Idaho State Department of Ag addresses HPAI impacting dairy cattle in the state

The ag sector continues to keep a close eye on the spread of high path avian influenza, which was recently detected in dairy cattle in Ohio and Idaho.

Director of the Idaho State Department of Ag, Chanel Tewalt spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on an update on current conditions, how it is being addressed, and previous impacts in the state.

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