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Second Indiana HPAI case confirmed

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a commercial egg laying facility in Jay (east central) Indiana. 

The Indiana Board of Animal Health say this is the second case confirmed in the county this year.  An active control and surveillance have been established in portions of Jay and Randolph Counties.  The flock of more than 350,000 birds will be depopulated.

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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