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Tennessee - Avian flu in wild birds 2024-2026

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Published: Dec. 17, 2024​

Tennessee urging hunters to use precautions amid bird flu detections

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is urging hunters to remain vigilant and take precautions as reported cases of bird flu (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) increase among wild birds, backyard domestic flocks and commercial poultry flocks in the Southeast.

The TWRA said that bird flu is highly contagious among bird populations and is known to be deadly for domestic fowl.

“Numerous states in the Mississippi Flyway are reporting HPAI detections that are leading to dead and dying birds, mainly snow geese,” said Jamie Feddersen, TWRA Migratory Gamebird Coordinator. “Tennessee is also finding ducks and geese with HPAI. Hunters should follow safety precautions when handling these birds.”

“Since March 2022, Tennessee has confirmed numerous cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds, including ducks, Canada geese, vultures, and a Bald Eagle,” said TWRA Wildlife and Forestry Chief Joe Benedict. “We urge homeowners and hunters to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease in Tennessee and to protect wildlife and poultry populations.”
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https://www.wsmv.com/2024/12/17/tennessee-urging-hunters-use-precaution-amid-bird-flu-detections/
 
UT Veterinary College stops accepting wild birds due to bird flu threat

​Jan 24, 2025 / 05:02 PM EST

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Amid an outbreak of bird flu, the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) has decided to not accept or treat injured or abandoned wild birds including raptors, songbirds, or waterfowl.​
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“Out of an abundance of caution, the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) has made the difficult decision to temporarily halt the acceptance and treatment of injured or abandoned wild birds including raptors, songbirds, or waterfowl (including owned waterfowl). This precautionary measure will help protect our patients, faculty, staff and students from potential exposure to HPAI,” wrote UTCVM.​

Continued: https://www.wate.com/news/ut-veterinary-college-stops-accepting-wild-birds-due-to-bird-flu-threat/
 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: January 28, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method
TennesseeHumphreys12/30/20241/16/2025EA H5MallardWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeHumphreys12/30/20241/16/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeHumphreys12/30/20241/16/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeHumphreys12/30/20241/16/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeHumphreys12/30/20241/16/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeHumphreys12/30/20241/16/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeHumphreys12/30/20241/16/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeHumphreys12/30/20241/16/2025EA H5Greater white-fronted gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeGibson12/29/20241/16/2025EA H5Wood duckWild birdHunter harvest
TennesseeObion1/7/20251/16/2025EA H5MallardWild birdHunter harvest
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
 
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Source: https://www.local3news.com/local-ne...cle_f83b9820-f46e-11ef-9e08-57bf31e7a046.html

Bird flu kills 100+ Sandhill Cranes in Tennessee
Emma Karnes Feb 26, 2025 Updated 39 mins ago

According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), the Sandhill Cranes that migrate through Tennessee have been affected by the avian influenza, also known as the bird flu.

Director of Public Relations Emily Buck told Local 3 that TWRA biologists identified between 125-150 cranes that died in Southeast Tennessee a few weeks ago.​

"While concerning, this is a relatively small number out of the thousands of birds in the population," wrote Buck.

Buck also reported that TWRA has not seen another high volume case as of late. However, she says the bird flu has not just affected the cranes:​..
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It looks like they are working on it this morning. I am getting this format on the CSV file but the dashboard format is still missing the full data. You have to download the CSV file to get the data......


 

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: January 28, 2026
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Metho​d
TennesseeSullivan1/1/20261/20/2026EA H5Black vultureWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeSullivan1/1/20261/20/2026EA H5Black vultureWild 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: February 24, 2026
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification​
TennesseeCoffee2/13/20262/18/2026EA H5Canada gooseWild bird
TennesseeWashington2/13/20262/18/2026EA H5Black vultureWild bird
TennesseeWashington2/13/20262/18/2026EA H5Black vultureWild bird
TennesseeCoffee2/13/20262/18/2026EA H5Canada gooseWild bird
TennesseeCoffee2/13/20262/18/2026EA H5Canada 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: April 17, 2026
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method
TennesseeUnknown3/3/20264/10/2026EA H5Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeUnknown2/16/20264/10/2026EA H5Black vultureWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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​https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...n-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds?page=1
 
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
TennesseeShelby12/26/255/1/26EA H5Ross's gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeShelby12/6/255/1/26EA H5Ross's gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeShelby12/12/255/1/26EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeShelby11/30/255/1/26EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeShelby11/30/255/1/26EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...n-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds?page=1
 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: May 22, 2026

State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method
TennesseeDavidson4/21/20265/18/2026EA H5Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeDavidson4/21/20265/18/2026EA H5Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
TennesseeDavidson4/21/20265/18/2026EA H5Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...n-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds?page=1
 
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