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Avian Flu Quarantine Lifted in Juneau County
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 05/20/2015

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture says it has released the quarantine zone near the one farm in Juneau County that tested positive for avian influenza last month. Animal health official say the decision was made after extensive surveillance and testing for the bird flu after a flock of backyard birds contracted the disease.

Since the county's only case was announced on April 22, DATCP has implemented a coordinated response with the property owners, USDA, and other state agencies to contain and eliminate the disease. The affected farm was immediately quarantined and the remaining birds in the flock were depopulated.

"Even though we are starting to release quarantines, it's not time to let down our guard quite yet," said State Veterinarian Dr. Paul McGraw. "As long as this virus might still be in the environment, we need to be closely watching birds for signs of illness."

Bird owners are reminded that the poultry movement ban to shows, exhibitions and swap meets in Juneau and the other counties with infected properties, including Barron, Chippewa and Jefferson, still remains in effect until May 31.

McGraw doesn't currently have plans to cancel bird exhibitions at any local, county or state fairs.


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