The virus known as bird flu has been identified once again at a commercial poultry farm in Elkhart County. This time, it’s been found at a commercial breeder duck facility impacting a total of 6,860 birds. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) is working to depopulate the entire flock.
This marks the ninth case of highly pathogen avian influenza (HPAI) found on an commercial poultry farm in Indiana since Oct. 9, and the sixth impacting duck production. All nine cases have been discovered in either Elkhart or neighboring LaGrange counties in northern Indiana.
State health officials have not shared with Hoosier Ag Today the name of the company, nor give the specific location of the facility that has been affected.
Throughout 2025, there have now been 31 cases of HPAI identified at major commercial poultry facilities throughout Indiana, excluding hobby flocks and small non-commercial farms.
Federal officials with USDA add that HPAI does not present a food safety risk, and that cooked poultry and eggs and pasteurized dairy products remain safe to eat.
Testing will be done at nearby flocks to determine whether HPAI has spread. USDA Wildlife Services and Indiana Department of Natural Resources are assisting with surveillance of wild birds in and near the control areas.
Indiana ranks first in the U.S. for duck production, third for egg production, and fourth for turkey production according to USDA.
Source: Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH)
