H5N1 Confirmed on SD Turkey Farm
Avian flu has been confirmed in a Faulk County, South Dakota turkey farm. This is the first case of the virus in a commercial poultry flock since early July. This site had more than 55,000 birds.
Articles tagged under: H5N1
Avian Flu Vaccination Plan Under Consideration
According to Reuters, USDA is considering a plan to vaccinate poultry against the H5N1 virus. The public and private sectors are working together on a plan and hope to have it ready next month. The potential impact on export markets…
Minnesota Senators Push for USDA Reforms in Bird Flu Fight
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
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…
Elanco & Medgene Partnering on H5N1 Vaccine for Dairy Cattle
A new avian influenza vaccine for dairy cattle is moving one step closer to commercialization. Elanco Animal Health has an agreement with Brookings, South Dakota-based Medgene to bring this vaccine to market. USDA has already approved Medgene’s vaccine technology platform…
Milk Testing Begins Today
As of today, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk for the H5N1 virus. This surveillance will be part of the routine bulk tank tests. If the avian influenza is identified in a sample, the…
USDA H5N1 Employees Rehired
USDA is rescinding the termination notices it previously delivered to some employees working on the federal avian influenza response. Politico reported 25 percent of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network employees had lost their jobs. These positions are considered necessary…
Lab Layoffs
USDA’s National Animal Health Laboratory Network is the foundation of the government response to animal diseases, like avian flu or foot and mouth disease. There 58 facilities that are part of this network. Politico is reporting the Trump administration is…
Surge in Egg Prices Due to More Than H5N1
According to a new report from CoBank, avian influenza is not the only reason egg prices have skyrocketed. The report said the demand for cage-free eggs has outpaced supplies in recent years. More than 120 million of the table egg…
Increased Avian Influenza Testing in MN, SD
USDA is calling for enhanced safety measures for turkey operations in Minnesota and South Dakota. Birds should be isolated, monitored and tested for avian influenza within 72 hours before going to slaughter. Other states will be added to increased testing…
