Indiana, bird flu and sandhill crane

Indiana bird flu cases explode, killing chickens, sandhill cranes, other waterfowl
There is no cure for the disease, which has a high mortality rate among birds but remains a low risk to people, according to the CDC
More than 100 sandhill cranes likely died from bird flu, Indiana officials say
Officials say that dozens of migrating sandhill cranes were found dead at a Northwest Indiana lake in recent days, with bird flu the suspected cause of death. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources,
DNR tracking bird flu cases across Indiana
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is tracking cases of avian influenza in the state. Bird flu is the suspected cause of death for birds in several counties. DNR agents have reported an increase in cases locally at the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area in Greene County.
Hundreds of sandhill cranes die in southern Indiana from bird flu
In a concerning development for wildlife enthusiasts and farmers alike, hundreds of sandhill cranes have been found dead in Jackson County, Indiana, due to an outbreak of avian flu. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that the bird flu is responsible for the deaths in this population.
Bird flu cases back on the rise in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Avian Influenza, H5N1, or simply the bird flu, is continuing to cause problems for farmers across the state. Just within the last week, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health reported that eight flocks have been impacted by the virus.
Sandhill cranes suffer tragic losses as bird flu sweeps through southern Indiana
Indiana Department of Natural Resources says hundreds of sandhill cranes died from bird flu. SEYMOUR, Ind. — On Highway 50 near Seymour, Indiana, there is a scene of sandhill cranes in the marsh: both dead and alive. Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said this species is another victim of the bird flu.
Dead sandhill cranes raise concerns over avian flu in southern Indiana
Dead sandhill cranes found in southern Indiana are raising concerns about the spread of avian flu from poultry to wild birds.
3 more Indiana farms quarantined after detection of bird flu
Avian influenza detected on three more Indiana farms; quarantines imposed to prevent spread. Millions of birds affected in state so far in 2025.
Iconic Sandhill cranes face mass die-off in bird flu outbreak
More than 1,500 iconic sandhill cranes have been killed by bird flu in Indiana, officials say, the latest development in the spread of the highly infectious respiratory illness. Volunteers in masks and gloves have been collecting the 15-pound birds from shorelines,
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Avian influenza hits 4 commercial flocks in Indiana
The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in four commercial flocks in Indiana on February 25.
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Purdue’s Farm Stress Team Assisting Communities Hit by Avian Flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has hit over a dozen commercial poultry farms across Indiana since the first of the ...
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What Does the Avian Flu Surge Mean for Your Bird Feeders?
As H5N1 spreads rapidly, wild birds remain at risk. Here’s what to know about the outbreak and how to keep your feathered ...
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Indiana says bird flu the biggest animal health emergency in history
(WDRB) -- The state of Indiana is calling this season’s bird flu outbreak ... "Wild birds do carry high-path avian influenza and are the main reservoir for avian influenza," Casey said. "As ...
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Knox County Purdue Extension
I’m sure many people have heard something about avian influenza (HPAI) in the news and have seen the impact in the grocery stores. If not, a quick snapshot is that ...
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Rose Acre Farms CEO Tony Wesner Encourages Use of Bird Flu Vaccine During Senate Ag Committee Hearing
It’s been a month now since a Rose Acre Farms egg production facility in Jackson County was hit with Bird Flu—leading to the depopulation of more than 2.6 million birds at their Cort Acre Egg Farm nea ...
Bird flu spread triggers multiple Saint Louis Zoo exhibit closures, changes
A wild wood duck found dead in a Saint Louis Zoo lake has triggered multiple exhibit closures and changes, Zoo officials said ...
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Wildlife’s role in carrying HPAI
A biologist says he expects the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza to continue as spring migration season approaches ...