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Disease/BiosecuritySeverity 4September 22, 2026

HPAI Confirmed in Stearns County, Minnesota Turkey Meat Bird Flock

USDA APHIS confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial turkey meat bird flock in Stearns County, Minnesota, on September 22 (0.0 million birds). Control-area restrictions and depopulation protocols apply under the national HPAI response plan.

Why it matters: Watch for expanding control-area movement restrictions near Stearns County that could disrupt egg-layer flock transport, sourcing, or supply logistics in Minnesota.

Sources

Reported by: USDA APHIS · Brownfield Ag News · kpax.com
MN, MT, ND, SD, WI, ID · Minnesota Turkey Growers Association

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