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Three new cases of HPAI found in LaGrange County, Indiana

Three new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana.

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been found on a commercial egg laying facility, a commercial breeder egg layer facility, and a commercial meat duck operation.  In total approximately 45,000 birds have been depopulated.  A 6.2-mile control area and a more than 12-mile surveillance zone will be established from each affected site.  

Since the beginning of October, more than 100,000 birds in Indiana have been 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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