April 9, 20224 yr comment_56557 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County. https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIDATCP/2022/04/09/file_attachments/2127585/20220409HPAIBarronCo.pdf Report
April 9, 20224 yr Author comment_56558 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Identified in Barron County Flock FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2022 Contact: Kevin Hoffman, Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5005, [email protected] MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are working with animal health officials on a joint incident response. Birds on the property will be depopulated to prevent spread of the disease. This is Wisconsin’s fourth detection of HPAI among domestic flocks. In an effort to prevent spread of the disease, DATCP issued an order on April 7 immediately suspending poultry shows and exhibits through May 31, 2022. Poultry owners are asked to continue using strong biosecurity practices and, when possible, move their birds indoors. To report increased mortality or signs of illness among domestic birds, contact DATCP at (608) 224-4872 (business hours) or (800) 943-0003 (after hours and weekends). Signs of HPAI in infected birds include: Sudden death without clinical signs Lack of energy or appetite Decrease in egg production; soft, misshapen eggs Purple discoloration of wattles, comb, and legs Difficulty breathing Runny nose, coughing, sneezing Stumbling or falling down Diarrhea Additional resources DATCP: HPAI in Wisconsin domestic birds Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Avian influenza and humans Wisconsin DNR: Avian influenza and wild birds ### Find more DATCP news in our newsroom, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 20220409HPAIBarronCo.pdf Report
April 9, 20224 yr Author comment_56559 map update https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=45.42265492936873%2C-92.06833967646483&z=10 Report
April 9, 20224 yr Author comment_56560 HPAI-Positive Premises https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/HPAIWisconsin.aspx County Date # of Poultry Operation Status Jefferson 3/14/22 2,757,767 Commercial poultry Depopulated Rock 4/1/22 22 Non-commercial poultry Depopulated Racine 4/7/22 204 Non-commercial poultry Depopulated Barron 4/8/22 78,000 Commercial poultry Restricted Report
April 9, 20224 yr Author comment_56561 map update https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=45.421485504869224%2C-92.06833967646483&z=10 Report
April 9, 20224 yr Author comment_56576 Updated: 11:27 a.m., 4/9/22 https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/HPAIWisconsin.aspx HPAI-Positive Premises County Date # of Poultry Operation Status Jefferson 3/14/22 2,757,767 Commercial poultry Depopulated Rock 4/1/22 22 Non-commercial poultry Depopulated Racine 4/7/22 204 Non-commercial poultry Depopulated Barron 4/8/22 48,000 Commercial poultry Restricted Report
April 9, 20224 yr Author comment_56577 map update https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=45.421485504869224%2C-92.06833967646483&z=10 Report
April 11, 20224 yr Author comment_56654 HPAI-Positive Premises County Date # of Poultry Operation Status Jefferson 3/14/22 2,757,767 Commercial poultry Depopulated Rock 4/1/22 22 Non-commercial poultry Depopulated Racine 4/7/22 204 Non-commercial poultry Depopulated Barron 4/8/22 46,507 Commercial poultry Depopulated Report
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April 13, 20224 yr Author comment_56835 Wisconsin Barron 4/12/2022 Commercial Turkeys 52,000 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks Report
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