On 22 October, 2026, APHIS reported American mink collected on 14 September in 2026 tested positive for EA H5 HPAI strain in Washington county, Minnesota.

On 27 October, 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 Commercial Turkey Meat Bird in Morrison(61000 birds affected) county, Minnesota.

On 26 October, 2026, APHIS reported 3 wild birds collected from 29 September to 4 October in 2026 (Great horned owl, Red-tailed hawk, Turkey vulture) tested positive for EA H5 HPAI strain in (Mille Lacs, Hubbard, Crow Wing) counties, Minnesota.

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