Overview
- Two milk samples from the Dodge County farm tested positive on Thursday and Friday, with both results confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory.
- The farm is under quarantine, ill cattle are being isolated for treatment, and state and federal teams are reviewing biosecurity and monitoring workers for flu-like symptoms.
- The herd had previously returned five negative tests and showed minimal clinical signs, according to Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle.
- The USDA says milk from affected animals is diverted or destroyed so it does not enter the food supply, and the CDC assesses the human health risk as low.
- DATCP urges livestock owners to register premises, and a federal order requires testing for interstate cattle movement and reporting of positive Influenza A results.