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Understanding The 2015 Wisconsin Avian Flu Epidemic: More Information

Many state and federal agencies deal with avian influenza and its effect on agriculture, the economy and human health, and have developed a series of resources and guides addressing the disease and both the latest news and research about it. Additionally, the 2015 epidemic was the subject of coverage by trade and public media outlets in the affected states and elsewhere.

By Kristian Knutsen

May 20, 2016

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Additional resources about the 2015 avian influenza epidemic

Many state and federal agencies deal with avian influenza and its effect on agriculture, the economy and human health, and have developed a series of resources and guides addressing the disease and both the latest news and research about it.

Additionally, the 2015 epidemic was the subject of coverage by trade and public media outlets in the affected states and elsewhere. Links to useful reporting and resources follow.

Wisconsin Public Television

University Place: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection assistant state veterinarian Darlene Konkle discusses how the agency responded to the epidemic. Watch and learn more

University Place: Barron County public health officer Kelli Engen and UW-Extension Barron County agricultural agent Tim Jergenson discuss the epidemic with a focus on the turkey industry in northwestern Wisconsin. Watch and learn more

Here and Now: An interview with UW Extension poultry specialist Ron Kean on April 24, 2015: Watch and learn more

Additional Trade, Public Media Coverage

The Poultry Site: Coverage of avian flu in the United States

Minnesota Public Radio: Bird flu in Minnesota’s poultry farms: Why you should care

Minnesota Public Radio: Complete coverage of the epidemic in that state and nationally: Read more

Harvest Public Media: What you need to know about the avian flu

State Resources

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Avian influenza resources

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 6 ways to protect your birds

University of Wisconsin-Extension: Wisconsin poultry resources

University of Wisconsin-Extension: Biosecurity tips

University of Wisconsin-Extension: Avian influenza presentation

University of Wisconsin-Extension and UW-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ag-Podcast: Recapping the Avian Flu Outbreak

University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy: Avian influenza: Agricultural and wildlife considerations

Federal Resources

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Avian influenza resources

U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Avian influenza information on biosecurity, monitoring and response protocols

U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Disease Preparedness and Response Plan

U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Epidemiologic and other analyses of highly pathogenic avian influenza poultry flocks–July 15, 2015 report

U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center: Avian influenza updates, surveillance information and resources

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: H5 viruses in the United States


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