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A New Turn in H5N1 Saga

Published February 5, 2025

A new strain of avian influenza has been identified in dairy cattle. USDA reports genome sequencing of a milk sample from Nevada confirmed the new strain of the virus. Before this detection, all of the avian influenza infections in dairy…

MDA Preps for ’25 Legislative Session

Published December 31, 2024

With 2024 in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said budget planning is a priority. The continued spread of avian influenza is also on the radar. "One…

SDFU Convention: A Focus on Animal Agriculture

Published November 26, 2024

The South Dakota Farmers Union is hosting its annual convention December 11-12. President Doug Sombke expects animal agriculture to be heavily discussed at his year's meeting. "We'll have open remarks by Dr. Beth Thompson, the state veterinarian, mostly about the…

A Science-Based Approach to Avian Influenza Control

Published September 27, 2024

RSM Consulting Veterinarian Kay Russo is seeing a wide range of avian influenza cases nationwide and places the blame on a delayed government response and a lack of monitoring and control. "It's been severely under-reported because essentially there's no structure…

MDA Takes Additional Efforts to Prevent the Spread of H5N1

Published August 20, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications to help farmers buy and install equipment to prevent the spread of avian influenza. This grant will reimburse the farmer for up to 80 percent of the cost of the approved…

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Second Human Case Confirmed

Published May 23, 2024

A second dairy farmworker has been diagnosed with avian influenza. This case is in Michigan. The first positive finding was in Texas. The Health and Human Services Department said the risk to public health remains low.

Federal Relief on the Way for Dairy Farmers

Published May 13, 2024

There’s financial support coming for dairy farmers dealing with H5N1 in their cattle. That includes reimbursements for veterinarian costs associated with the virus. "We're going to provide funding for heat treatment to dispose of milk in a bio-secure fashion," said…

USDA Takes Proactive Step to Limit H5N1 Threat

Published April 24, 2024

In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. As of Monday, a negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement…

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…

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A New Turn in H5N1 Saga

MDA Preps for ’25 Legislative Session

SDFU Convention: A Focus on Animal Agriculture

A Science-Based Approach to Avian Influenza Control

MDA Takes Additional Efforts to Prevent the Spread of H5N1

Second Human Case Confirmed

Federal Relief on the Way for Dairy Farmers

USDA Takes Proactive Step to Limit H5N1 Threat

HPAI Remains ‘a Struggle’

Safety Precautions Advised

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