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HPAI detected in two commercial operations in Jay and Adams counties

Two new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in northeast Indiana.

According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), HPAI was detected in a commercial egg pullet facility in Jay county. More than 1.3 million birds will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of Jay and Adams counties has been established. 

The virus was also detected in a commercial breeder duck operation in Adams county. More than 3,000 ducks will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of Jay and Adams counties has been established.

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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