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Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Risk

Published April 2, 2025

With spring migration underway, livestock producers should ramp up biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. “What is your line of separation when you come into your place?” asked Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock management specialist.…

UK Confirms Bird Flu Case in Sheep

Published April 1, 2025

The British Government reports that bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind in the world. The case was identified following routine surveillance of farmed livestock on a premises in…

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…

Minnesota Senators Push for USDA Reforms in Bird Flu Fight

Published March 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith recently met with Minnesota poultry producers and industry leaders to discuss the response to avian influenza. "We're in a much better place than we were, you 10 years ago. But nonetheless, it is…

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.…

Articles tagged under: HPAI

Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Risk

UK Confirms Bird Flu Case in Sheep

MN Turkey Industry Follows USDA Plan

Minnesota Senators Push for USDA Reforms in Bird Flu Fight

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

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