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Bird Flu Detected in Minnesota Dairy Herd; Quarantine Issued

3/24/2025

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A dairy herd in Stearns County, Minnesota, has been quarantined after bird flu (H5N1) was detected, confirmed by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health through milk testing. While officials reassure that pasteurization effectively neutralizes the virus, they continue testing across the state’s 1,600 dairy farms to ensure public safety.

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A dairy herd in Stearns County, Minnesota, has been quarantined after bird flu (H5N1) was detected, confirmed by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health through milk testing. While officials reassure that pasteurization effectively neutralizes the virus, they continue testing across the state’s 1,600 dairy farms to ensure public safety.