HPAI detected in second Allen County, Indiana flock

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HPAI detected in second Allen County, Indiana flock

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a small flock of birds in Northeast Indiana.  This is the second case in Allen County.  It is considered a presumptive-positive case while samples are verified at the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory.  The flock of approximately 100 mixed-species birds was reported following the unexplained death of eight birds in less than 24-hours.  The remaining birds in the flock were depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease and a 6.2-mile control zone has been established.

Indiana’s Board of Animal Health tells Brownfield prior to this latest finding in the Allen County flock #2, BOAH was looking ahead to being considered free of the disease from commercial operations.

All but one of the quarantines on the first nine commercial farms in Indiana have been lifted. (The last one is expected to be lifted in the next few days.) All nine flocks have completed required virus elimination activities and observed a fallow period. The farms are being cleared to restock at the owner’s discretion once BOAH receives negative laboratory results for environmental testing.

The two non‐poultry (backyard/hobby) flocks remain under quarantine until dates in September and October, after following a 150‐day fallow period.  

Indiana is a leading producer of poultry, eggs and poultry products. Nationally, Indiana ranks number 1 in ducks, second in layer chickens and table eggs, and third in turkeys.

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