Articles tagged under: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Wildfowl Migration Ramps Up HPAI Concern

Published Yesterday

Minnesota is reporting three additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza as fall waterfowl migration picks up. The cases involve commercial poultry operations in Big Stone, Becker and Otter Tail counties, representing approximately 118,000 birds. The largest case involves more…
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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…
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HPAI Testing Continues

Published January 15, 2026

There were reports that Minnesota’s avian testing was impacted by USDA’s suspension of grants in the state, but the federal government has provided assurances that no high path programs will be affected. "There have been a few nuanced issues that we…
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Talkin’ Turkey

Published November 26, 2025

Minnesota’s turkey industry went into Thanksgiving week with optimism after what producers say has been one of the smoothest years in recent memory. “2025 has actually been a year where turkey farmers have remembered what it's like to enjoy being…
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ND Reports HPAI in Turkey Flock

Published September 3, 2025

A day after avian influenza was confirmed in South Dakota, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reporting a similar case. A commercial turkey flock in North Dakota’s Dickey County has been depopulated. Before these confirmations in South Dakota and…
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Minnesota Turkey Industry Faces $112 Million Loss from AMPV

Published May 22, 2025

A newly released study shows avian metapneumovirus caused more damage to Minnesota’s turkey industry in 2024 than the high-profile avian influenza outbreak. “Nearly double the amount of birds were lost to avian metapneumovirus than there were to highly pathogenic avian…
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More HPAI Cases in MN

Published May 24, 2024

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in five commercial poultry flocks in Minnesota. Three of these cases are in Stearns County and one case each in Meeker and Morrison County. Before this announcement, the last confirmed case was May…
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Canada Cattle Import Restrictions

Published May 7, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has created more requirements when importing dairy cattle from the U.S. This is in response to the first confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a dairy herd in late March. Since April 29th,…
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