Joanna Guza talked with Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle about DATCP's requirement of Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions beginning June 19. Dr. Konkle covers testing process, biosecurity measures before and after the fair and what symptoms to watch out for. 

Resources: 

• https://wtaq.com/2024/06/12/wisconsin-requires-influenza-a-testing-prior-to-movement-of-lactating-dairy-cattle-to-fairs-and-exhibitions/ 
• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Dairy Cattle (wi.gov)
• HPAI Detections in Livestock: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (usda.gov)
• Health Emergency Preparedness and Response: Wisconsin Department of Health Services (dhs.wi.gov)
• USDA, HHS Announce New Actions to Reduce Impact and Spread of H5N1 (usda.gov)