HPAI Strikes Minnesota Again: First Poultry Case Since April
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has struck Minnesota again, with the first detection in poultry since April 2025. The University of Minnesota, along with the Minnesota DNR and Raptor Center, are monitoring local wildlife and collaborating with relevant agencies to tackle the threat.
On September 16, 2025, HPAI was confirmed in a Redwood County commercial turkey flock of 28,000 birds. This marks the first case in poultry since April 23, 2025. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is closely tracking these outbreaks, with cases posted on their dashboard and information page.
The University of Minnesota, working with the CEIRR (Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response) funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is conducting tests and collaborating with the Department of Agriculture to address the threat. They anticipate numerous cases this fall due to increased rainfall and migrating birds being more spread out.
Other cases have since emerged in Blue Earth and Stearns counties, as well as in other states. The Minnesota Department of Health is monitoring the health of people who have direct contact with infected animals or their environment. The Minnesota DNR and Raptor Center are closely monitoring local wildlife populations for positive cases.
To reduce the risk of avian flu, practicing biosecurity, minimizing contact with wild waterfowl, and cleaning bird feeders regularly are recommended. Sick domestic or farmed birds should be reported to the Minnesota Avian Influenza Hotline, and dead waterfowl to the Minnesota DNR.
The recent HPAI outbreak in Minnesota's poultry, the first since April, underscores the need for vigilance and cooperation among agencies and the public. The University of Minnesota, along with other organizations, is working tirelessly to monitor, test, and provide guidance to mitigate the impact of this disease on Minnesota's wildlife and poultry.
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