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A deadly bird flu case in Wisconsin’s backyard chickens prompts quarantine and biosecurity warnings.
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) caused by the H5N1 strain has been confirmed in a backyard poultry flock in Dane County, Wisconsin, marking the latest in a series of outbreaks across the state.
This follows a prior case in Jefferson County, prompting a joint response by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the USDA.
Affected flocks have been quarantined and depopulated, with no birds entering the food supply.
The virus, present in North American birds since late 2021, spreads through contact with infected birds, droppings, or contaminated materials.
Officials emphasize the low public health risk, stress that properly cooked poultry and eggs are safe, and urge bird owners to enhance biosecurity and register their premises.
Un caso mortal de gripe aviar en los pollos del patio trasero de Wisconsin provoca advertencias de cuarentena y bioseguridad.