Wisconsin reports outbreak of bird flu in backyard flock in Rusk County

 

Headline:  WEAU, 11/13/2026

Samantha Nitz reports:

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is announcing they have identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard poultry flock in Rusk County. 

According to a press release from the DATCP, birds on the premises were depopulated and will not enter the food system. 

The press release says DATCP continues to urge all livestock owners to implement strong biosecurity measures to protect their flocks and herds from the disease.

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