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Avian influenza detected in Indiana commercial turkey flock

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected at a commercial turkey facility in Jay County, Indiana. 

This is the first confirmed positive in Indiana since February 2024 and the first commercial detection since January 2024.  According to the Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH), more than 20,000 birds will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area, as well as a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in Jay and Adams counties, have been established. Jay County borders the state of Ohio.

Since the virus was first detected in the state in 2022, nearly 242,000 birds have been depopulated (223,281 commercial turkeys, 17,703 commercial ducks, and 527 non-commercial birds).

Indiana is a leading producer of poultry, eggs, and poultry products.  It ranks first in duck production, third in eggs, third in commercial turkey production, and produces a significant number of broilers.

Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk.

BOAH also reminds dairy producers to be vigilant in their surveillance. According to rules established by the USDA, lactating dairy cattle must have a negative test before interstate movement.  The department has also expanded surveillance through testing milk at the farm or processor level to establish the health status of herds, as well as states.

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