HPAI infects three million Wisconsin laying hens

Wisconsin has its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza since 2015.  The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection confirms the disease was found in a Jefferson County laying hen facility.

Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle says a joint USDA and state incident response is underway. “There are nearly three million birds on this facility, which again is no movement on or off at this point.”

Konkle says labs are still working to narrow down which strain of the virus infected the Wisconsin flock.

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