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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued clarification regarding the guidance for state animal health officials, accredited veterinarians, and producers related to the Federal Order designed to reduce the risk of HPAI (H5N1) spreading among cattle and poultry. The Federal Order went into effect April 29, 2024. The clarification from USDA included:
This message is to clarify that the Federal Order does not apply to [within the state] movement of a lactating dairy cow to a sale barn. Subsequent [across state lines] movement for a lactating dairy cow from a sale barn directly to a slaughter facility requires only a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) stating that the animal is clinically healthy; no testing is necessary.
If a CVI is not available for movement directly to slaughter, Wisconsin will also accept other documentation of movement approved by the sending and receiving state animal health officials and provided to the sending and receiving state animal health officials. An Owner Hauler statement may be utilized. DATCP's Division of Animal Health launched a new web form version on May 2.
To facilitate these time-sensitive movements, this form may be completed by the animal owner, producer, hauler, or market representative. Once submitted, the web form sends a completed copy of the form to participating states (both receiving and exporting states). States not participating are not available in the drop-down menu when completing the form. More information can be found on our website DATCP Home Owner Hauler Statement for Lactating Dairy Cow Transport to Slaughter (wi.gov). Information about additional requirements for movement under the Federal Order can be found on DATCP Home Summary of Additional Requirements for Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle (wi.gov).
DATCP will continue to share information from USDA on the Federal Order as the situation continues to evolve. The FDA and USDA continue to emphasize that the commercial milk supply is safe because of the required diversion of milk from sick cows and the pasteurization process. Pasteurization has continuously proven to inactivate bacteria and viruses in milk.
USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has now confirmed the presence of HPAI (H5N1) in dairy herds in Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas. Access the full list of H5N1 detections in livestock.
Producers should continue to enhance their biosecurity efforts and monitor and control disease in their herds and flocks. DATCP is closely monitoring HPAI (H5N1) in dairy cattle and continues to encourage producers that notice unusual clinical signs in their cattle to work with their herd veterinarian. To report herds with unexplained symptoms, veterinarians should contact DATCP at (608) 224-4872 (business hours) or (800) 943-0003 (after hours and weekends).
For more information and resources:
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Division of Animal Health
https://datcp.wi.gov
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