USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Indiana Dairy Herd

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 genotype B3.13 in a dairy cattle herd in Indiana. This marks the first reported case of HPAI in cattle in Indiana, identified through routine National Milk Testing Strategy. Officials emphasize that the commercial, pasteurized milk supply remains safe, and the risk to the general public is low.