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The following are the most recent press releases. To view the archive of press release headlines please click here. Click on the press release title to view the entire press release.


01-15-2009
Richland Center Orchard Recalls Sliced Apples; May Be Contaminated With Listeria Bacteria
Apple slices produced by a Richland Center company have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria, a food-borne pathogen.

01-13-2009
Stallion in Wisconsin Tests Positive for CEM; Animal Health Authorities Checking for Other Exposed Mares, Stallions
One of the 17 horses quarantined Jan. 5 because they had been exposed to CEM-infected stallions has tested positive for the equine venereal disease.

01-09-2009
Pesticide Notification Registry Deadline Not Far Off
There are a few weeks left to join the Landscape Pesticide Advance Notice Registry; deadline is Feb. 1.

01-08-2009
Arctic Blast Coming; Protect Pets and Livestock
With bitter cold and dangerous wind chills predicted for the coming week, State Humane Veterinarian Dr. Yvonne Bellay is calling on owners of pets and livestock to take measure to protect their animals.

01-07-2009
Wisconsin Horses Quarantined, Will Be Tested After Exposure to Reproductive Disease
A nationwide epidemiological investigation that began with infected stallions in Kentucky has led to Wisconsin and at least 26 other states.





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