(SPRINGFIELD) In an effort to minimize the spread of avian influenza, the Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced an intrastate testing requirement for lactating dairy cattle participating in livestock exhibitions in Illinois. While Illinois currently has no reported cases of H5N1 in it’s statewide dairy herds, twelve other states do have confirmed cases. The testing requirements apply to lactating dairy cattle being exhibited at county fairs, the Illinois State Fair, the Du Quoin State Fair, and any other livestock show held in Illinois. More details are available on the State Ag Department’s website online.
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