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Emergency Declared as Minnesota Battles Avian Virus Outbreaks

2/18/2025

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Minnesota is grappling with a state of emergency as it battles outbreaks of Avian Metapneumovirus, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and H5N1. This urgent declaration paves the way for farmers to secure zero-interest loans to recover from livestock losses incurred between February 2025 and February 2026. With over 871 aMPV cases reported, the poultry industry faces devastating culling.

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Minnesota is grappling with a state of emergency as it battles outbreaks of Avian Metapneumovirus, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and H5N1. This urgent declaration paves the way for farmers to secure zero-interest loans to recover from livestock losses incurred between February 2025 and February 2026. With over 871 aMPV cases reported, the poultry industry faces devastating culling.