Four counties suspend poultry events for remainder of 2025

In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry to other events in Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth, and Rock counties through December 31. Poultry owners and those working with poultry are strongly encouraged to continue practicing strict biosecurity to protect their flocks. When possible, poultry owners are asked to keep their flocks indoors to prevent contact with wild birds.