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BOAH confirms eight new cases of HPAI, more than 114,000 birds impacted

Eight new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in northern Indiana. 

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed on three commercial breeder duck operations and four commercial egg layer facilities in LaGrange County. A commercial meat duck operation in Elkhart County was also impacted. In total, more than 114,000 birds have been depopulated. A 6.2-mile control area and a more than 12-mile surveillance zone has been established around each affected site.  

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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