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Wisconsin expands poultry swap meet prohibition

As an extra precaution in the fight against avian influenza, Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Paul McGraw is prohibiting poultry from all swap meets in the state for the remainder of the year.  An earlier order was for swap meets at county, regional and state fairs.

McGraw says the broader restrictions are needed to ensure the virus does not spread to new areas of the state.

It is still acceptable for bird owners to advertise and privately sell birds directly from their premises.