Friday, August 14, 2026

After 72 cases in 2026 and 200 since 2022, Indiana is declared free of bird flu

 
Epicenter of bird flu outbreak noted in map
Headline:  WATT Poultry, 8/13/2026

Roy Graber reports:
Article Summary 
Indiana has been declared free of highly pathogenic avian influenza after experiencing the worst outbreak of any U.S. state, with 200 flocks testing positive across 26 counties since February 2022. The state achieved HPAI-free status following a 28-day period with no new infections, though officials emphasize that continued biosecurity measures remain essential as the virus remains active nationwide. 
  • Indiana was declared HPAI-free by the State Board of Animal Health on August 13, 2026, after eliminating all confirmed cases and completing a 28-day waiting period. 
  • The state experienced 200 total flock infections across 26 counties since the first commercial case in February 2022, with 72 confirmed in 2026 alone[emphasis added]
  • Indiana's last confirmed avian influenza case was June 3, 2026, when a commercial meat duck flock in Elkhart County tested positive. 

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August 6-10, 2026

August 1-5, 2026

July 24-31, 2026

July 16-23

July 6-15
The Internet has made us stupid (bird flu edition).  (7/9)

July 1-5:

June 21-30

June 11-20:

June 1-10:

May 16-31

May 11-15

May 6-10

May 1-5:

April 26-30:

April 21-25:
California bird flu news:  It's everywhere, it's everywhere!  (4/23)

April 16-20
 
April 11-15:

April 6-10:  
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April 1-5
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March 21-25:

March 16-20:

March 11-15, 2025

March 6-10, 2026.  

March 1-5, 2026

February 20-28,2026
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February 1-9, 2026

January 21-31, 2026

January 11-20, 2026
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January 1-10, 2026
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