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Louisiana: Bird flu in wild birds 2022-2026

Nearly 40 confirmed cases of bird flu in Northeast Louisiana, state officials report

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries warns of bird flu surge in Northeast Louisiana

By Sophia Hauswirth
Published: Dec. 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM CST|Updated: 18 hours ago

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning Northeast Louisiana residents about a rise in avian influenza, also known as bird flu.

Bird flu is a highly contagious virus that spreads among wild birds, the CDC reports. According to the LDWF, there have been nearly 40 cases of bird flu in Northeast Louisiana since October.

Deadly infections of the virus have been reported in dogs, cats, foxes and even dolphins. Johnathan Roberts, an LDWF veterinarian, confirmed one bobcat in Union Parish was found dead and tested positive for the bird flu.

Roberts says avian flu could seriously hurt poultry farms in Northeast Louisiana because the virus kills birds extremely fast.
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https://www.knoe.com/2025/12/22/nea...u-northeast-louisiana-state-officials-report/
 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: December 23, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification
LouisianaMadison11/29/202512/15/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild bird
LouisianaSabine11/22/202512/15/2025EA H5Black vultureWild bird
LouisianaSabine11/22/202512/15/2025EA H5Black vultureWild bird
LouisianaSabine11/22/202512/15/2025EA H5Black vultureWild bird
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: December 30, 2025

State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/9/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/9/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/9/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/4/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/4/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/4/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/4/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/4/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/4/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/4/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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LouisianaMorehouse12/9/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaOuachita12/4/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaCatahoula12/8/202512/19/2025EA H5Blue-winged tealWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaVermilion12/4/202512/19/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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​https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: January 07, 2026
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification
LouisianaEvangeline12/16/202512/30/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild bird
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/12/202512/30/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild bird
LouisianaJefferson Davis12/12/202512/30/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild bird
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: February 11, 2026
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method
LouisianaOrleans1/23/20262/3/2026EA H5Crow (unidentified)Wild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaRichland1/14/20262/2/2026EA H5Green-winged tealWild birdHunter harvest
LouisianaCameron1/14/20262/2/2026EA H5Lesser scaupWild birdHunter harvest
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: May 08, 2026​
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method
LouisianaCameron11/16/255/1/26EA H5Green-winged tealWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
LouisianaCameron11/12/255/1/26EA H5Green-winged tealWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...n-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds?page=1
 
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