A goat in Stevens County, Minnesota tested positive for avian flu. According to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, this is the first case of avian flu infecting a domestic ruminant. "We don't suspect that this is a harbinger of…HPAI Confirmed in Brazil
Published May 19, 2023
Brazil is reporting its first cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The virus was found in wild birds and does not impact exports. When the HPAI outbreak happened, Brazil’s poultry exports grew 27 percent last year.Minnesota Bans Poultry Sales for 31 Days
Published April 4, 2022
With more cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza being detected every week, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health issued a 31-day statewide ban on all poultry sales and exhibitions that was effective April 1st. The ban includes all poultry community…ND Cancels Poultry Events
Published March 25, 2022
The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health has canceled all shows, public sales, swaps, and exhibition of poultry and other birds within the state. "We're seeing that this virus is traveling north with the migrating birds," said Dr. Ethan…Wild Birds Spreading Avian Influenza
Published March 25, 2022
South Dakota is tackling the first avian influenza outbreak since 2015. "It's kind of like the human flu; there are different strains that go with it," said Dr. Mendel Miller, assistant state veterinarian. "Some years the strains are mild and…Avian Influenza Death Count in SD Soars
Published March 22, 2022
Tens of thousands of birds have been euthanized in South Dakota in hopes of containing the disease, after officials in the state detected an avian influenza outbreak. The outbreaks were detected in turkeys at two large poultry operations in the…