For Poultry: HPAI Detected in Dodge County Dairy Herd

For more information, resources and updates on HPAI in poultry in Wisconsin, visit the DATCP website.

Dodge County

The following is an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Wisconsin.  

On December 13, detection of HPAI in a dairy herd in Dodge County, Wisconsin was confirmed by testing conducted by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). Access the press release. Find information on biosecurity to protect your farm from infectious diseases.

This is the first detection of HPAI in Wisconsin cattle. The affected farm has been quarantined to limit disease spread.

DATCP and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continue to work together to provide information on personal protective equipment (PPE). DHS advises those working with animals to take precautions and wear PPE per the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) guidance. According to the CDC, the public health risk from HPAI detections remains low. 

DATCP urges all livestock owners to implement strong biosecurity measures to protect their flocks and herds from the disease. This includes washing hands, disinfecting equipment, restricting access to animals, and separating new additions to the flock or herd for at least 30 days. Poultry owners are asked, when possible, to keep their birds indoors.

To learn more or get updates on HPAI in poultry, visit hpai.wi.gov.

To learn more or get updates on HPAI in dairy, visit Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Dairy Cattle. 

DATCP updates both of these pages with new resources and information as it becomes available. 

Nationwide Summary

According to USDA, the NVSL has confirmed HPAI in 108 confirmed flocks in 26 states in the last 30 days. Access the map of confirmed HPAI detections in poultry.

Additional Resources

• Biosecurity checklist
• USDA highly pathogenic avian influenza webpage