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Jefferson County health director releases statement on bird flu

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (379+ words) Avian flu can be carried by wild birds, as well as domestically or commercially raised animals. JEFFERSON " County Health Director Elizabeth Mc Greary issued a statement regarding the on-going avian influenza dilemma during a Solid Waste and Air Quality Committee…...

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Poultry shows suspended due to highly pathogenic avian influenza

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (268+ words) To prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry to other events in the following southern Wisconsin…...

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Health Department urges State action in letter after avian influenza confirmed

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (534+ words) The H5 N1 HPAI virus has continued to circulate in both wild and domestic birds in North America since December 2021. JEFFERSON " For the second year in a row, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a commercial farm in Jefferson…...

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Jefferson County

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (304+ words) Avian influenza has been confirmed in Jefferson County. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U. S. Department…...

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Second commercial farm in Jefferson County has positive test for avian flu

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (276+ words) Avian flu can be carried by wild birds, as well as domestically or commercially raised animals. JEFFERSON " A second commercial farm in Jefferson County has been identified with positive tests for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5 N1) in a poultry flock....

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Bird flu identified in Jefferson County

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (400+ words) While the first infection in the state hit a backyard flock, avian influenza has spread to a commercial operation in Jefferson County. MADISON " The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian…...