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Avian Flu Update: 3 for Jefferson, 5 for Barron County
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 05/05/2015
A third poultry operation in Jefferson County and a fifth in Barron County have tested positive for H5 avian influenza. That's the latest update from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, which says the state now has 10 confirmed cases of the lethal bird virus.
The Jefferson County case was found on a 128,000 commercial chicken farm. And nearly 15,000 additional turkeys have been affected in the latest Barron County incident. All of the birds at both locations will be destroyed, per quarantine procedures.
Following USDA protocols, surveillance and testing procedures will take place at properties near the affected facility to ensure the virus has not spread.
Wisconsinites are reminded that the avian influenza virus strain currently detected in Wisconsin and the other states presents low risk to public health. Poultry meat and egg products in the marketplace remain safe to eat. As always, both wild and domestic poultry should be properly cooked.
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