MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Last year’s bird flu epidemic killed nearly 10 million turkeys and egg-laying chickens in Minnesota.
On Thursday, an expanded poultry testing lab opened in Willmar. The new $8.5 million facility replaces the 20-year-old lab.
READ MORE: Urshela, Twins Overcome 6-Run Deficit, Rally Past Royals 7-6It’s part of the state’s investment in Minnesota’s poultry industry and preventing the spread of disease.
READ MORE: Minnesota Legislature Races To Complete Its Work, But Time Running OutSo far this year, there’s been no sign of the deadly bird flu.
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