Avian Flu Can Be Spread by Humans
The current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in northern Indiana is very serious.
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Avian Influenza Cases Confirmed in Elkhart, LaGrange Counties
Elkhart and LaGrange counties have both seen additional cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza recently.
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Another Avian Flu Outbreak Affects Elkhart County Duck Farm
State officials have confirmed another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, at a commercial duck breeding facility in Elkhart County, marking the latest in a growing string of outbreaks across northern Indiana.
Read MoreBird Flu Detected In LaGrange, Elkhart County Farms
State officials have confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial duck farm in LaGrange County, marking the first reported outbreak in Indiana since June.
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Nappanee Resident Urges Council To Allow Backyard Chickens
Citing rising food prices and the need for self-sufficiency, Nappanee resident Harold “Brian” Barr urged the city council Monday night to consider amending a local ordinance to allow residents to keep chickens.
Read MoreUPDATE: Avian Influenza continues to affect wild birds across Indiana
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources continues to detect highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds throughout Indiana and has currently detected the H5NI virus in 30 counties.
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New Bird Flu Cases In 2 Indiana Counties
Two new major commercial poultry production facilities in Indiana have been hit with Bird Flu.
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The U.S. Is Undergoing Its Worst Bird Flu Outbreak Ever, Is A Poultry Vaccine The Answer?
The deadliest outbreak of bird flu in U.S. history is prompting growing concern in Congress, and Department of Agriculture researchers are awaiting the preliminary results of four trials of vaccines for poultry.
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Free Range Hens Forced Inside By Bird Flu
Lately, free-range egg producers have been left wondering whether it is okay to keep free-range chickens from ranging freely.
Read MoreBird Flu Found On Third Elkhart Farm
Avian influenza, better known commonly as bird flu, has presented itself at yet another local farm.
Read MoreBird Flu Found On Second Elkhart Farm
Now for a second time, a bird flu outbreak has been discovered on an Elkhart farm, bolstering a flock of an estimated 6,000 birds.
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Special On Avian Flu, Food Safety
A highly pathogenic form of avian flu, H5N1, was recently found here in Elkhart County in a commercial poultry flock.
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