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Minnesota Dairy Herds Test Negative for Avian Influenza

Published March 12, 2025

Minnesota is in the third week of testing its dairy herds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. "We've tested over 400 farms and had no positive cases," reports Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. "We also haven't had a positive case in poultry…

Avian Influenza Plan Does Not Include Turkey Production

Published February 27, 2025

National Turkey Federation President John Zimmerman, who farms at Northfield, Minnesota, testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee. Zimmerman acknowledged the new USDA avian influenza strategy, saying the industry appreciates the urgent attention, "but, after a brief overview, it seems only…

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HPAI Confirmed in Crow Wing County

Published February 14, 2025

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a poultry flock in Crow Wing County. The site was quarantined, and the 120 birds were destroyed. This follows a confirmation of avian flu in Wadena County last month.

A Grower’s Perspective on HPAI

Published November 4, 2024

Kensington, Minnesota turkey grower Erica Sawatzke was part of an impact and issues forum hosted by the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association in Arlington, Virginia this past week. The focus was on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. "Being a turkey producer, something…

Not a Surprise

Published June 8, 2024

The H5N1 discovery in a Central Minnesota dairy herd was not a surprise for many. "We knew it was probably coming," said Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom. "The one policy item that the Minnesota Board of Animal…

Stockpiling Vaccine

Published May 28, 2024

The United States is taking steps to acquire vaccines to protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers. Veterinarians and lab technicians could be eligible for H5N1 vaccines. The move is seen as a way to limit the threat of a pandemic.…

Emergency Loans Available for Those Dealing with HPAI

Published April 23, 2024

The Farm Service Agency is providing emergency loans for farmers dealing with quarantines due to High Path Avian Influenza. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health began the quarantine last October for farmers in 15 primary and 40 contiguous counties. The…

Dairy Farmers Take Measures Against Spreading Bovine Influenza

Published April 16, 2024

U.S. dairy farmers are banning visitors to their operations, and many have taken to cutting down trees to prevent wild birds near dairy operations, and the spread of HPAI. There have been no calls for quarantining infected livestock, but the…

Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza

Published April 16, 2024

During a recent Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke about the effects of the H1N1 virus on the Ag industry and trade. "We've made a concerted effort to reach out to our trade partners and we've…

Uncertainty Sends Cattle Futures South

Published April 7, 2024

A handful of states have confirmed the presence of HPAI in dairy cattle. The uncertainty surrounding avian influenza sent cattle futures lower. "It seems like every time we get really enthused about the fundamental bull story in cattle we run…

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Minnesota Dairy Herds Test Negative for Avian Influenza

Avian Influenza Plan Does Not Include Turkey Production

HPAI Confirmed in Crow Wing County

A Grower’s Perspective on HPAI

Not a Surprise

Stockpiling Vaccine

Emergency Loans Available for Those Dealing with HPAI

Dairy Farmers Take Measures Against Spreading Bovine Influenza

Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza

Uncertainty Sends Cattle Futures South

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