# Wisconsin bird flu outbreak prompts flock euthanasia

> Wisconsin officials euthanize backyard poultry after detecting deadly bird flu.
- Title: Wisconsin bird flu outbreak prompts flock euthanasia
- Summary: Wisconsin officials euthanize backyard poultry after detecting deadly bird flu. Wisconsin confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in a Rusk…
- Keywords: wisconsin, rusk county, highly pathogenic avian influenza, backyard poultry, euthanasia, bird flu outbreak, Fox News
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/health/highly-contagious-bird-flu-detected-wisconsin-officials-euthanize-infected-flock
- Author: Michael Sinkewicz
- Published: 2026-11-13T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wisconsin, rusk county, highly pathogenic avian influenza, backyard poultry, euthanasia, bird flu outbreak, news, politics
## Wisconsin confirms bird flu outbreak
Wisconsin officials confirmed a highly contagious bird flu outbreak in a backyard poultry flock in Rusk County.
## Infected flock depopulated
Officials euthanized all birds on the property to prevent spread of the disease.
## HPAI spread risks
The virus spreads through contact with infected birds, wild birds, or contaminated equipment.
## Key takeaway

Wisconsin confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in a Rusk County backyard flock, leading to depopulation of infected birds to prevent spread.