A commercial egg layer facility in Jay County, Indiana has been hit by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), leading to the depopulation of 214,000 birds. This marks the ninth detection of the virus in Jay County in 2025. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health has established a control area and surveillance zone to prevent the spread of the disease. Indiana, a leading poultry producer, is taking measures to ensure the safety of its poultry products and dairy industry. Avian influenza does not pose a food safety risk. Dairy producers are urged to be vigilant, with lactating dairy cattle required to have a negative test before interstate movement as per USDA rules. Surveillance has been expanded to include testing milk at the farm or processor level. For more information on the situation, visit the Indiana Board of Animal Health website. This outbreak serves as a reminder of the ongoing threats to the poultry industry and the importance of biosecurity measures to protect against diseases like HPAI.
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