In August 2021, a morbidity and mortality event involving both juvenile and adult Wild Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) was reported in Wisconsin, USA.

Sick turkeys were approachable, could be picked up without resistance, and “appeared blind”. There were no visible pox-like lesions, and birds died within hours of the initial observation. Two turkeys that were found dead were collected and submitted for necropsy examination and diagnostic testing.

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