BrownfieldAgNews reports:
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact commercial poultry facilities in LaGrange County, Indiana.
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed on four commercial egg layer facilities, a commercial breeder duck developer operation, and a commercial meat duck facility. In total, more than 107,000 birds have been depopulated. A 6.2-mile control area and a more than 12-mile surveillance zone has been established around each affected site.
Indiana is a leading producer of poultry, eggs, and poultry products. It ranks first in duck production, third in eggs, third in commercial turkey production, and produces a significant number of broilers.
Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk.
BOAH also reminds dairy producers to be vigilant in their surveillance. According to rules established by the USDA, lactating dairy cattle must have a negative test before interstate movement. The department has also expanded surveillance through testing milk at the farm or processor level to establish the health status of herds, as well as states.
