UPDATED NOV. 4 AT 8:30 P.M. EST:
Five commercial poultry farms in LaGrange and Elkhart counties with a cumulative flock size of 72,004 birds have tested positive for the virus known as bird flu since Sunday evening, according to state health officials.
- County: Elkhart
Flock Size: 20,772
Type of Operation: Commercial Meat Duck - County: LaGrange
Flock Size: 4,837
Type of Operation: Commercial Meat Duck - County: LaGrange
Flock Size: 18,306
Type of Operation: Commercial Egg Layer - County: LaGrange
Flock Size: 19,930
Type of Operation: Commercial Egg Layer - County: LaGrange
Flock Size: 8,159
Type of Operation: Commercial Meat Duck
Since October 9, there have now been 15 commercial poultry farms found with highly pathogen avian influenza (HPAI). All 15 cases have been discovered in either LaGrange or Elkhart counties in northern Indiana.
Throughout 2025, there have now been a total of 37 cases of HPAI identified at major commercial poultry facilities throughout Indiana, excluding hobby flocks and small non-commercial farms.
ORIGINAL STORY, POSTED NOV. 4 AT 10:45 A.M. EST:
Three commercial poultry farms in LaGrange County with a cumulative flock size of 46,395 birds have been found to have the bird flu virus, according to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH). Two of the farms are commercial egg layers, while the third is a commercial meat duck facility.
The two egg layer facilities have respective flock sizes of 18,306 and 19,930 birds. The commercial duck facility has a flock size of 8,159 birds.
Since October 9, there have now been 13 commercial poultry farms found with highly pathogen avian influenza (HPAI). All 13 cases have been discovered in either LaGrange or neighboring Elkhart counties in northern Indiana.
State health officials have not shared with Hoosier Ag Today the name of the companies, nor give the specific locations of the facilities that are been affected.
Throughout 2025, there have now been a total of 35 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)
