Bird Flu Detected in Three More Wisconsin Counties

Sunday, April 17th, 2022 -- 12:00 PM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture has identified three new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Columbia, Polk and Sheboygan Counties.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, the agency says HPAI has now been found in seven domestic flocks across Wisconsin since last month, when the virus was first confirmed in the state. The latest cases were identified in two backyard flocks and a commercial poultry operation.

"As avian influenza continues to affect poultry in Wisconsin and throughout the nation, we're reminding flock owners that strong biosecurity is our best defense against this devastating disease," said State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle. "We urge everyone working around poultry to increase their biosecurity measures and continue reporting signs of illness to help us prevent spread of the virus."

Depopulation efforts are underway at each of the three locations. In addition to these new findings, the virus has been found in commercial and private bird flocks Jefferson, Rock, Racine and Barron, Counties; while Dane, Columbia, Grant, Milwaukee, and Polk Counties have had positive cases confirmed among wild birds.

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