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Walker to Use National Guard to Assist in Bird Flu Outbreak
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 04/21/2015
Governor Scott Walker has signed an Executive Order authorizing the Wisconsin National Guard to assist authorities in the response to the avian influenza virus affecting poultry producers Jefferson, Juneau, and Barron Counties. Over the past two weeks, the bird flu virus has been detected in three poultry flocks, affecting tens of thousands of chickens and turkeys.
"We must act quickly and efficiently to contain the outbreak and protect domestic poultry," Governor Walker said. "It is important to note, however, there is no threat to humans with the avian flu outbreak."
Specifically, the Executive Order allows the National Guard to assist in the response and help contain the outbreak, as well as offer assistance in site clean-up. The state veterinarian has also requested up to 14 Guard personnel be made available, on a rotating schedule, for immediate assistance.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture has issued a warning for the public not to touch sick or dead birds if they come across them.
Meanwhile, the governor also signed another Executive Order on Monday, which declares a state of emergency in Wisconsin due to an increased likelihood of wildfires as a result of abnormally dry weather conditions throughout the state. The risk of significant large fires is expected to extend at least through the end of May.
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