Reporting an Animal Disease
To report a suspected disease, contact DATCP's Division of Animal Health by:- Email: datcpanimalimports@wisconsin.gov
- Phone:
- Weekdays: (608) 224-4872, Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays: 800-943-0003. Select option 2. State that you are reporting a potential animal disease.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working with state animal health officials on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus in dairy cattle that is causing decreased milk production, reduced appetite, and other symptoms. USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories has now confirmed the presence of H5N1 Influenza A virus (known to cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds in several states. Access the USDA list of detections in domestic livestock.
The CDC is reporting cases of those who have tested positive for HPAI A (H5N1) virus in the United States. The CDC shared that the human health risk assessment for the general public is low. However, people with close or prolonged, unprotected exposures to infected birds, livestock, or other animals, or to environments contaminated by infected birds or other animals, are at greater risk of infection. Access the interim recommendations from CDC for prevention, monitoring, and public health investigations. Request personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services medical stockpile.
DATCP encourages producers to practice good biosecurity. including minimizing animal movements and isolating new additions to the herd. Current import rules can be found on the DATCP Cattle and Bison Movement webpage. It is important to check requirements prior to importing animals from any state, as requirements can change. Requirements such as official identification and certificates of veterinary inspection (CVIs) help ensure cattle entering Wisconsin are healthy prior to import.
Lactating dairy cattle must receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) laboratory prior to moving to fairs or exhibitions. The samples must be collected no more than 7 days prior to movement to the fair or exhibition. Testing is available to producers at no cost through USDA APHIS at NAHLN laboratories. Producers may also apply for reimbursement of shipping and veterinary fees for collection of samples. This intrastate order requiring a negative Influenza A test prior to travelling to a show or exhibition will remain in effect until 60 days after the last detection of H5N1 in cattle herds in the United States. Access the Wisconsin Lactating Dairy Cattle Movement to Fairs and Exhibitions Order and access the FAQ.
2024 HPAI Communications
- June 27, 2024: Resources Related to HPAI (H5N1) in Dairy Cattle
- June 24, 2024: State Order on Influenza A Testing in Effect
- June 12, 2024: Additional Information on Influenza A Testing Announcement
- June 11, 2024: Wisconsin Requires Influenza A Testing Prior to Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle to Fairs and Exhibitions
- June 7, 2024: Updates on HPAI in Dairy Cattle
- May 29, 2024: Additional Resources from USDA
- May 22, 2024: New Resource Page for Event Organizers, PPE Request Form
- May 10, 2024: USDA Announces New Actions on HPAI (H5N1)
- May 3, 2024: Update on HPAI (H5N1) in Cattle
- April 26, 2024: Update on USDA Federal Order and Guidance Related to HPAI (H5N1) in Cattle
- April 24, 2024: Update on USDA Federal Order Related to HPAI (H5N1) in Cattle
- April 22, 2024: Update on HPAI (H5N1) in Cattle
- April 10, 2024: Update on H5N1 in Cattle in Specific States
- April 3, 2024: Stakeholder Follow-up on HPAI
- March 29, 2024: Avian Influenza in Dairy Cattle in Specific States
- March 26, 2024: Update on Illness in Dairy Cattle
- March 22, 2024: Update on Illness in Texas Dairy Cattle