At the 2024 Annual Meeting, WLIC will host an election for its board of directors, which will include electing directors for up to five available open seats on WLIC’s board.



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Minnesota Goat Confirmed to Have Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

A juvenile goat in Minnesota recently tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). While HPAI has been detected in predatory mammals that prey on infected birds, this is the first identified case of HPAI in domestic livestock in the U.S. The goat lived on the same premises where a poultry flock tested positive for HPAI in late February. The goat shared the same pasture and sole water source as the poultry flock.

HPAI is a known disease of wild and domestic poultry and waterfowl. There is limited information available about HPAI infection in ruminants, though in some species, animals with immature or compromised immune systems appear to be at greater risk of infection. Only young goats were afflicted in the Minnesota case, not mature goats. This case is being investigated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“As we aim to protect livestock for our North Dakota producers, the risk of transmission increases during spring,” says Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

Wisconsin Beef Council

Kicks-Off T-shirt Sales to Raise Funds for

Families in Need

The Wisconsin Beef Council is launching a two-week fundraiser, donating all proceeds to Feeding Wisconsin to purchase beef for families in need. 

Feeding Wisconsin is the statewide association of the Feeding America food banks that sources, 

warehouses, and provides food to more than 1,000 local food programs throughout Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Beef Council has a longstanding partnership with Feeding Wisconsin having donated 

$7,000 to the organization from previous efforts. 

“We are proud to work together and help the foodbanks across our state,” Wisconsin Beef Council Director of Communications and Outreach Kaitlyn Kesler said. “We understand the value beef brings to the table at all stages of life. Beef is a rich protein source offering 10 essential nutrients that are crucial for growing young minds and bodies as well as maintaining strength as we age. Ensuring all consumers have access to beef is important to our organization.”

APHIS Reflects on 2023 Accomplishments, Looks Forward to 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) expertly navigated complex and evolving issues to protect U.S. agriculture and natural resources in 2023.

“Every day, APHIS enhances its mission of protecting American agriculture, boosting agricultural exports, and developing new and better tools to fight invasive pests and diseases. As the challenges and threats evolve, so do we. We learn better surveillance techniques, use more sophisticated equipment, and access more advanced data analysis. We continue to build and strengthen partnerships across sectors and borders, deepening and enhancing our prevention and response capabilities. We do it all in earnest dedication to our mission and everyone who relies on us for their livelihoods and success,” said Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt.

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association

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