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.

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says eight more flocks in the past week have been confirmed to have avian influenza. Since the start of the year, officials say 20 flocks have been impacted. There were just two flocks infected by bird flu last year,

Avian influenza detected on three more Indiana farms; quarantines imposed to prevent spread. Millions of birds affected in state so far in 2025.