Articles tagged under: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
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…ND HPAI Policy Modified
Published March 24, 2023
The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health has amended its policy for the suspension of poultry and bird events. Effective immediately, poultry and bird shows, sales and swaps will be prohibited only in the effected county when Highly Pathogenic…HPAI Threat Remains
Published March 13, 2023
With spring around the corner, mass bird migration will begin soon. South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson says the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza will rear its head again. "Viruses tend to go away in the winter, but…HPAI Remains a Worry in ’23
Published January 10, 2023
In testimony before the Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee, State Veterinarian Dr. Marion Garcia said Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza will be an issue well into 2023. "In the past, we had associated outbreaks solely on the presence of migratory birds who brought…On Alert for HPAI
Published October 12, 2022
According to Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen, there’s been 20 positive Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases since the summer. "We just hit 100 cases for the year; that's four million birds." Petersen said $1 million-to-$3 million is needed from the…New State Veterinarian Ready to Tackle Avian Influenza
Published September 29, 2022
The new Minnesota Board of Animal Health Executive Director and state veterinarian Dr. Marion Garcia is on her second week of the job. Garcia started earlier than expected, right as the fall outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza started picking…