US EditionAvian Flu Dected in Minnesota Poultry for the First Time in Almost 5 Months
The Redwood County turkey flock of around 20,000 birds showed increased mortality; the case follows recent outbreaks in neighboring states during fall migration, officials said.
- On September 16, state animal health officials confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock located in Redwood County, Minnesota.
- This first detection since April followed the summer efforts to eliminate the virus, with officials noting the case was expected as fall migration of wild waterfowl began.
- Samples collected from the flock of approximately 20,000 male turkeys were analyzed and found to be positive for influenza A, specifically the H5 subtype, with these findings later confirmed by USDA laboratories in Ames, Iowa.
- Dr. Shauna Voss noted that the detection of this case aligns with expectations given the onset of the wild waterfowl migration period, and emphasized the importance of maintaining strong biosecurity and alertness to safeguard poultry.
- The detection resets Minnesota’s response teams and calls on producers to watch flocks closely and maintain biosecurity to help control potential spread this fall.
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