Indiana health officials report six new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected at commercial egg farms in LaGrange County. More than 43,000 birds have been euthanized and quarantine zones established to contain the outbreak.
Indiana agriculture officials are dealing with a fresh outbreak of deadly bird flu after confirming six new infections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza within the past seven days.
According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, the dangerous strain was found at two commercial egg-laying operations located in LaGrange County. Health officials have ordered the destruction of more than 43,000 birds to prevent further spread of the virus.
Authorities have established containment measures including a control zone extending approximately 6.2 miles around the affected facilities, with an expanded surveillance area covering more than 12 miles to monitor for additional cases.
The latest detections add to ongoing concerns about avian influenza’s impact on poultry operations across the Midwest, as officials work to prevent the virus from spreading to additional farms in the region.
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