Bird Flu detected at commercial egg farm
By Hernan Gutierrez
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Animal health officials in Indiana announced that a flock of birds was quarantined after bird flu was detected at a commercial egg farm in LaGrange County.
According to a news release on Saturday, 19,700 birds were impacted by the quarantine.
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says it is actively monitoring a 12-mile radius within LaGrange, Elkhart and Noble Counties following the detection of the H5N1 influenza virus.
So far month, officials have detected the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in seven commercial flocks, all in northeastern Indiana.
According to the state’s online dashboard, highly pathogenic avian influenza has impacted more than 30 flocks this year. As of noon Monday, the portal had not been updated to reflect the newest case.
Health officials say the bird flu does not pose a risk to food safety.
Poultry owners are urged to be aware of the signs of the bird flu, including sudden death without clinical signs, lack of energy, decreased egg production, soft-shelled or misshapen eggs, among other symptoms.
If these are present, owners are asked to report the illness to the USDA Healthy Birds Hotline: (866) 536-7563.
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