A strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as HPAI, or more commonly as the Bird Flu, has seen a proliferation of cases, spreading throughout this past winter and early spring. Within Ohio, this disease has largely been restricted to a handful of counties in the West central area, including Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Portage, Stark, and Van Wert counties. As of May 5th, 2025, there have been a total of 14,961,612 birds impacted in Ohio. Currently, there has not been a confirmed case of bird flu with in Clermont County according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) tracking effort.
For the time being, make sure to monitor your flocks – even if you have just a handful of backyard layers – and try to increase your biosecurity measures. If you notice any unusual symptoms in your birds, reach out to ODA (614-728-6220, or afterhours 888-456-3405) or USDA (614-856-4735) for assistance. They can send a field veterinarian or inspector to take samples of your flock.
For more information on the signs of HPAI, ways to increase biosecurity, or updates to the current tracking system, visit the ODA website:
