Fresh Bird Flu Outbreak in America’s Biggest Turkey-Producing Region
Summary
A new bird flu outbreak has hit turkey farms in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota, affecting more than 417,000 birds. This disease impacts turkey production, especially ahead of the busy holiday season when turkey demand is high.Key Facts
- Over 417,000 turkeys have been affected by bird flu in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
- Minnesota, the top turkey-producing state, has seen 92,100 birds infected this fall.
- South Dakota has confirmed bird flu in five commercial flocks totaling about 284,000 turkeys.
- North Dakota reported its second outbreak this year in LaMoure County, affecting 41,600 birds.
- Bird flu cases began increasing again in mid-August, starting in South Dakota.
- Affected turkey farms include both meat-producing and breeding operations.
- Infected flocks are destroyed to stop the disease from spreading.
- The outbreak comes at a critical time before Thanksgiving and Christmas when turkey sales usually go up.
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