JEFFERSON, Wis. — A highly anticipated poultry show and swap set for this weekend was canceled this week over fears of spreading bird flu.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced Thursday it was suspending all poultry shows, swap meets and movement of poultry in Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth and Rock counties through the end of the year. The decision came after the H5N1 virus, which causes bird flu, was found in two commercial flocks in Jefferson County.

The cancellation dealt a devastating blow to organizers and those planning to attend the Beaver Pigeon & Bantam Club Poultry Show, which was scheduled for this weekend at the Jefferson County Fair Park. The event features all different types of birds up for competition.

"Our birds are on lock

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