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Indiana - Avian Flu in poultry 2024-2026
- Thread starter Shiloh
- Start date
Commonground
Senior Moderator
May 1, 2025
Bird flu hits northwest corner of Indiana; 27 total cases in 2025
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — A flock of birds in northwest Indiana is under quarantine because of the first Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza HPAI outbreak detected in the state in more than a month.
The Indiana Board of Animal Health says the flock is somewhere in Porter county and has a total of 360, but authorities are giving few specifics about location or breed.
The flock is designated “World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Non-Poultry,” indicating the birds are not chicken, turkey, duck, or other species raised to sell for food or eggs. Possibilities include show birds, wild birds, or pets.
The board indicates the newly-detected cases have not led to restrictions on other farms in the area.
The situation breaks a relatively quiet spell during the bird flu crisis. Between Jan. 1 and March 28, authorities confirmed outbreaks in at least 27 different locations. No cases had been reported between March 29 and April 29.
The new case also marks the first in Porter County in records that date back to 2022.
According to the state, incidents by county between 2022 and May 2025 are as follows:
Continued: https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-bird-flu-quarantine/
Bird flu hits northwest corner of Indiana; 27 total cases in 2025
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — A flock of birds in northwest Indiana is under quarantine because of the first Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza HPAI outbreak detected in the state in more than a month.
The Indiana Board of Animal Health says the flock is somewhere in Porter county and has a total of 360, but authorities are giving few specifics about location or breed.
The flock is designated “World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Non-Poultry,” indicating the birds are not chicken, turkey, duck, or other species raised to sell for food or eggs. Possibilities include show birds, wild birds, or pets.
The board indicates the newly-detected cases have not led to restrictions on other farms in the area.
The situation breaks a relatively quiet spell during the bird flu crisis. Between Jan. 1 and March 28, authorities confirmed outbreaks in at least 27 different locations. No cases had been reported between March 29 and April 29.
The new case also marks the first in Porter County in records that date back to 2022.
According to the state, incidents by county between 2022 and May 2025 are as follows:
Continued: https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-bird-flu-quarantine/
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
State of Indiana
Response to
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
2025
(29 May 2025)
Update #49
INDIANA DECLARES HPAI-FREE STATUS
As of May 27, Indiana may declare freedom from highly pathogenic avian
influenza (HPAI). This designation, relative to standards set forth by the World
Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), eases export restrictions and
international trade barriers for Indiana poultry and poultry products.
Poultry owners should note that HPAI-free status is NOT an “all clear” or an
indication that the risk of the disease is over in Indiana or the United States.
Owners of all flocks, large and small, need to remain vigilant in biosecurity and
in preventing the introduction of the virus. The influenza virus is still active
throughout parts of the United States. HPAI has been identified in poultry on
1,702 premises in all 50 states and Puerto Rico since February 2022, with new
cases reported as recently as last week. Wild birds infected with HPAI have
been found from coast to coast in various species, including waterfowl (ducks,
geese, swans), raptors (eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures), shorebirds, seabirds,
and other species commonly found in Indiana. Steps should be taken to
minimize wild bird exposure to poultry as much as possible. Furthermore, last
March, the USDA confirmed the first detection of HPAI in a Texas dairy herd.
The total confirmed detections in domestic livestock—almost exclusively dairy
cattle—now include 1,074 premises in 18 states. HPAI has also been found in
several other species of wild and captive mammals across the country.
The first HPAI case of the 2022-2025 incident in Indiana—and the nation—was
confirmed in early February 2022 in a Dubois County turkey flock. Indiana has
had 34 commercial poultry flocks (chickens, ducks, and turkeys) and 11
small/hobby flocks (mixed species) test positive for HPAI in 20 counties. Of
those 45 cases, 27 were diagnosed in 2025. Indiana has not diagnosed a case
of HPAI in livestock.
All control areas and surveillance zones have been released, and most farms
have been cleared to restock. Under WOAH guidelines, HPAI-free status can be
declared for a state or region after the disease has been eliminated on all
affected farms and no new infections are detected in a subsequent 28-day
waiting period.
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STATEWIDE SUMMARY
For details, including data and total premises affected since the ongoing incident
began in 2022, visit BOAH’s HPAI dashboard: https://www.in.gov/boah/species-inf...thogenic-avian-influenza/2022-2023-case-list/ .
ABOUT INDIANA POULTRY PRODUCTION
Indiana is a leading producer of poultry, eggs and poultry products. Nationally,
Indiana ranks number 1 in production of ducks, third in eggs, third in turkey
production, and is a significant producer of broilers.
...
https://www.in.gov/boah/files/SitUpdate-49-Free-Status-5-29-25.pdf
Response to
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
2025
(29 May 2025)
Update #49
INDIANA DECLARES HPAI-FREE STATUS
As of May 27, Indiana may declare freedom from highly pathogenic avian
influenza (HPAI). This designation, relative to standards set forth by the World
Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), eases export restrictions and
international trade barriers for Indiana poultry and poultry products.
Poultry owners should note that HPAI-free status is NOT an “all clear” or an
indication that the risk of the disease is over in Indiana or the United States.
Owners of all flocks, large and small, need to remain vigilant in biosecurity and
in preventing the introduction of the virus. The influenza virus is still active
throughout parts of the United States. HPAI has been identified in poultry on
1,702 premises in all 50 states and Puerto Rico since February 2022, with new
cases reported as recently as last week. Wild birds infected with HPAI have
been found from coast to coast in various species, including waterfowl (ducks,
geese, swans), raptors (eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures), shorebirds, seabirds,
and other species commonly found in Indiana. Steps should be taken to
minimize wild bird exposure to poultry as much as possible. Furthermore, last
March, the USDA confirmed the first detection of HPAI in a Texas dairy herd.
The total confirmed detections in domestic livestock—almost exclusively dairy
cattle—now include 1,074 premises in 18 states. HPAI has also been found in
several other species of wild and captive mammals across the country.
The first HPAI case of the 2022-2025 incident in Indiana—and the nation—was
confirmed in early February 2022 in a Dubois County turkey flock. Indiana has
had 34 commercial poultry flocks (chickens, ducks, and turkeys) and 11
small/hobby flocks (mixed species) test positive for HPAI in 20 counties. Of
those 45 cases, 27 were diagnosed in 2025. Indiana has not diagnosed a case
of HPAI in livestock.
All control areas and surveillance zones have been released, and most farms
have been cleared to restock. Under WOAH guidelines, HPAI-free status can be
declared for a state or region after the disease has been eliminated on all
affected farms and no new infections are detected in a subsequent 28-day
waiting period.
###
STATEWIDE SUMMARY
For details, including data and total premises affected since the ongoing incident
began in 2022, visit BOAH’s HPAI dashboard: https://www.in.gov/boah/species-inf...thogenic-avian-influenza/2022-2023-case-list/ .
ABOUT INDIANA POULTRY PRODUCTION
Indiana is a leading producer of poultry, eggs and poultry products. Nationally,
Indiana ranks number 1 in production of ducks, third in eggs, third in turkey
production, and is a significant producer of broilers.
...
https://www.in.gov/boah/files/SitUpdate-49-Free-Status-5-29-25.pdf
Commonground
Senior Moderator
Indiana: 2 Separate Commercial Duck Farms confirmed in last 2 days
For the second-straight day, state health officials have reported that the bird flu virus has been detected on a commercial duck farm in Indiana.
On Friday evening, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) announced that a commercial meat duck farm in Elkhart County with a flock size of 3,500 has had a positive test for the virus known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
On Thursday evening, state health officials said that a commercial duck farm in LaGrange County with a flock size of 2,600 birds was found to have the virus. That had been the first reported case of HPAI in Indiana since May.
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State health officials have set up a control area within a 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) radius around the farm, which contains portions of LaGrange and Elkhart counties in Indiana. In addition, the state has set up a surveillance zone with a 20-kilometer (12.4 mile) radius around the farm which also contains portions of LaGrange, Elkhart, and Noble counties.
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ndiana ranks first in the U.S. for duck production. In addition, the Hoosier State also ranks third for egg production and fourth in the nation in turkey production according to the USDA. Indiana’s poultry industry directly employs more than 12,700 Hoosiers and contributes more than $18.3 billion in total economic activity to the state.
Source: Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH)
https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/2025/10/11/bird-flu-elkhart-county/
For the second-straight day, state health officials have reported that the bird flu virus has been detected on a commercial duck farm in Indiana.
On Friday evening, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) announced that a commercial meat duck farm in Elkhart County with a flock size of 3,500 has had a positive test for the virus known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
On Thursday evening, state health officials said that a commercial duck farm in LaGrange County with a flock size of 2,600 birds was found to have the virus. That had been the first reported case of HPAI in Indiana since May.
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State health officials have set up a control area within a 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) radius around the farm, which contains portions of LaGrange and Elkhart counties in Indiana. In addition, the state has set up a surveillance zone with a 20-kilometer (12.4 mile) radius around the farm which also contains portions of LaGrange, Elkhart, and Noble counties.
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ndiana ranks first in the U.S. for duck production. In addition, the Hoosier State also ranks third for egg production and fourth in the nation in turkey production according to the USDA. Indiana’s poultry industry directly employs more than 12,700 Hoosiers and contributes more than $18.3 billion in total economic activity to the state.
Source: Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH)
https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/2025/10/11/bird-flu-elkhart-county/
Commonground
Senior Moderator
Bird flu outbreak leads to quarantine of 19,000 ducks at 5 Indiana farms
Updated: Oct 13, 2025 / 10:06 PM EST
(WISH) — Four days after a commercial duck farm in northeastern Indiana was quarantined when bird flu was detected, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health said in a Monday night news release that it’s quarantined four more facilities for the same reason.
On Thursday, the board announced a LaGrange County farm with 2,617 meat ducks was quarantined.
The next day, the board said an Elkhart County farm with 3,500 ducks raised for meat production was quarantined.
On Monday, three farms were added to the list: a commercial meat farm in Elkhart County with 6,755 ducks; a commercial breeder developer with 5,755 ducks; and a commercial breeder operation with 3,994 ducks.
https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/bird-flu-outbreak-leads-to-quarantine-of-19000-ducks-at-5-indiana-farms/#:~:text=The%20H5N1%20influenza%20virus%2C%20respo nsible,species%2C%20including%20waterfowl%20and%20 raptors.
Updated: Oct 13, 2025 / 10:06 PM EST
(WISH) — Four days after a commercial duck farm in northeastern Indiana was quarantined when bird flu was detected, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health said in a Monday night news release that it’s quarantined four more facilities for the same reason.
On Thursday, the board announced a LaGrange County farm with 2,617 meat ducks was quarantined.
The next day, the board said an Elkhart County farm with 3,500 ducks raised for meat production was quarantined.
On Monday, three farms were added to the list: a commercial meat farm in Elkhart County with 6,755 ducks; a commercial breeder developer with 5,755 ducks; and a commercial breeder operation with 3,994 ducks.
https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/bird-flu-outbreak-leads-to-quarantine-of-19000-ducks-at-5-indiana-farms/#:~:text=The%20H5N1%20influenza%20virus%2C%20respo nsible,species%2C%20including%20waterfowl%20and%20 raptors.
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Current HPAI Case List
...
https://www.in.gov/boah/species-inf...thogenic-avian-influenza/2022-2023-case-list/
...
https://www.in.gov/boah/species-inf...thogenic-avian-influenza/2022-2023-case-list/
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...continues-in-indiana-as-9th-farm-quarantined/
Bird flu outbreak continues in Indiana as 9th farm quarantined
by: Gregg Montgomery
Posted: Oct 30, 2025 / 09:49 PM EST / Updated: Oct 30, 2025 / 09:52 PM EST
ELKHART, Ind. (WISH) — Bird flu continues to ramp up in northern Indiana, with an Elkhart County duck farm on Thursday named as the ninth flock to be quarantined, the Indiana Board of Animal Health announced.
The most recent commercial breeder duck farm affected has a flock of 6,860 birds. It’s the sixth duck farm affected this month, although it was not yet listed Thursday night on a dashboard from the Board of Animal Health that’s tracking the quarantines.
From Oct. 14-16, five farms with 22,621 ducks in Elkhart and LaGrange counties were quarantined...
Bird flu outbreak continues in Indiana as 9th farm quarantined
by: Gregg Montgomery
Posted: Oct 30, 2025 / 09:49 PM EST / Updated: Oct 30, 2025 / 09:52 PM EST
ELKHART, Ind. (WISH) — Bird flu continues to ramp up in northern Indiana, with an Elkhart County duck farm on Thursday named as the ninth flock to be quarantined, the Indiana Board of Animal Health announced.
The most recent commercial breeder duck farm affected has a flock of 6,860 birds. It’s the sixth duck farm affected this month, although it was not yet listed Thursday night on a dashboard from the Board of Animal Health that’s tracking the quarantines.
From Oct. 14-16, five farms with 22,621 ducks in Elkhart and LaGrange counties were quarantined...
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Commonground
Senior Moderator
Bird flu spreads to 10th Elkhart County farm
Posted: Nov 3, 2025 / 02:55 PM EST / Updated: Nov 3, 2025
ELKHART, Ind. (WISH) — A tenth Elkhart County farm is under quarantine as the bird flu continues its march through several flocks in northern Indiana.
The most recent commercial breeder duck farm impacted has a flock of just under 3,100 birds. It’s the seventh duck farm affected in the last month, but it was not listed on the Indiana Board of Animal Health’s current case list as of Monday.
In October, eight farms with 85,944 birds in Elkhart and LaGrange counties were quarantined and depopulated. Those folks were a blend of commercial duck breeders, egg layers, and duck meat producers.
continued: https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-duck-farms-quarantine-elkhart/
Posted: Nov 3, 2025 / 02:55 PM EST / Updated: Nov 3, 2025
ELKHART, Ind. (WISH) — A tenth Elkhart County farm is under quarantine as the bird flu continues its march through several flocks in northern Indiana.
The most recent commercial breeder duck farm impacted has a flock of just under 3,100 birds. It’s the seventh duck farm affected in the last month, but it was not listed on the Indiana Board of Animal Health’s current case list as of Monday.
In October, eight farms with 85,944 birds in Elkhart and LaGrange counties were quarantined and depopulated. Those folks were a blend of commercial duck breeders, egg layers, and duck meat producers.
continued: https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-duck-farms-quarantine-elkhart/
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.inkfreenews.com/2025/11/04/another-7000-elkhart-county-ducks-affected-by-avian-flu/
Another Avian Flu Outbreak Affects Elkhart County Duck Farm
Posted Nov 04, 2025 Updated: Nov 4, 2025 @ 8:14 AM
News Release
ELKHART COUNTY — State officials have confirmed another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or avian flu, at a commercial duck breeding facility in Elkhart County, marking the latest in a growing string of outbreaks across northern Indiana.
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health said approximately 6,860 ducks at the site will be depopulated to contain the virus. The agency did not release the name of the company or the farm’s specific location.
This is the ninth confirmed case of bird flu at a commercial poultry farm in Indiana since Sunday, Oct. 9, and the sixth involving duck operations. All recent cases have occurred in Elkhart or neighboring LaGrange counties, where poultry farming is a major industry...
Another Avian Flu Outbreak Affects Elkhart County Duck Farm
Posted Nov 04, 2025 Updated: Nov 4, 2025 @ 8:14 AM
News Release
ELKHART COUNTY — State officials have confirmed another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or avian flu, at a commercial duck breeding facility in Elkhart County, marking the latest in a growing string of outbreaks across northern Indiana.
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health said approximately 6,860 ducks at the site will be depopulated to contain the virus. The agency did not release the name of the company or the farm’s specific location.
This is the ninth confirmed case of bird flu at a commercial poultry farm in Indiana since Sunday, Oct. 9, and the sixth involving duck operations. All recent cases have occurred in Elkhart or neighboring LaGrange counties, where poultry farming is a major industry...
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Commonground
Senior Moderator
Avian flu hits commercial laying hens, ducks in Indiana
Excerpt:
Affected were two commercial meat duck flocks, one of which included 8,300 ducks and the other included 8,400 ducks. In addition, HPAI was confirmed in a flock of 18,300 commercial table egg laying hens.
With these three new cases, APHIS has confirmed the presence of HPAI in 32 commercial poultry flocks so far in 2025.
Presumed positive cases
In addition to these new confirmed cases, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) in an email dated November 9 announced that the presence of HPAI has been detected in four more commercial poultry flocks. Three of those are commercial breeder duck flocks that collectively include nearly 8,200 birds. The other is a commercial layer flock of 25,582 hens.
All four of those flocks are also in LaGrange County. APHIS has not yet listed any of these flocks as confirmed cases.
... https://www.wattagnet.com/poultry-m...-hits-commercial-laying-hens-ducks-in-indiana
Excerpt:
Affected were two commercial meat duck flocks, one of which included 8,300 ducks and the other included 8,400 ducks. In addition, HPAI was confirmed in a flock of 18,300 commercial table egg laying hens.
With these three new cases, APHIS has confirmed the presence of HPAI in 32 commercial poultry flocks so far in 2025.
Presumed positive cases
In addition to these new confirmed cases, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) in an email dated November 9 announced that the presence of HPAI has been detected in four more commercial poultry flocks. Three of those are commercial breeder duck flocks that collectively include nearly 8,200 birds. The other is a commercial layer flock of 25,582 hens.
All four of those flocks are also in LaGrange County. APHIS has not yet listed any of these flocks as confirmed cases.
... https://www.wattagnet.com/poultry-m...-hits-commercial-laying-hens-ducks-in-indiana