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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in Minnesota
William L Hartmann DVM,MS
Executive Director and State Veterinarian
Minnesota Board of Animal Health
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March 5, 2015
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April 6, 2015
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May 18, 2015
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May 18, 2015
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June 7, 2015
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Cost
$69,578,956.00 in indemnity payments by USDA
Approximately $10 million in increased funding for state agencies
Economic impact through May 11 $310 million
University of Minnesota study
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Lessons Learned
Prepare/Train
Have enough resources Equipment for depopulation
Trained personnel
Emergency operations facility
Laboratory capacity
Depopulate within 24 hours
All farms must have an emergency disposal plan
Biosecurity is essential
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Questions?