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Farmers argue state moves spread pseudorabies in Wisconsin swine
Wisconsin reports two more Lafayette County herds infected with pseudorabies. Belmont farmers Mike Bockhop and Chris Knebel join 16 statewide infected herds after testing positive last week. They allege state action moving 700 infected hogs near their farms caused exposure, while officials say nearby farms and stress factors drive spread. The case highlights tension between eradication efforts and farm livelihoods as audits consider origins and risk of transmission while compensation schemes reinforce cleanup incentives.
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Wisconsin
Lafayette County
Mike Bockhop
Chris Knebel
Belmont
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Bockhop
Knebel
Dan Adams
Adams
Grant
Lafayette
Mr. Ehrenfeldt