First Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Livestock in the United States

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health (MBAH) has reported the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in livestock in the United States. The virus was found in a baby goat on a farm where an outbreak had recently been identified in poultry, marking the first instance of HPAI in livestock in the country. The detection raises concerns about the potential impact on animal health and the need for enhanced surveillance and biosecurity measures to prevent further spread of the virus.