Avian Influenza in Wisconsin
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Status Update for Wisconsin
As we see confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in poultry flocks in Wisconsin, it is critical for both small-scale and commercial poultry owners to continue good biosecurity practices and stay informed about the current situation.
Current Situation in Wisconsin
⚠️ Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in Wisconsin flocks in 2025 ⚠️
Check the WI Department of Agriculture, Trade, & Consumer Protection (DATCP) website for updated case locations ↗️
Map of HPAI in Wisconsin
If a large number of your birds are sick or dying
Contact the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
If you notice dead wild birds
Contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Observations of sick wild birds are important as Wisconsin is in the Mississippi Flyway for migratory fowl, thus increasing the wild bird traffic in our area.
⚠️ HPAI has already been detected in a sandhill crane in Dane County in 2025.
Current Situation Across the United States
⚠️ There continued to be confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in neighboring states ⚠️
Avian Influenza Resources
Risk to Human Health
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) considers the current public health risk from HPAI to be low. A current list and associated map of HPAI human cases is located on the CDC website.
https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html ↗️
Avian Influenza and Biosecurity in 2025
An article for about biosecurity recommendations, Avian Influenza warning signs and effects on humans.
Written by Ronald Kean, Poultry Specialist.
https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/articles/avian-influenza-and-biosecurity-in-2025
Finding a Veterinarian for your Chickens
Struggling to find a vet for your backyard chickens? This guide helps chicken owners discover local poultry vets through Extension offices, Facebook groups, feed stores, and direct calls. Pro tip: build that relationship before you need it!
https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/articles/finding-a-veterinarian-for-your-chickens/