avian flu

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is a contagious virus that can be spread in various ways — though health authorities say the risk to humans is low. Tens of thousands of domestic birds have been euthanized this year in Michigan.

Due to avian flu, around 7 million turkeys have been killed nationwide. Indiana accounts for roughly 500,000 of that number.

H5N1 has been found in Dubois and Marion Counties ; can transfer from wild waterfowl to domestic poultry facilities without precaution.

Avian influenza has spread from birds to wild foxes. Three red fox kits in three different locations have died.

Officials say more than 10 times as many birds have died already this year in the U.S. and Canada compared to the last major outbreak.

Indiana is among over 30 states experiencing an outbreak of avian bird flu — but what does that mean for residential bird feeders?

“Temporarily removing [bird feeders] could be helpful," says a Department of Natural Resources spokesperson, "Especially anyone who has a highly susceptible species like domestic poultry, raptors, water fowl living nearby.”

Indiana officials say avian influenza has been detected at a third duck farm in Elkhart County.

The Potawatomi Zoo is moving all birds indoors and taking staff safety precautions after an increase in avian flu cases in the area.

Indiana officials say bird flu has been detected at a second Elkhart County duck farm. The virus was first spotted in Elkhart County last week.