2.8 million chickens threatened in southern Indiana amid bird flu outbreak at Seymour farm
Avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, is caused by influenza viruses that spread between birds. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, bird flu is common in wild birds, especially waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors.
Bird flu confirmed at Indiana egg producer. What to know
Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms, the second largest egg producer in the U.S., has confirmed fowl deaths from bird flu at its Indiana facility.
Bakeries hit by soaring egg prices amid bird flu outbreak at Southern Indiana farm
Local businesses are getting hit hard by climbing egg prices, and a recent bird flu outbreak at a Southern Indiana farm could drive up the cost of the essential ingredient even more.WLKY's NewsChopper captured video of crews in hazmat suits at Cort Acres Egg Farm in Seymour on Thursday morning.
Bird flu outbreak in Jackson County affects 2.8 million egg-laying hens
Over 2.8 million egg laying hens have been killed after a bird flu outbreak in Jackson County. It’s the largest appearance in Indiana of the infectious agent avian influenza since the strain was first spotted in 2022. Seymour based Rose Acre Farms confirmed the outbreak to Hoosier Ag Today in a statement:
Egg producer confirms bird flu, deaths at its Seymour, Indiana, farm
The second largest egg producer in the U.S. said its farm in Seymour, Indiana, tested positive for the avian flu. Rose Acre Farms said its Cort Acre Egg Farm started noticing deaths over the weekend.
Avian flu strikes second biggest US egg producer
Rose Acre Farms, the nation's second largest egg producer, said yesterday that tests have confirmed avian flu at its facility in Seymour, Indiana, which could further stretch the supply of eggs as commercial farms in several states continue to battle the spread of the H5N1 virus.
Egg prices may increase up to 20% as top farm tests positive for bird flu: USDA
One of the top egg producers in the U.S. confirmed that a farm tested positive for cases of bird flu over the weekend, the company said in a statement Tuesday.
Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts as outbreaks spread, officials warn
Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive, state environmental and health officials said Wednesday.
Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say
State officials are working with partners to test suspected cases and collaborating with municipalities to safely dispose of dead birds." The post Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say appeared first on Boston.
Officials say ‘widespread’ bird flu outbreak is the largest the state has seen
Scientists say the temporary freeze on communications from federal officials creates a troubling blind spot for those tracking the virus.
Cull planned as bird flu confirmed at poultry farm
A case of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Norfolk. The highly pathogenic virus was detected at a premises near Loddon, the Department for Environment,
DNR: ‘Very likely’ avian flu has reached Vanderburgh Co. after dead geese found
Indiana Department of Natural Resources say it’s “very likely” avian flu has reached Vanderburgh County. This comes as ...
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza cases have producers on high alert
The recent uptick of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the state of Indiana has producers on high alert to curb the ...
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Avian Influenza Precautions Issued by Multiple Agencies
State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although ...
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Avian flu detected at Jackson County egg farm
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health confirmed over the weekend the detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, ...
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Rose Acres Farm confirms avian influenza outbreak
Rose Acre Farms, the nation's second largest egg producer, said Tuesday that tests have confirmed avian influenza at its facility in Seymour, Indiana, which could further stretch the supply of eggs as ...
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Indiana DNR: Public Health Risk is Low, But Precautions Encouraged After Bird Flu Suspected in Evansville
Delaware residents cannot own wildlife not native to or generally found in Delaware without a special permit. Non-native ...
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What you need to know about the new bird flu strain found in the United States
In today’s Health Alert, a new strain of bird flu - H5N9 - has been detected in the U.S. The first confirmed case was found ...
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Bird flu detected in Nebraska backyard flocks; First 2025 cases in the state
The latest bird flu outbreak continues to spread as Nebraska officials have detected the first cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the state in 2025.