Wisconsin backyard flock culled after HPAI case, following Washington outbreaks

Wisconsin backyard flock culled after HPAI case, following Washington outbreaks

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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ordered the euthanasia of a backyard poultry flock in Rusk County after confirming a highly pathogenic avian influenza infection. Earlier in the week, Washington state officials confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County and placed the site under quarantine while monitoring exposed workers. Subsequent testing of dead birds recovered from Lake Tye Park in Monroe also returned positive for the virus, and health officials said the risk to the public remained low.

Actors

Washington State Department of Agriculture Tacoma-Pierce County Health Officer Dr. James "Jay" Miller Washington State Veterinarian Dr. Amber Itle Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Pierce County, Washington, United States Yakima County, Washington, United States Kittitas County, Washington, United States

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November 13, 2026
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Wisconsin officials cull backyard poultry after avian influenza case
Wisconsin officials cull backyard poultry after avian influenza case

New York Post • 13 Nov 09:32

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a Rusk County backyard flock, leading state officials to euthanize the birds and issue biosecurity guidance.

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Wisconsin confirms HPAI case in Rusk County backyard poultry flock
Wisconsin confirms HPAI case in Rusk County backyard poultry flock

Fox News • 13 Nov 05:20

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection reported a highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in a backyard flock in Rusk County and ordered the birds euthanized.

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November 10, 2026
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Dead birds in Monroe test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, officials say risk to public is low
Dead birds in Monroe test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, officials say risk to public is low

KOMO • 10 Nov 01:28

Dead birds recovered from Lake Tye Park in Monroe have preliminarily tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, and health officials say the risk to the general public remains low.

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November 07, 2026
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Western Washington farmers prepare for possible fallout after avian influenza case in Pierce County
Western Washington farmers prepare for possible fallout after avian influenza case in Pierce County

KOMO • 07 Nov 23:11

State and local health officials confirmed an avian influenza detection at a commercial poultry operation in Pierce County, prompting quarantine measures and heightened monitoring of nearby farms.

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November 06, 2026
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Washington detects highly pathogenic avian influenza at Pierce County poultry farm
Washington detects highly pathogenic avian influenza at Pierce County poultry farm

KOMO • 06 Nov 01:02

State officials confirmed bird flu at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County, placed the site under quarantine and are monitoring exposed workers, while stating the risk to the public remains low.

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