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Protecting animal ag from foreign disease outbreaks

Tuesday, March 25

Protecting animal agriculture from foreign animal disease outbreaks. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says a foreign animal disease outbreak would be detrimental to exports and the overall ag economy. “Trade partners might not choose to take our product anymore and... Read More.

Illinois stressing poultry biosecurity amidst avian flu outbreaks

Wednesday, February 26

The Illinois state veterinarian says poultry producers need to ensure strict biosecurity measures as the nation continues to deal with outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Mark Ernst says the state has confirmed four cases of the disease since late last year. “Had... Read More.

Minnesota emergency response to poultry disease outbreaks

Monday, February 24

Poultry diseases are running rampant across several Midwest states. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says producers in his state are dealing with highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, and avian Metapneumovirus. “Which has kind of been a tough go of it for our... Read More.