DATCP Update on Avian Influenza in Wisconsin

As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to be found in wild and domestic birds throughout the state, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding flock owners to use enhanced biosecurity measures to keep the disease from their flocks. This includes washing hands, disinfecting equi​pment, restricting access to birds, and separating new birds from existing flocks for at least 30 days. Poultry owners are asked, when possible, to keep their birds indoors.

If you would like to learn more about biosecurity or get updates on how HPAI is affecting Wisconsin, visit hpai.wi.gov. DATCP will continue to update this page with new resources and information as it becomes available.

Latest News Releases

• Nov. 4: HPAI identified in Marathon, Waukesha counties
• Oct. 17: HPAI confirmed in St. Croix County

Statewide Summary

• Total number of affected farms: 29
• Total number of affected counties: 18

Nationwide Summary

• Total number of affected commercial flocks: 259
• Total number of affected backyard flocks: 347
• Total number of states with at least one confirmed infected flock: 46

* Information provided by the USDA.

Additional Resources

• DATCP: HPAI in Wisconsin
• Biosecurity checklist
• HPAI in Wisconsin FAQs
• USDA avian influenza webpage

For more information, resources and updates on HPAI in Wisconsin, visit hpai.wi.gov