01/06/2025
🚨 NEWS: Avian Influenza Suspected in Some Ohio Waterfowl
👨🔬 Our agency has collected and submitted samples from multiple dead wild birds to test for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Ohio.
📍 While awaiting test results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, we are considering reports of dead birds in Auglaize, Erie, Huron, Logan, Lucas, Mercer, Montgomery, Richland, Sandusky, Stark and Warren counties as presumed positive for HPAI.
🦆 Over the last few weeks, Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and one mallard have been reported dead and are being tested.
HPAI has been detected in several states in recent months. Our staff are working closely with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other state and federal agencies to monitor HPAI. The virus poses a low risk to the general public, and individuals are recommended to avoid handling sick or dead birds.
⭐ Please report sick or dead wild birds suspected of HPAI.
🔗 https://ow.ly/8Yzz50UyS3S or 1-800-WILDLIFE
⏺️ The following bird species should be reported:
🔹 Any raptor, such as a bald eagle.
🔹 Waterfowl, such as geese or ducks.
🔹 Any other large congregation (6+) of sick or dead birds.
