Articles tagged under: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Walz Issues HPAI Trucking Executive Order

Published September 29, 2022

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is easing trucking regulations to help farmers fight the spread of avian influenza. By waiving strict enforcement of weight restriction rules and hours-of-service requirements, Walz said it will help the depopulation effort and maintain adequate supplies…
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HPAI Case Confirmed in ND

Published September 23, 2022

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was found in a back yard chicken flock in Ward County. The detection triggers suspension of poultry/bird events in Ward and its adjoining counties.
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North Dakota Poultry Ban Amended

Published September 9, 2022

The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health amended the statewide suspension of poultry events. Effective immediately, following the positive detection of HPAI, poultry events such as show, sales, and swaps are prohibited in the affected county and adjoining counties.…
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Fall Migration Poses Avian Influenza Risk

Published August 26, 2022

USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt says USDA is keeping a close eye on foreign animal diseases that could affect markets. "When we had Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza this past year, we were working to make…
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North Dakota Lifts Poultry Event Ban

Published July 18, 2022

The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health ended the ban of poultry events and exhibitions, effective immediately. The risk of spreading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is declining with warmer weather and fewer migratory birds flying around the state. A…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Hits U.S. Turkey Population Hard

Published July 6, 2022

According to the USDA, 5.4 million turkeys were depopulated because of exposure to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. That’s enough to affect USDA’s turkey production forecast. Second-quarter production is now estimated at 1.29 billion pounds, eight percent below the same quarter…
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More Resources to Help with Avian Influenza

Published May 27, 2022

Minnesota’s poultry industry has been hit the hardest this year with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. That’s due the cold, wet weather and migratory bird fly patterns.  Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says some of the newly approved USDA funds may come…
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Fewer New Cases of Avian Influenza in Northern Plains

Published May 27, 2022

As temperatures warm, there are fewer new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Minnesota State Board of Animal Health Assistant Director Dale Lauer says there has not been a new detection of HPAI in the state since May 19. "In…
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TransFARMation: Anxiety Level Rises with Each Case of Avian Influenza

Published May 16, 2022

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has spread to more than 30 states and has affected millions of birds. The commercial poultry industry went through a similar outbreak in 2015. Erica Sawatzke is a turkey grower from Kennsington, Minnesota and chairs the…
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