WASHINGTON — It has been a challenging year for the U.S. turkey industry. The ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak, which began in February 2022, continues to affect turkey growers. Additionally, avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) has made a significant resurgence.
As we approach the holiday season, National Turkey Federation (NTF) members are working hard to raise healthy turkeys while staying updated on USDA regulations impacting production.
Avian Metapneumovirus: a growing concern
While avian influenza has resulted in the loss of more than 1.3 million turkeys this year, the unique challenges posed by aMPV could have an. . .
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