The company plans to cease slaughtering operations at the plant.

Demand for different protein is making turkey another important option for consumers.

The Hormel subsidiary collaborated with the Today show on the effort.

The two turkeys will live out the rest of their days as educational ambassadors at the University of Minnesota.

The company also offered advice on what to do with leftovers.

The association hosted a welcome reception in honor of the project’s completion.

Most recently, cases have been reported in Iowa, Alaska, Alabama and California.

State officials continue to work with APHIS on the response.

The data shows this is the first commercial case of the virus in United States since April.

The president and CEO’s career with the association spanned 33 years.