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H5N1 Confirmed in Wisconsin Dairy Cattle for First Time as Dodge County Herd Is Quarantined

Officials say pasteurization keeps the milk supply safe.

Overview

  • Milk from a Dodge County dairy tested positive on Thursday and Friday, with both results confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory.
  • The farm had five earlier negative samples during ongoing statewide surveillance, and state officials reported no recent animal movements or obvious illness in the herd.
  • DATCP placed the herd under quarantine and is isolating any sick cattle while coordinating the response with USDA, FDA, CDC and state health partners.
  • The CDC currently assesses the risk to people as low, and Wisconsin health officials are monitoring farm workers for flu-like symptoms.
  • Authorities say pasteurized dairy products remain safe for consumers, and farms that meet quality standards may continue shipping milk for pasteurization.