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More HPAI Cases Confirmed in Minnesota

Published May 19, 2026

Minnesota poultry producers are facing additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza after USDA confirmed 2 more commercial flock infections in Becker County on May 15. One case involved more than 17,000 commercial turkey breeder replacement hens, while a separate…

Lawmakers Ask White House for Bird Flu Vaccine Plan

Published December 12, 2025

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds led a bipartisan group of senators asking the Trump Administration to finalize a bird flu vaccine strategy. In March, USDA pledged $100 million to research vaccines and therapeutics as part…

Vaccine Approval Key for HPAI Response

Published December 4, 2025

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is seeing progress being made on vaccines for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, but approval and trade considerations remain significant hurdles. “My understanding is that the USDA has vaccines that are close to being ready to…

Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Risk

Published April 2, 2025

With spring migration underway, livestock producers should ramp up biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. “What is your line of separation when you come into your place?” asked Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock management specialist.…

UK Confirms Bird Flu Case in Sheep

Published April 1, 2025

The British Government reports that bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind in the world. The case was identified following routine surveillance of farmed livestock on a premises in…

Minnesota Senators Push for USDA Reforms in Bird Flu Fight

Published March 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith recently met with Minnesota poultry producers and industry leaders to discuss the response to avian influenza. "We're in a much better place than we were, you 10 years ago. But nonetheless, it is…

Minnesota Dairy Herds Test Negative for Avian Influenza

Published March 12, 2025

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…

USDA Tightens Bird Flu Relief with New Biosecurity Rules

Published December 31, 2024

USDA has implemented a new interim final rule updating the indemnity payments provided to poultry operations affected by avian influenza. Under the updated regulations, a commercial poultry farm affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza that wants to restock, the premises…

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…

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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More HPAI Cases Confirmed in Minnesota

Lawmakers Ask White House for Bird Flu Vaccine Plan

Vaccine Approval Key for HPAI Response

Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Risk

UK Confirms Bird Flu Case in Sheep

Minnesota Senators Push for USDA Reforms in Bird Flu Fight

Minnesota Dairy Herds Test Negative for Avian Influenza

USDA Tightens Bird Flu Relief with New Biosecurity Rules

SDFU Convention: A Focus on Animal Agriculture

Safety Precautions Advised

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