Check where Bird Flu Has Hit the Last Month⬇

🚨 Still Spreading—But Slowing Down (A Little)

Bird flu isn’t going away just yet. Over 168 million birds have been affected since early 2022. And while 2024 gave us a bit of a breather, the virus picked up steam again late last year—and it’s still making its rounds.

In just the past month, the USDA reported 43 new HPAI cases across 18 states. So while numbers are slightly down, we’re not in the clear.

🧍‍♂️ One Human Case—And It’s a Red Flag

This spring, a Missouri resident tested positive for bird flu—and here’s the twist: they had no known contact with infected animals. That’s the first case of its kind in the U.S. in 2025.

While the CDC still says the public risk is low, it’s a reminder of how important it is to keep up containment efforts. They're keeping a close eye on mutations through genomic surveillance—because if this virus shifts and becomes more transmissible to humans, it could get serious fast.

🛡️ Biosecurity Still Matters—Big Time

Whether you run a backyard coop or manage a major poultry facility, biosecurity is your first line of defense. The USDA urges all producers to double-check their practices. Here's the checklist:

• Limit visitor access.

• Disinfect boots, equipment, and vehicles.

• Keep wild birds away from flocks.

• Report unusual bird deaths immediately.

If a bird dies and you suspect avian flu, double-bag it and refrigerate—state vets need it preserved for testing.

👀 What to Watch For (Symptoms to Know)

Birds may show no signs—or a whole range of them. Stay alert for:

• Sudden deaths with no clear reason

• Low energy and appetite

• Drop in egg production or weirdly shaped eggs

• Swelling, discoloration (especially purple on head or legs)

• Nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing

• Incoordination and diarrhea

⏬Check below to see where HPAI hit this last month. ⏬

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📍 Hotspots: Where HPAI Was Found This Month

🔥 HPAI Cases by State & County

🟦 Illinois

• Crawford County – 18,300 commercial turkey meat birds

• Lawrence County – 15,400 commercial turkey meat birds

• Will County – 50 WOAH non-poultry birds

🟪 Indiana

• Adams County – 6,600 commercial duck breeder birds

• Elkhart County – 4,200 commercial duck breeder birds

• Jackson County – 2.63 million commercial table egg layers

• Jay County – 1.55 million birds (turkeys, layers, pullets)

• Shelby County – 60 WOAH non-poultry birds

• Washington County – 19,400 commercial turkey meat birds

🟨 Iowa

• Buena Vista County – 400,000 commercial table egg pullets

• Dallas County – 100 WOAH non-poultry birds

🟥 Kansas

• Butler County – 70 WOAH non-poultry birds

🟧 Massachusetts

• Dukes County – 50 WOAH non-poultry birds

🟦 Michigan

• Monroe County – 40 WOAH non-poultry birds

🟩 Mississippi

• Noxubee County – 47,700 commercial broiler breeder birds

🟫 Missouri

• Perry County – 20 WOAH non-poultry birds

🟨 New Mexico

• Valencia County – 80 WOAH non-poultry birds

🟥 New Jersey

• Atlantic County – 100 WOAH poultry birds

• Hudson County – 1,130 live bird market birds

• Mercer County – 370 live bird market birds

• Union County – 840 live bird market birds

🟪 New York

• Bronx County – 1,100 live bird market birds

• Delaware County – 240 WOAH non-poultry birds

• Onondaga County – 470 live bird market birds

• Queens County – Over 5,000 live bird market birds across multiple reports

• Richmond County – 450 live bird market birds

• Westchester County – 100 WOAH non-poultry birds

🟫 Ohio

• Mercer County – 31,600 commercial turkey meat birds

🟦 Oklahoma

• Woodward County – 110 WOAH non-poultry birds

🟧 Pennsylvania

• Franklin County – 13,400 commercial turkey meat birds

• Lancaster County – Over 55,000 ducks and poultry (WOAH + commercial)

• Lebanon County – 139,500 commercial egg layers & broilers

• Lehigh County – 47,900 WOAH poultry birds

• Monroe County – 30 WOAH non-poultry birds

• Philadelphia County – 1,520 live bird market birds

👃 Final Take

If you're in the business of bird control, poultry production, or biosecurity: stay sharp. Cases might be lower, but HPAI is still moving, especially in high-density states. Know what to look for, follow protocol, and don’t ignore weird behavior in your birds. To keep birds away from you and your assets, consider Avitrol. Learn more about Avitrol through this video.

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