Dairy-cattle rules updated

In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza – HPAI H5N1 – in dairy cattle, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is as of June 19 started requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories has in the past 30 days confirmed the presence of HPAI H5N1 in 65 dairy herds in eight states including Io