Metapneumovirus decimating Minnesota turkey industry

A new study details the economic impact avian metapneumovirus is having on Minnesota’s turkey industry. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says the virus resulted in the loss of more than 2.2 million turkeys from last spring to this spring, translating to an estimated $112 million in lost sales. “This study is Minnesota […]

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