Indiana Department of Natural Resources say it’s “very likely” avian flu has reached Vanderburgh County. This comes as several dead geese were discovered at a lake near Evansville State Hospital. Conservation officers say in total,

The recent uptick of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the state of Indiana has producers on high alert to curb the spread of the virus. Denise Derrer Spears with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says more than a six mile barrier is put in place immediately following a positive test result.

This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but also wild birds, mammals, and humans.

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 birds, especially waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors.

An egg farm in southern Indiana has tested positive for bird flu. Watch how restaurants in other parts of the country are hurting from the bird flu strain Sign up for our Newsletters Rose Acre Farms,

A devastating avian flu outbreak in Jackson County has resulted in the culling of 2.8 million egg-laying hens. This marks the

One of the top egg producers in the U.S. confirmed that a farm tested positive for cases of bird flu over the weekend, the company said in a statement Tuesday.

State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or transmitting it—the safety steps are simple and procedures most readers likely already follow.

Indiana State Board of Animal Health listed the flock size as 2.8 million. The state board said bird flu in wild birds and poultry pose a low risk to the health of the general public.

DNR officials confirmed that a local conservation officer found four dead geese and a few sick waterfowl after reports were submitted on their Sick and Dead Wildlife Reporting Tool. Officials say one of the dead geese was collected and sent off for testing to look for bird flu. Results will take a few days to come back.

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