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.

HPAI Resources

Webinars

• MTGA Disease Update Webinar, April 23, 2024: Dr. Ben Wileman, Select Genetics, discusses aMPV
• HPAI Update Webinar, February 7, 2023: USDA Site assessments, USDA HPAI vaccine research, plus bonus MN BAH Avian Pneumovirus update
• Fall HPAI Update Webinar, November 16,2023: Wild bird surveillance and biosecurity training research
• Fall HPAI Update Webinar October 26, 2023: Global perspective, sample submission, Waterfowl Alert network & USDA Update
• Fall HPAI Update Webinar September 26, 2023: Biosecurity & NPIP update, USDA-WS Wildlife Biosecurity Assessment project, MTGA resource update
• HPAI Town Hall Webinar - February 13, 2023
• HPAI Sample Submission Webinar
• Control Area Release Webinar
• ‍MTGA High Path Avian Influenza & Inclusion Biosecurity Webinar

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Handouts

• Fall HPAI Update Webinar, October 26, 2023 Power Point Presentations
• 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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Initial Forms Needed if HPAI Positive

• Appendix 1H - Indemnity & Compensation Request for HPAI
• Appendix 2A - Draft for Poultry Owner
• Appendix 2B - Draft for Contract Grower

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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.  MTGA works closely with Abby Schuft, who is an Extension Educator - Poultry 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.

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Minnesota Board of Animal Health

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is another excellent resource for avian influenza, as well as other foreign animal diseases.

• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Response
• MBAH Poultry Information
• FAQ Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Report sick birds by calling the Minnesota Avian Influenza Hotline at 1-833-454-0156 or by using the online reporting form, HERE.

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.