The Department of Agriculture has imposed a mandatory housing order for poultry and captive birds, effective from 10 November, following the first outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the country since 2022.

In just 22 days, a new avian influenza outbreak has hit 18 farms in Indiana, leading to more than 92,000 chickens and ducks being killed. On Wednesday, the Indiana Board of Animal Health put three more farms under quarantine.

Cases of bird flu have been reported in farm animals across the country. While there are no human cases, some are concerned the shutdown and cuts to federal resources have us flying in the dark.

State officials are asking backyard and commercial poultry owners in Connecticut to “implement strong biosecurity practices” this fall to protect their flocks.

GOSHEN — Elkhart and LaGrange counties have both seen additional cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza recently. As a result, poultry and livestock owners are being asked to stay alert and continue practicing strong biosecurity measures,

Latest bird flu outbreak in Indiana affects 13 farms, impacting over 130,000 birds. The Board of Animal Health is monitoring the situation.

Humans can get bird flu but it does not spread easily to humans, and the spread of bird flu from human to human is very rare.

Avian Flu has been confirmed in four wild birds in North Northamptonshire, according to the latest government surveillance report.

Darlene Konkle, a state veterinarian with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, said the current strain of the bird flu was detected in Wisconsin in 2022. Largely, the cases pop up around the spring or fall, during the time that wild waterfowl are migrating.

Bird flu cases are increasing in Northern Indiana, posing a significant threat to cats, according to health officials. There have been 19 confirmed cases of bird flu in Indiana. While this virus primarily affects birds and poultry, it can occasionally affect humans, though the risk of severe symptoms is low. However, cats are more vulnerable.

Bird flu outbreak in Indiana affects 15 farms, impacting nearly 158,000 birds. State monitors other farms to prevent spread. Public health risk is said to be low.