On 10 September 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in
1.Commercial turkey meat bird (44300 birds affected) in Becker County, Minnestoa.
2.Commercial breeder operation (18000 birds affected) in Otter Tail County, Minnestoa.