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,

Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms, the second largest egg producer in the U.S., has confirmed fowl deaths from bird flu at its Indiana facility.

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 strain was first spotted in 2022. Seymour based Rose Acre Farms confirmed the outbreak to Hoosier Ag Today in a statement:

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.

Avian flu has recently been detected in dead waterfowl in LaPorte, Lake, Porter, Starke and seven other counties in the state, meaning that hunters and others should take care if they’re handling waterfowl,

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.

Delaware residents cannot own wildlife not native to or generally found in Delaware without a special permit. Non-native poisonous snakes are also specifically banned. Those who break the law face a fine of up to $500 and/or a prison sentence of up to 30 days.

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.