By Andi Anderson
As bird flu continues to spread in Indiana, Senator Todd Young and 15 other U.S. senators have signed a letter urging the USDA to take a more aggressive approach in combating the disease.
Their request includes an expanded vaccination strategy, enhanced disease control measures, and stricter movement regulations for at-risk animals.
On Thursday, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health confirmed three additional outbreaks.
LaGrange and Jasper Counties reported their first cases, with one at a breeder duck farm housing 3,846 birds and another in a small hobby flock of just 90 birds. In Jay County, a commercial turkey farm with nearly 19,000 birds has also been quarantined.
Indiana has been significantly impacted by bird flu, with nearly seven million commercial birds infected since January. The rapid spread of the disease raises concerns for both poultry producers and the broader agricultural sector.
Lawmakers are pushing for proactive measures to contain the outbreak. They argue that a stronger response, including advanced vaccinations and movement controls, is essential to prevent further economic and agricultural losses.
As the USDA reviews the senators’ request, Indiana’s poultry industry remains on high alert, working to implement safety protocols and prevent further outbreaks.
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