Overview
- DATCP confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Dane County backyard flock, and roughly 55 birds were depopulated to prevent spread.
- The affected premises is under quarantine to restrict movement of poultry and products, and birds from the flock will not enter the food system.
- The new detection is Wisconsin’s second in a week, following a Jefferson County commercial operation where about 1.2 million birds were culled.
- Health officials say the risk to the general public remains low.
- DATCP urges strict biosecurity, including handwashing, disinfecting equipment, restricting access, isolating new birds for 30 days, and keeping poultry indoors when possible.