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Kansas, Minnesota lead the way with confirmations of HPAI in commercial, backyard flocks 



Close up view of a white chicken. (iStock │ #1222480328 - membio)

Bare backs, bare butts – mating, molting, or mites?

  • January 19, 2026
  • By Alissa Weece
Photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Poultry and egg production poised for stability

  • January 16, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
(Graphic courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture.)

Whole foods and proteins advocated in dietary menu

  • January 16, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is extremely contagious in poultry. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Arkansas webinars focus on HPAI prevention

  • January 14, 2026
  • By Tracy Courage

USDA announces Benavidez as chief economist

  • January 9, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
Highly pathogenic avian influenza most often spreads when commercial or domestic poultry contract the virus from migratory birds in the wild. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Nebraska reports avian flu case in commercial flock

  • January 7, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)

High Plains Slaughter Report

  • January 4, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff

KDA reminds poultry owners of HPAI risk

  • December 19, 2025
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