The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture has identified a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock in northern Wisconsin. Bayfield County is the latest to reportedly have a case of the virus.
State animal health officials say the flock has been depopulated to prevent spread of the disease.
HPAI has now been found in domestic flocks in 14 counties. As cases rise in Wisconsin and neighboring states, DATCP urges flock owners to monitor their birds and immediately report increased mortality or signs of disease.
The agency has also suspended all poultry shows and exhibits at Wisconsin event until May 31, 2022.
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