1 day ago · Ohio is currently the leading state of bird flu cases within commercial poultry operations in the U.S., according to the Dayton Daily News. The H5N1 strain of avian flu, among the deadliest forms ...

3 days ago · Federal stats show in Ohio more than 4.1 million chickens and turkeys have tested positive for avian flu since the beginning of this calendar year.

2 days ago · The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed more H5N1 avian flu detections in poultry from four states, including several in hard-hit Ohio. USDA/Flickr cc. The latest outbreaks in Ohio involved four commercial farms in Mercer County, three turkey producers and one at a duck meat ...

4 days ago · HAMILTON — Ohio leads the nation in recent bird flu cases among commercial poultry operations, with more than 4.1 million chickens and turkeys affected so far this year. All of the state’s ...

Jan 3, 2025 · The Ohio Department of Natural Resources suspects wild birds in 10 counties have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza over the past few weeks.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, such as H5N1 detected in 2022, often causes death to poultry but symptoms in other birds are variable. Federal and state agencies, as well as universities, are actively monitoring for the virus in the United States.

Dec 31, 2024 · The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has collected and submitted samples from multiple dead wild birds to test for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Ohio.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a virus also known as the “bird flu”. Bird flu is caused by infection with avian influenza Type A viruses (e.g., H5N1, H7N9). These viruses spread naturally in wild aquatic birds but can infect poultry and other birds and other animal species.

Jan 3, 2025 · The Ohio Department of Natural Resources suspects wild birds in 10 counties have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza over the past few weeks. It submitted samples of dead Canada geese, trumpeter swans and a mallard to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory for testing.

High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in poultry in Ohio and across the U.S. HPAI spreads quickly and can be fatal to flocks and devastating to poultry owners. ODA is urging poultry owners to intensify biosecurity and best management practices.