Sick cattle are typically isolated and recover. Depopulation of cattle is not recommended. Milk from sick cows is diverted from the food supply. Pasteurized milk is safe to drink.

How are sick cattle treated?

Sick cattle are typically isolated and recover. Depopulation of cattle is not recommended. Milk from sick cows is diverted from the food supply. Pasteurized milk is safe to drink.

No

Federal funding is possible for pre-movement testing of lactating cattle through the information below:

Is federal funding available for testing?

Federal funding is possible for pre-movement testing of lactating cattle through the information below:

No

Minnesota Department of Agriculture communicates and works closely with the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Board of Animal Health, United States Department of Agriculture, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and industry partners to share information and develop plans to be best prepared.

How does the Minnesota Department of Agriculture work with other agencies?

Minnesota Department of Agriculture communicates and works closely with the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Board of Animal Health, United States Department of Agriculture, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and industry partners to share information and develop plans to be best prepared.

No

Wear clean boots or boot covers, clean clothing, wearing disposable gloves, and safety goggles. For additional guidance see the Centers for Disease Control and the Minnesota Department of Health.

What other steps can be taken to help protect individuals working with livestock?

Wear clean boots or boot covers, clean clothing, wearing disposable gloves, and safety goggles. For additional guidance see the Centers for Disease Control and the Minnesota Department of Health.

No
  • Poultry questions should be directed to the Minnesota Avian Influenza hotline 1-833-454-0156.
  • The Department of Natural Resources is addressing sick and dead wild bird reports, contact local DNR wildlife staff or the DNR information center at 888-646-6367.
  • Any other diseases contact the Minnesota Board of Animal Health: 651-296-2942 or your district veterinarian (business hours).
  • Human health questions can be directed to the Minnesota Department of Health: call 651-201-5414.
  • Milk and food safety concerns can be directed to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at 651-201-6300.
  • Biosecurity Assessments and deterrent options are available through the USDA APHIS wildlife services: Jason Gilsdorf or any wildlife services personnel for assistance at 612-271-5119 or Jason.M.Gilsdorf@usda.gov
Who can I talk to about my specific questions surrounding H5N1?
  • Poultry questions should be directed to the Minnesota Avian Influenza hotline 1-833-454-0156.
  • The Department of Natural Resources is addressing sick and dead wild bird reports, contact local DNR wildlife staff or the DNR information center at 888-646-6367.
  • Any other diseases contact the Minnesota Board of Animal Health: 651-296-2942 or your district veterinarian (business hours).
  • Human health questions can be directed to the Minnesota Department of Health: call 651-201-5414.
  • Milk and food safety concerns can be directed to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at 651-201-6300.
  • Biosecurity Assessments and deterrent options are available through the USDA APHIS wildlife services: Jason Gilsdorf or any wildlife services personnel for assistance at 612-271-5119 or Jason.M.Gilsdorf@usda.gov
No