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Biosecurity practices critical in protecting against avian influenza
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (411+ words) While it may seem as though wild bird migration has just ended, spring migration will be starting soon. As wild bird movement increases, the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across the U.S. will rise. North Dakota State University Extension…...
Bird flu prevention series to help producers protect their flock and herd
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (226+ words) As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to impact poultry and dairy operations across the region, North Dakota farmers and ranchers remain on high alert. Producers across North Dakota will have the opportunity to learn practical, on-the-ground strategies to maintain…...
As avian influenza cases ramp up, experts caution the mixing of one flu with another
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (890+ words) WEST FARGO, N.D. " Avian influenza activity has started to ramp up in North Dakota and South Dakota over recent weeks. Health experts in North Dakota are hoping to keep the public informed on what this virus is capable of. Galbreath showed…...
First avian flu case since April confirmed in Minnesota turkey flock
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (295+ words) ST. PAUL " A case of highly pathogenic avian flu in Minnesota was confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 16, at a Redwood County commercial turkey farm. It's the first confirmed case since April in the state. The case was not unexpected as the fall…...
Avian flu found in North Dakota, South Dakota turkeys
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (321+ words) BISMARCK " Avian flu has hit turkey farms in North Dakota and South Dakota, the first cases in commercial flocks in the United States since early July. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on Aug. 28 confirmed an…...
Avian influenza confirmed in Dickey County commercial flock
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) The detection triggers the suspension of commingling poultry/bird events in Dickey County and birds from Dickey County. If no new cases emerge in 30 days, the suspension will be automatically lifted for that county. There is no immediate public health…...
State veterinarian says bird flu risk low ahead of Stutsman County Fair
9+ mon, 8+ hour ago (542+ words) JAMESTOWN " The sounds of roosters crowing and geese honking will likely be heard at the Stutsman County Fair this year, according to Ashley Kjellberg, Stutsman County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources. "At this point, poultry will be part…...
Understanding avian influenza
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (434+ words) With migration comes the risk for HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza). Stutsman County has had a positive case of such disease this past month in a backyard flock. This highly contagious viral disease affects both domestic and wild birds and…...
Good biosecurity reduces risk of avian influenza in poultry and dairy
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (491+ words) Spring migration is currently underway. Now is the time for those with poultry and dairy to ramp up biosecurity efforts, according to Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. North Dakota lies within a primary migration…...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ravages poultry barns and grocery store aisles
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (840+ words) Emily grew up on a corn, soybean and wheat farm in southern Ohio where her family also raises goats. After graduating from The Ohio State University, she moved to Fargo, North Dakota to pursue a career in ag journalism with…...