The WVDL will be closed while honoring the Independence Day Holiday. Both Madison & Barron WVDL locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Please plan appropriately …
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Wisconsin Requires Influenza A Testing Prior to Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle to Fairs and Exhibitions- effective June 19, 2024
One Health Resources for People Dealing with H5N1 Infection in Dairy Cattle
The H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle in the United States does not only affect cattle. Epidemic infections that heavily impact agriculture and food production often have collateral damage on the people who work within and …
Update: USDA issues Federal Order to prevent the spread of HPAI/BIAV in cattle
From USDA/APHIS regarding HPAI/BIAV (highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, also called Bovine Influenza A Virus): “USDA has identified spread between cows within the same herd, spread from cows to poultry, spread between dairies associated with …
FDA: Ongoing work to ensure effectiveness of pasteurization against HPAI H5N1
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, …
Highly 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. Recommendations for State Animal Health Officials, Accredited Veterinarians and Producers, Recommendations for Workers. …
HPAI 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 …
Updated 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 …
Abnormal Dairy Cattle Morbidity – what is known and next steps
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) recently sent to its membership a description of an unknown cause of increased morbidity on dairies in Texas, with the Panhandle region most severely affected. Currently, there is …