HPAI Confirmed in Barron County, Wisconsin Turkey Meat Bird Flock
USDA APHIS confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial turkey meat bird flock in Barron County, Wisconsin, on September 16 (0.1 million birds). Control-area restrictions and depopulation protocols apply under the national HPAI response plan.
Why it matters: This Wisconsin turkey outbreak signals renewed HPAI activity in the region—egg producers nearby should reassess biosecurity and watch for control-area movement restrictions expanding.
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Reported by: USDA APHIS
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