Wisconsin Euthanizes Rusk County Poultry Flock After Bird Flu Detection, Weighs 10-Kilometer Surveillance Zone
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 13
Wisconsin Euthanizes Rusk County Poultry Flock After Bird Flu Detection, Weighs 10-Kilometer Surveillance Zone
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 13
Summary
Wisconsin agriculture officials confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock in Rusk County and euthanized all birds on the property to contain the outbreak.
DATCP said the birds will not enter the food system and did not identify how the flock became infected.
A 10-kilometer surveillance zone may be established around the site, though nearby poultry premises would not face movement restrictions.
The agency urged owners to wash hands, disinfect equipment, limit animal access, isolate new additions for 30 days and keep poultry indoors when possible.
HPAI has circulated in North American wild and domestic birds since December 2021 and can spread through infected birds, droppings, equipment or contaminated clothing.