From 8 October, 2026 to 14 October, 2026, APHIS reported 4 wild birds collected from 1 October to 6 October in 2026 (Bald eagle, Great horned owl, Wood duck, Red-tailed hawk) tested positive for EA H5 HPAI strain in (Mille Lacs, Isanti, Dakota, Stearns) counties, Minnesota.
 
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