What is avian influenza? Avian influenza, or “bird flu,” is a disease caused by influenza viruses that usually spread between birds. Avian influenza viruses are common in wild birds, especially waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors.

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Jan 4, 2025 · Recent detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1 viruses (H5N1 bird flu) in wild birds and poultry pose a low risk to the health of the general public. Human infections are most likely to be rare and happen in people with recreational

16 hours ago · Denise Derrer Spears, a spokesperson for the Board of Animal Health, said the office is taking the avian flu extremely seriously. “Indiana is a very large poultry state. We’re No. 1 in ducks.

Jan 29, 2025 · Avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, is caused by influenza viruses that spread between birds. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, bird flu is common in wild...

Jan 25, 2025 · The Bird Flu virus has been identified at a commercial egg production facility in Jackson County in southern Indiana impacting 2.8 million birds, according to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health.

Jan 31, 2025 · Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health is reporting that another flock of birds has been hit with bird flu, resulting in the mass termination of the animals. More cases of bird flu are on the rise in the Hoosier State.

18 hours ago · Another commercial egg producer in Indiana has been hit with the bird flu. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health announced Monday that 912,000 egg-laying hens have been affected and are under ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Over 2.8 million egg laying hens have been killed after a bird flu outbreak in Jackson County. It’s the largest appearance in Indiana of the infectious agent avian influenza since the...

6 days ago · In 2024, Indiana reported just two farms infected with bird flu. But that number has grown to just under 10 farms in 2025, with more than 400,000 birds impacted and expected to be culled to limit ...