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Two new cases of HPAI confirmed in northern Indiana, 13,000 birds impacted

Two new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in northern Indiana.

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus has been detected in a commercial egg layer facility in Elkhart County and a commercial breeder duck developer operation in LaGrange County. More than 13,000 birds have been depopulated. A 6.2-mile control area and a more than 12-mile surveillance zone has been established around each affected site.  

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.

More than 8 million birds have been impacted by the virus since 2022.

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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