Indiana

Indiana Hancock 6/22/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Canada goose Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Allen 6/14/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Red-tailed hawk Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Allen 5/31/2022 EA H5N1 Great horned owl Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Allen 5/31/2022 EA H5N1 Red-tailed hawk Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Lake 5/23/2022 EA H5N1 Double-crested cormorant Wild bird mortality NWDP https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Johnson 5/11/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Great horned owl Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Shelby 5/3/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Bald eagle Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Newton 5/2/2022 EA H5 Canada goose Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Miami 4/21/2022 EA H5N1 Bald eagle Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Johnson 4/21/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Red-tailed hawk Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Indiana Starke 4/14/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Bald eagle Wild bird mortality IN DNR https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

On August 30, a NON-COMMERCIAL (hobby) POULTRY flock in Elkhart County tested presumptive-positive for the H5 avian influenza virus. Samples will be tested at the national USDA laboratory in Iowa for confirmation. The small hobby flock consisted of chickens, ducks and geese. A surveillance zone is being established.

On June 30, a hobby/non-poultry flock in Marion County tested positive for the H5 avian influenza virus. The small, hobby flock consisted of a goose and a chicken. The goose was tested after two wild birds on the Marion1 property tested positive for HPAI. A surveillance zone is being established. Indiana Marion01 Backyard Flock mixed 6/30/22

Indiana Allen03 Backyard Producer (non-poultry) 40 6/07/22 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks

On June 2, birds from a small flock in Allen County tested presumptive-positive for the H5 avian influenza virus at the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL). Samples were forwarded to the national USDA laboratory for confirmatory testing, with results expected within the next few days. The small flock (Allen2) was reported to the Healthy Birds Hotline by the owner, who noticed unexplained death of eight birds in less than 24 hours. While Allen2 is comprised of approximately 100 birds of mixed species maintained at a residence, the flock is classified as a commercial poultry operation based upon the definition set forth by the World Organization …

Indiana Allen01 Backyard Producer (non-poultry) 7 5/19/22 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks

Indiana Johnson01 Backyard Producer (non-poultry) 40 4/28/22 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022

CURRENT SITUATION   On April 18, a commercial duck flock in Elkhart County has tested presumptive-positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The flock, known as Elkhart3, has an estimated 6,500 ducks (more information to come as the situation develops). Elkhart3 is in close proximity to another quarantined site, so the new 10-km control area circle extends to include only one more additional flock. Therefore, all flock owners have been notified. This control area extends slightly into LaGrange County and across the Michigan state line.

Indiana Elkhart01 4/7/22 Commercial Ducks 4000 On April 7, a commercial duck flock in Elkhart County has tested presumptive-positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The flock, known as Elkhart1, has a estimated 4,000 ducks (more information to come as the situation develops). Board of Animal Health staff are working to notify the owners of the 78 commercial flocks in the 10-km control area that is being established around Elkhart1. SURVEILLANCE TESTING: Testing of nearby flocks is important to verifying the virus has not spread in the area. Testing within the 10-km control area around Elkhart1 will commence soon and continue until restricti…

On April 12, a second commercial duck flock in Elkhart County has tested presumptive-positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The flock, known as Elkhart2, has an estimated 6,000 ducks (more information to come as the situation develops). Board of Animal Health staff are working to notify flock owners in the 10-km Control Area that is being established around Elkhart 2.

Previously reported EA H5 or H5N1 wild birds have been updated to EA/AM mixtures indicating North American segments have been identified. The marker color of these wild birds will be updated. Indiana Dubois 3/8/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Redhead duck Live bird NWDP https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds