Vet Candy, 9/6/2025
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in a Texas dairy herd, marking the state’s first detection since May 2025. This brings the total number of infected herds in the U.S. since early 2024 to 1,079 across 17 states, emphasizing the ongoing spread of the virus in both livestock and wildlife.
In addition to the Texas dairy herd, APHIS reported a new H5N1 outbreak at a commercial turkey operation in Beadle County, South Dakota, housing over 52,000 birds. Recent cases in poultry have also been documented in Faulk County, South Dakota, and Dickey County, North Dakota. These outbreaks highlight the continued risk of H5N1 in both commercial and backyard avian populations.
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