In the last 30 days, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in:
- 3 cases in poultry in three states.
- 1 case in livestock in one state.
To date, there have been no H5N1 detections in livestock in Wisconsin. Access the list of recent poultry detections in Wisconsin.
H5N1 Protocol: What to Do if H5N1 Is Confirmed on Your Dairy Farm
DATCP created a resource document in case of a detection of H5N1 on a dairy farm. The document is intended to serve as a general reference for industry, but individual needs and response actions may differ for H5N1 detections depending on the operation and specific circumstances. Access the H5N1 Protocol: What To Do if H5N1 Is Confirmed on Your Dairy Farm document.
Human Health Precautions
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) advises those working with animals to take precautions and wear PPE per CDC guidance. Request PPE from the Wisconsin DHS medical stockpile. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the public health risk from H5N1 detections remains low.
