Lactating dairy cattle from herds that have tested positive for Influenza A are not eligible for interstate movement for 30 days from the most recent collection of any sample that tests positive from any individual animal in the herd.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that grocery store milk has tested positive for H5N1 fragments. Retail milk study results indicate that the commercial milk supply is safe.
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United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) issued a federal order requiring premovement testing for lactating dairy cattle crossing state lines beginning Monday, April 29, 2024.
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Lindsay Dalluge's intentional programming ensures her club's youngest members, as well as first-generation members, feel comfortable and welcomed.
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Parts of the country are set to see the emergence of high numbers of cicadas. What’s all the buzz about, and should Minnesotans be investing in earplugs?
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University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers share the bounty while getting whole communities out into the garden.
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Extension’s Welcoming Communities assessment helps communities identify their strengths and weaknesses related to diversity and inclusion efforts.
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Last month, Extension’s Food Safety team received a question about using vacuum-sealing jars to preserve foods. Learn more about the safety of these products and how they work.
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The 2024 Engineering Design Challenge asks youth to think about how engineering can help prepare and protect against extreme weather events.
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Join youth from across the state at Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities, or YELLO, taking place June 12-15, at University of Minnesota Morris.