Author Topic: 2026 US HPAI Tracking Thread (Read 531 times)

Data Report · « **on:** January 10, 2026, 11:35:36 am »

This will be the 2026 tracking thread for the spread of HPAI in US animals. All news studies and cases of animals dealing with Bird Flu in the US will be posted in here.

Data Report · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2026, 11:36:28 am »

Martha’s Vineyard: Over 350 chickens euthanized for bird flu.

Source of information.

1. MV Times.

https://www.mvtimes.com/2026/01/07/350-chickens-euthanized-bird-flu/

Data Report · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2026, 12:10:51 am »

Hawaii: Kauai duck confirmed dead from bird flu in Hanalei.

Source of information.

1. Star Advertiser.

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/01/13/breaking-news/kauai-duck-that-died-in-hanalei-confirmed-to-have-bird-flu/

Data Report · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2026, 12:21:35 am »

Florida: Avian flu death count rises to 32 birds at Orlando's Lake Eola, including 26 swans.

Source of information.

1. PHYS.

https://phys.org/news/2026-01-avian-flu-death-birds-orlando.html

Data Report · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2026, 09:42:14 am »

Bird flu found at Georgia commercial poultry farm, state’s first case of 2026.

Source of information.

1. WSBTV.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/states-first-bird-flu-case-2026-found-commercial-poultry-farm/SOXGWEOJR5BXLMJQYL6P5PYBCM/

Masked Man · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2026, 07:10:06 pm »

Avian Flu Outbreak Affects Over 2.3 Million Birds in Lancaster County

Feb 6, 2026

A significant avian influenza outbreak has hit Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with state officials reporting that approximately 2.3 million birds have been affected across multiple flocks.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed that the virus has been detected in two commercial operations and seven backyard flocks throughout the county. The majority of the affected birds were connected to a "commercial table egg layer" operation, where more than 1.5 million hens were depopulated last week after confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

LINK:
https://1340wraw.iheart.com/content/2026-02-06-avian-flu-outbreak-affects-over-23-million-birds-in-lancaster-county/

COMMENT:
I used to live between Hummelstown and and Harrisburg many years ago.. Our hearts go out to the Amish ...Lancaster is known aw Amish country I assume its possible the Amish culture could be affected by this devastated loss.

Masked Man · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2026, 07:15:20 pm »

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.

LINK:
https://www.ksnt.com/news/kansas/413000-kansas-birds-impacted-by-worst-bird-flu-outbreak-nationwide-in-2026/

Masked Man · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2026, 07:26:17 pm »

Avian flu suspected in dozens of crow deaths in Wallkill, New York
DEC collected several birds for testing and is urging the public to avoid contact.
Feb 6, 2026

One man who works in the area described the scene as unsettling.
“It’s very terrifying at night,” Simon Kahn said. “It’s like they’re at war. You come back in the morning and there are just dead birds.”

LINK:
https://westchester.news12.com/avian-flu-suspected-in-dozens-of-crow-deaths-in-wallkill

Masked Man · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2026, 07:27:50 pm »

Chennai on High Alert as H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in Mass Crow Deaths
CHENNAI, India – A serious public health concern has gripped Chennai as authorities confirm the presence of H5N1 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) as the cause behind the mysterious mass deaths of over 1,500 crows across the city.
Feb6 2026

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Masked Man · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2026, 07:33:00 pm »

CIDRAP

#Avian flu behind mass skua die-off in Antarctica, scientists say

While H5N1 has been circulating in Antarctica since 2023, this is the first confirmation showing that it killed birds on that continent.
Feb 6, 2026

LINK:
https://x.com/CIDRAP/status/2019875854537351433?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

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