January 28, 2023

Avian flu detected in Johnson County

JOHNSON COUNTY, Indiana — Cases of avian flu are now showing up in central Indiana. A backyard flock in Johnson County tested positive this week. The birds infected include 41 chickens, ducks, and peafowl. NOTE: The above video is from a previous report on avian flu affecting duck farms in Indiana. The site is in quarantine while teams test nearby flocks to make sure it hasn’t spread further to nearby areas. Currently, the affected area in Johnson County does not include any large commercial operations.