Wisconsin backyard flock culled after HPAI case, following Washington outbreaks
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.
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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
