Articles tagged under: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
HPAI Seen as Endemic Animal Health Concern
Published December 1, 2023
State Veterinarian Beth Thompson addressed numerous animal health issues during her address before the South Dakota Farmers Union Convention. Thompson said Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza will continue to be an issue. "I would argue that this is actually endemic at this…Vigilance Needed During Wild Bird Migration
Published October 18, 2023
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases are starting to increase with fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls remains confident turkey producers have the safety measure in place to prevent a widespread outbreak. "We've enjoyed the respite from…HPAI Confirmed in MN
Published October 11, 2023
A commercial turkey flock in Minnesota’s Meeker County is being quarantined and the birds will be destroyed. USDA has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the flock and the seasonal wild bird migration is getting the blame. This flock has…HPAI Threat Remains
Published October 6, 2023
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is being found on a sporadic basis in wild birds. The number of cases is down from last year, but North Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andress expects a few more positive cases with the weather…Partnering to Prevent Spread of HPAI
Published July 7, 2023
Building relationships with government agencies has been critically important for the poultry industry in responding to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acting Deputy Regional Director Carl Milligan says in their work has implications for both wildlife…HPAI Threat Coincides with Spring Migration
Published April 26, 2023
A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a turkey flock in Dickey County, North Dakota. Deputy State Veterinarian Beth Carlson says poultry producers need to be extra cautious with the spring migration in full swing. "All reported…Minnesota Has Learned From Previous HPAI Outbreaks
Published April 17, 2023
With migrating birds returning to the region, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is keeping an eye out for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. "We've come a long way since 2015 in terms of our preparedness and response activities," reports Andrea Vaubel, deputy…Poultry Industry Outlook
Published April 10, 2023
It has been a good year for poultry prices, but a bad year for production. Rabo AgriFinance Senior Animal Protein Analyst Christine McCracken says it is an uncertain market at the moment. "In broilers, layers, and turkeys, we've had a…HPAI Will Piggyback on Spring Migration
Published March 30, 2023
This time in 2022, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was making headlines with spring migration picking up. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association President Pete Klaphake says last year’s outbreak changed the whole industry. "There was a large number of birds that were…