Kansas
413,000 Kansas birds impacted by worst bird flu outbreak nationwide in 2026
by: Matthew Self
Posted: Jan 12, 2026
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas is one of the hardest-hit states in the nation by bird flu at the outset of 2026 as poultry operations are placed in quarantine.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports on its website that Kansas is suffering from the nation’s largest current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza as of Jan. 12. In total, over 413,000 birds from commercial and backyard flocks are being impacted by HPAI in 2026.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture reports that HPAI, also known as bird flu, is spread primarily by wild birds migrating across the country such as snow geese and Canada geese. HPAI symptoms in birds include diarrhea, lack of coordination, nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing, low energy, reduced egg production and sudden death, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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https://www.ksnt.com/news/kansas/413000-kansas-birds-impacted-by-worst-bird-flu-outbreak-nationwide-in-2026/