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/H5N1 in the United States. According to the CDC, the human health risk assessment for the general public is low; however, people with close or prolonged, unprotected exposures to infected birds, livestock, other animals, or their environments 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.
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