First HPAI Case in Minnesota Since April Detected in Turkey Flock
A commercial turkey flock of 28,000 birds in Redwood County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first detection since April this year. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed the case on September 16, 2025.
Following this detection, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center have begun monitoring local wildlife populations for potential cases. This comes as migrating birds, which can carry the virus, are more spread out, increasing the risk of infection in poultry.
Since the initial detection, additional cases of HPAI have emerged in Minnesota and other states. Experts at the University of Minnesota anticipate numerous cases this fall due to increased rainfall and widespread ponding, which provide ideal conditions for the virus to spread.
The Minnesota Department of Health is closely monitoring the health of individuals who have direct contact with infected animals or their environment. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health serves as the official source of information for the state's response to HPAI, with case updates available on their outbreak dashboard and information page. To prevent avian flu, poultry owners are advised to practice strict biosecurity, minimize contact with wild waterfowl, and regularly clean bird feeders.
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