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Articles tagged under: turkeys

Vigilance Needed During Wild Bird Migration

Published October 18, 2023

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases are starting to increase with fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls remains confident turkey producers have the safety measure in place to prevent a widespread outbreak. "We've enjoyed the respite from…
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Turkey Will be on the Thanksgiving Table

Published October 24, 2022

Rumors of a turkey shortage for the holiday may be overstated. "There will not be a turkey shortage for Thanksgiving this year," emphasizes Ashley Kohls, executive director, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. "Avian influenza turkey loss actually only accounts for about…
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Emergency Funding Approved for HPAI Response

Published April 8, 2022

State Representative John Burkel describes this as band-aid funding to offset the cost of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza testing supplies and equipment for the veterinary diagnostics lab. "That emergency preparedness response fund had dropped under $400,000 and the state thought…
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MN Poultry Industry Prepares for Avian Influenza

Published March 7, 2022

Minnesota poultry producers remain on high alert as highly pathogenic avian influenza gets closer. As of Friday, there haven’t been any confirmed cases in the state. Minnesota Board of Animal Health Assistant Director Dr. Dale Lauer says that includes commercial…
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High Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Indiana Poultry Barn

Published February 9, 2022

Avian influenza is back. This time, the outbreak happened on a commercial turkey farm in southwestern Indiana. Testing at Purdue University confirmed HPAI after 100 birds died. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, there’s an ongoing depopulation…
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MN Remains #1 State for Turkey Production

Published September 27, 2021

During this past year, the number of turkeys raised in the United States totaled 214 million, down four percent from 2020. Minnesota is the number one turkey producing state with more than 40 million birds, up one percent from one…
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Addressing the MN Supply Chain Disruptions

Published June 8, 2020

Many meat packing plants in Minnesota are back up and running, but they are not at full capacity. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says there are still some disruptions in supply chain. "We continue to monitor disruptions, but the hogs…
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