Wisconsin
Ban on poultry at live events lifted in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) – A ban on poultry at dwell occasions in Wisconsin has been lifted by the state’s Division of Agriculture, Commerce and Shopper Safety Monday.
An order was issued in Might banning poultry at dwell occasions to assist forestall the unfold of avian influenza (HPAI, or hen flu).
The DATCP stated that although poultry is now permitted at dwell occasions, they’re encouraging individuals to proceed to wash and disinfect containers, limit entry by guests and wild birds, and to make use of separate footwear and garments to put on round flocks.
Since March, 22 home flocks in 14 Wisconsin counties have been discovered to have the virus, and different states are persevering with to search out hen flu in yard and industrial farms.
Anybody noticing indicators of sickness of their flocks is requested to contact the DATCP at 608-224-4872 or 800-943-0003. For extra info, you’ll be able to go to the DATCP web site.
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