JEFFERSON, Wis. - The Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) announced on Thursday, March 12, that it has created an online resource to share updated information regarding the avian influenza outbreaks in Jefferson County.
Avian influenza dashboard
What we know:
A news release says the Jefferson County Avian Influenza Outbreaks Dashboard is designed to provide residents with real-time data regarding each of the response categories at the two affected locations.
The dashboard features a summary of the outbreak followed by description, status, and oversight responsibility for the six response tasks at each location: depopulation, composting, cleaning/disinfection, groundwater quality monitoring, air quality monitoring, and symptom monitoring.
Officials said the dashboard also includes safety precautions, contacts for reporting sick or dead animals, and key information for farm and medical workers, owners of backyard flocks, and dairy farmers.
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Learn much more by visiting the Jefferson County Avian Influenza Outbreaks Dashboard.
Bird flu confirmed in Jefferson County commercial poultry flock
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been identified in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Jefferson County Health Department.