avian flu

The Wisconsin DNR says there’s been positive tests of the HPAI virus in dead flocks of mergansers, swans, and geese. These have mostly been in the southern portion of the state and along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Cases of influenza A or H5N1, also known as avian flu, are now being detected in humans across the United States

As birds begin to migrate north for the Summer, there’s a lot of concern this season about the disease they may be carrying.Reports of dead flocks of waterfowl infected with bird flu have already been reported in parts of Wisconsin.

As the price for a dozen eggs rise at the grocery store, people may choose to skip that item on the grocery list.But for restaurants, the decision is not so easy.

At least seven cases of H5N1 avian flu have been reported in Michigan since Dec. 16.

Public health officials continue to monitor the spread of bird flu, with it passing from chickens to cows to humans

According to Robert Michitsch, Professor of Soil and Waste Resources at UW-Stevens Point this strand of the H5N1 started in 2021 in Asia, and since has slowly made its way across the world through migrating birds making its appearance in the states back in spring of 2022

Starting next week, farmers and clubs showing cattle at state fairs need to test their animals to make sure they're healthy for a week leading up to the fair

So far, no cases have surfaced in Wisconsin's milk production, but experts say more testing is needed to prevent the spread

Michigan farmers are responding to the new Avian Flu "Extraordinary Emergency" order from MDARD, Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development