Disease Alerts

Check below for the latest information on suspected and confirmed Avian Influenza disease alerts. As always, be vigilant in your biosecurity protocols to protect your flock and for the safety of other flocks.

2022 HPAI Resources

Thanksgiving Week HPAI Testing Schedule

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Webinars

• HPAI Town Hall Webinar
• HPAI Sample Submission Webinar
• Control Area Release Webinar
• ‍MTGA High Path Avian Influenza & Inclusion Biosecurity Webinar

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Handouts

• HPAI Surveillance Infographic
• Waiting on HPAI Results Infographic
• HPAI Infected Premises: Producer Expectations for the First 24 Hours
• Tracheal Swab Infographic
• High Path Avian Influenza Checklist
• Signs of High Path Avian Influenza

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Composting Information

• Composting Frequently Asked Questions
• HPAI: Mortality Composting Phases
• AI Mortalities: Constructing a Compost Windrow
• Taking Windrow Temperatures: AI Mortality Composting
• Composting Temperature Log

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Additional Resources from Industry Partners

University of Minnesota Extension

The University of Minnesota Extension poultry team has some excellent resources for poultry biosecurity.  Abby Schuft, MS is an Extension Educator - Poultry is with the University of Minnesota. She can be reached at neux0012@umn.edu or 320-235-0726 x 2019.

• Biosecurity Basics
• Poultry biosecurity risks: Identifying flows
• Writing a biosecurity plan using NPIP audit principles

To better understand the signs of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), Dr. Cardona with the University of Minnesota Extension has compiled the following materials.

• Information on clinical signs of HPAI in turkeys
• Clinical signs of HPAI in turkeys - Bird Movement
• Clinical signs of HPAI in turkeys - Stargazing

If you notice birds with any clinical signs of HPAI, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Minnesota Board of Animal Health

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is an excellent resource as well.

• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Response
• FAQ Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory

If there are any questions or concerns about a specific disease alert, please contact your veterinarian or the MN Poultry Testing Laboratory at 320-231-5170.