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Six new cases of HPAI confirmed across Indiana in the last week

Six new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in Indiana over the last week.

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus was detected on two commercial egg layer facilities in LaGrange County. More than 43,000 birds have been depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of Elkhart, LaGrange, and Noble counties has been established. 

A commercial meat duck and a commercial breeder duck operation in LaGrange County were also impacted. More than 14,000 birds have been depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of Elkhart, LaGrange, and Noble counties has been established. 

The virus was found on a commercial egg layer facility in Crawford County. More than 49,500 birds have been depopulated and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of Crawford, Dubois, and Perry counties has been established.

Sixty-one non-commercial birds in Hendricks County were also impacted by the virus.

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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