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One million birds impacted by HPAI detection in Jay County Commerical Egg Operation

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a commercial egg layer facility in Jay County, Indiana (east central, Indiana). 

According to the Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH), more than one million birds will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area, and a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in Jay and Adams Counties has been established. Jay County borders the state of Ohio.

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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