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DATCP Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Update
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received reports of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) cases in six Wisconsin counties. Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, abortion, …
April 17, 2024Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock: Updates from USDA and APHIS
APHIS has 2 new resource documents posted on their website regarding recommendations for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock.
April 17, 2024HPAI in dairy cattle: WVDL update and links to biosecurity recommendations
WVDL continues to work with our colleagues and stakeholders to manage the dairy cow illness associated with circulating strain of highly pathogenic influenza in migrating wild birds. There are now confirmed reports of lateral transmission …
April 3, 2024Updated Post 3/29/2024: USDA, FDA and CDC Share Update on HPAI Detections in Dairy Cattle
3/29/2024: Update on HPAI detections in dairy cattle. The most current press release from USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) can be found here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-fda-cdc-share-update-hpai-detections-dairy-cattle ——————————————————————————————————————————————————– On March 25th, the USDA announced that …
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