Articles tagged under: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
MN Turkey Industry Follows USDA Plan
Published March 21, 2025
According to Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls, the industry relies on the USDA’s five-point plan. “Those of us in the turkey industry are really laser-focused on what USDA has put out.” Kohls noted that Minnesota’s biosecurity efforts…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…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,…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…HPAI Confirmed in MN Turkey Flock
Published April 15, 2024
A Meeker County turkey flock is the first commercial poultry operation in Minnesota to be confirmed with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in 2024. This farm had 70,000 birds. In the past two years, Minnesota has lost more commercial poultry flocks…Words Matter
Published April 10, 2024
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is now referring to highly pathogenic avian influenza in cattle as bovine influenza A virus. The disease presents itself very differently in cattle than poultry and should not be referenced as ‘HPAI in cattle’…NE Closed to Dairy Cattle Imports Without Permit
Published April 3, 2024
Due to HPAI, Nebraska authorities are now monitoring the movement of dairy cattle into the state. All female breeding cattle coming into Nebraska must obtain a permit from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. The order is in place through April.Human Case of HPAI Reported
Published April 2, 2024
A week ago today, a dairy worker in Texas tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the case is relatively mild with the only symptom being a case of pink eye. The…No Long-Term Impact on Dairy Cattle
Published March 27, 2024
The HPAI cases in Texas and Kansas dairy herds will not have a significant impact on milk prices. "If you look at the numbers, we look at this maybe impacting milk production by one to one-and-a-half percent over some period…