Prime Highlights:
Bird flu detected in Butler County, Pennsylvania, affecting 610 birds in a non-commercial backyard flock.
Recent Ohio outbreak impacted 90,000 birds at a commercial egg layer farm in Mercer County.
Over 7 million birds in Ohio and 2 million in Pennsylvania have been affected by bird flu.
Key Background:
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of bird flu in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The outbreak involved a non-commercial backyard flock, with 610 birds affected.
This recent discovery adds to the growing number of avian influenza cases in the region. In neighboring Ohio, the last bird flu incident occurred at a commercial table egg layer operation in Mercer County, near the Indiana state line. This outbreak impacted approximately 90,000 birds. To date, Ohio has reported over 7 million birds affected by the virus, while Pennsylvania’s total exceeds 2 million.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 70 human cases of bird flu have been identified nationwide since 2024, with only one confirmed fatality. While bird flu remains primarily an animal health issue, these developments highlight the ongoing concerns about the virus’s potential to spread.
Officials continue to monitor the situation closely, taking steps to mitigate the impact on both poultry populations and public health. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of bird flu in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The outbreak involved a non-commercial backyard flock, with 610 birds affected.
This recent discovery adds to the growing number of avian influenza cases in the region. In neighboring Ohio, the last bird flu incident occurred on February 25, 2025, at a commercial table egg layer operation in Mercer County, near the Indiana state line. This outbreak impacted approximately 90,000 birds. To date, Ohio has reported over 7 million birds affected by the virus, while Pennsylvania’s total exceeds 2 million.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 70 human cases of bird flu have been identified nationwide since 2024, with only one confirmed fatality. While bird flu remains primarily an animal health issue, these developments highlight the ongoing concerns about the virus’s potential to spread. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely, taking steps to mitigate the impact on both poultry populations and public health.
