The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is aggregating resources that may be helpful for event organizers to emphasize biosecurity. These resources are helpful as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has now confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds in multiple states.
DATCP is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions effective June 19, 2024. In order to move lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions within the state, producers must receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) laboratory with samples collected no more than 7 days prior to movement to the fair or exhibition. This 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will remain in effect until 60 days after the last detection of H5N1 in cattle herds in the United States or as rescinded by the State Veterinarian. Access the Wisconsin Lactating Dairy Cattle Movement to Fairs and Exhibitions Order.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) continues to work with the USDA, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and other federal and state partners related to measures to safeguard our state during the outbreak of HPAI (H5N1) in dairy cattle.
Resources
Biosecurity Poster
Basic Biosecurity
Checklist for Fair and Exhibition Organizers (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Checklist for Fair Exhibitors (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Biosecurity Checklist (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
HPAI (H5N1) in Wisconsin Contact Card
What Workers Should Know About HPAI (Wisconsin Department of Health Services)
HPAI (H5N1) Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Bovine Diseases and Resources
Bovine Disease Exposure Routes (The Center for Food Security & Public Health)
Preventing Zoonotic Diseases (American Veterinary Medical Association)