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Minnesota reports first case of avian influenza in 4 months

A reprieve from cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota is over.

Officials with USDA and the state department of agriculture confirmed the presence of the virus in a backyard flock in Le Sueur County, marking the first case of avian flu in four months.

Senior Poultry Veterinarian Dr. Shauna Voss says they’ve been anticipating the return of high-path AI and are recalling partner resources.

The affected site has been quarantined and birds on the premises were depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease.