In the last few weeks, University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension Dairy outreach educators have been closely monitoring the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) situation. They continue to update a UW-Madison Extension HPAI Resource list with important tools and information which are valuable to Wisconsin dairy farmers.
Recent Additions
4/12/2024
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the National Dairy FARM Program hosted a webinar that featured UW-Madison’s Dr. Keith Poulsen, Director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The webinar discussed current situation updates, the testing process, and biosecurity recommendations. A recording will be available for 30 days and can be viewed here.
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) https://www.nmpf.org/resources/hpai/
4/17/2024
USDA APHIS released updated biosecurity recommendations to emphasize the importance of biosecurity practices and reducing the spread of the virus.
4/18/2024
NMPF’s podcast Dairy Defined hosted a discussion about action steps that the dairy industry can take to remain protected. Access the podcast here.
Current Situation
As of 4/19/2024, Wisconsin has no confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Stay Informed
Please continue to visit USDA, DATCP, NMPF, and CDC websites for updates and recommendations.
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Together, we succeed by monitoring animals and people, practicing biosecurity protocols, and staying accurately informed.
