LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture along with the United States Department of Agriculture have detected two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry flocks in Nebraska. These cases represent the second and third cases of HPAI in Nebraska poultry in 2024.

The first case in the past week was detected in a commercial turkey flock in Nemaha County. The second case was detected in a small backyard chicken flock in Dodge County.

State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley said HPAI is a highly contagious virus that is still circulating in wild birds, and in backyard and commercial flocks around the U.S.

“While we have not had a case of HPAI in Nebraska since February, many other states have already experienced or are experiencing the devastating effects of this disease to their flocks,” Dr. Dudley said. “Poultry producers need to continue to monitor for and protect their birds against HPAI. Knowing the signs and symptoms of HPAI and continuing to practice good biosecurity measures helps prevent the spread of this disease in their flocks.”