Marathon County

Equine Herpes Outbreak Prompts Warning from Ehlenfeldt From the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection MADISON –  A new outbreak of an often fatal disease in horses has prompted State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Ehlenfeldt to warn horse owners of the need for good biosecurity, and that includes always isolating horses when they return [...]

When the terrorist threat level is raised to a high level, State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Ehlenfeldt reminds veterinarians, farmers and agribusinesses to be vigilant. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff states that producers and agribusinesses need to control access to property, facilities and animals.  Be aware of who is on your property and why. If there [...]

Marathon County 4-H has been concerned with the latest developments in Animal Health and Bio-security issues in recent years.  The 2006 year was no exception with new training sessions being added to our comprehensive plan for implementation at 4-H events and at the Wisconsin Valley Fair. The 4-H & Fair program had been addressing implementation [...]