South Dakota
New cases of Avian Influenza infect South Dakota livestock
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Avian Influenza, or the Bird Flu, has been affecting livestock across the nation, and in the last 30 days, there have been five new recorded cases of H5N1, in South Dakota livestock.
The infectious disease has changed in recent years to not only affect poultry but also wild mammals and dairy herds. South Dakota State veterinarian Beth Thompson says the disease could be ruinous for poultry in the state.
”For our farmers, this is significant because it’s a change in the way the virus is moving, and in the species where we’re detecting it, and there’s also a concern when birds or poultry contract the virus, it’s devastating to them,” Thompson said.
Thompson said farmers can take precautions to avoid the bird flu by quarantining any new livestock before introducing them to the herd, keeping a closed herd or flock, and controlling the traffic on their farms.
Knowing your animals and keeping a close eye on them is another strong way to keep an eye out for your flock, infected birds will often stop vocalizing, eating and drinking. Avian Influenza can become deadly in as little as 48 to 72 hours.
The United States Department of Agriculture is closely monitoring cases of Avian Influenza across the country and implemented mandatory testing and reporting on April 29, 2024, to further protect farmers and livestock.
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What are SNAP benefits and what happens during a shutdown?
SNAP helps 41.7M Americans afford food, but a shutdown could halt benefits starting November 1.
With the status of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in flux, food banks in the Sioux Falls area are gearing up for the possibility that they may be more crucial than ever.
On the afternoon of Oct. 31, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to continue providing the benefits using contingency funds and asked them to report on Nov. 3 about the progress made toward distribution.
Here’s a look at some local options for hunger relief.
Feeding South Dakota
The statewide nonprofit allows you to enter your location and find hunger relief, ranging from mobile food distribution or programs aimed specifically at children or seniors. The organization is also urgently seeking donations as the effects of the government shutdown continue. Call 605-335-0364 for assistance or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.
Helpline Center
The organization maintains “food calendars” that list where food giveaways can be found.
The Salvation Army
The organization’s emergency food pantry is open on weekdays 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.
Faith Temple Food Giveaway
The organization gives away food on most Fridays between 4-6 p.m. at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.
Food to You
Charis Ministry Partners distributes food on Thursdays at a rotating list of locations. Doors open at 5 p.m. and food is distributed 6-7 p.m.
- First Thursday: East Side Lutheran Church, 1300 E. 10th St.
- Second Thursday: Messiah New Hope Church, 5001 E. Madison St.
- Third Thursday: Augustana Lutheran Church, 235 North Prairie Avenue
- Fourth Thursday: St. John Lutheran Church, 1912 W. 13th St.
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