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HPAI Confirmed in Dodge County Dairy Herd
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 H5N1 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.
More information will be shared regarding HPAI in dairy cattle in Wisconsin as it becomes available. To get updates on HPAI in dairy, visit Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Dairy Cattle.
Nationwide Summary
According to USDA, the NVSL has confirmed HPAI in 108 confirmed poultry flocks in 26 states in the last 30 days. Access the map of confirmed HPAI detections in livestock or access the map of confirmed HPAI detections in poultry.
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