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Bison: The biggest, baddest animal in Wisconsin (sort of)

April 13, 2022 - 6:00am

A few years ago, when he was in fourth grade, Alstan Van Overmeer, of Mineral Point, was thinking about animals. He wanted to know what the biggest animal you can find in Wisconsin is. So he asked WPR's WHYsconsin.

Wisconsin zoos, animal sanctuaries take precautions against avian flu

April 11, 2022 - 5:00pm

Closed aviaries, canceled tours and extra handwashing are some of the added precautions Wisconsin zoos and animal sanctuaries are taking to protect their birds during the deadliest avian flu outbreak since 2015,

Second commercial poultry farm in Wisconsin affected by highly contagious bird flu

April 11, 2022 - 11:15am

State officials report the farm with more than 46,000 birds in Barron County has been depopulated as of Monday. It's the fourth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the past month.

State veterinarian: Wild birds are the source of bird flu detections at Wisconsin egg farm, backyard flock

April 6, 2022 - 5:35pm

The state veterinarian with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection believes wild birds are the source of the highly pathogenic bird flu detected at a Jefferson County egg-laying facility and a backyard flock in Rock County.

Highly contagious bird flu detected in wild birds in Wisconsin

April 1, 2022 - 12:15pm

A strain of the highly pathogenic bird flu found in March on a poultry farm in Jefferson County has now been detected in wild birds.

Market volatility caused by war in Ukraine has Wisconsin farmers, agriculture companies on edge

March 29, 2022 - 6:00am

Agriculture experts say the Russian invasion of Ukraine will impact Wisconsin farmers and agriculture-related businesses. And with doubt surrounding planting in Ukraine, profit margins for corn, soybeans and wheat are looking good for Wisconsin farmers. But business experts warn the market's volatility has producers on edge.

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Bison: The biggest, baddest animal in Wisconsin (sort of)

Wisconsin zoos, animal sanctuaries take precautions against avian flu

Second commercial poultry farm in Wisconsin affected by highly contagious bird flu

State veterinarian: Wild birds are the source of bird flu detections at Wisconsin egg farm, backyard flock

Highly contagious bird flu detected in wild birds in Wisconsin

Market volatility caused by war in Ukraine has Wisconsin farmers, agriculture companies on edge

Coming together: Dairy farmers debate plans for overseeing US milk supply

Controversial dairy farm limited to its current size under permit issued by the DNR

Wolf conflicts grew last year as bipartisan proposal seeks to delist wolves

Inflation puts pressure on Wisconsin food banks

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