The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Thursday that EA H5 Avian Influenza, a strain that is highly pathogenic for poultry, has been detected in wild birds in Wisconsin. According to information released by the department, the samples were collected from a Cooper’s hawk and a bald eagle submitted...
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DHS on bird flu: Risk of human infection low, increases with infected bird contact
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) in a recent “alert” noted that while Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, also known as “bird flu,” has been confirmed in a poultry flock in Jefferson County, the risk of the infection spreading to humans is considered low. The alert, which was...
FAO ‘Cutest Pet in Fort’ winners receive prizes
By Kim McDarison Over the last several days, Fort Atkinson Online had the pleasure of meeting our “Cutest Pet in Fort’ contest winners, and they were, of course, even more cute in person. With 65 entrants in our contest, our judges had an incredibly hard decision, and we thank them...
Iron pour returns to Wisconsin Makers April 9
Wisconsin Makers will host its fifth annual iron pour on Saturday, April 9, according to a news release. The public is invited to this family-friendly event at the regional makerspace, located at 200 E. Clay St. in Whitewater. The doors to the event -- which is returning after a two-year...
Jefferson County voters to decide various referendum questions Tuesday
By Kim McDarison While referendum questions related to several topics will be decided by voters Tuesday, public safety and how to fund it is under consideration in several area communities. EMS-related In Jefferson County, voters heading to the polls in the town of Oakland will be asked: “Shall the town...