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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) continues to track cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, in both commercial poultry operations and backyard flocks across the country. Since the first confirmed detection in a commercial flock in February 2022, APHIS and state animal health officials have worked to identify and respond to outbreaks as part of the nation’s surveillance and response efforts.

The official APHIS dashboard on confirmed HPAI detections provides regular updates on cases in laying hens, turkeys, broilers and non-commercial birds. The number of cases can rise and fall over time, often linked to seasonal wild bird migrations that spread the virus. Monitoring and reporting help authorities and bird owners respond quickly to new cases and take steps to limit further spread.

Bird owners are encouraged to maintain strong biosecurity, such as keeping flocks separate from wild birds and minimizing movement of equipment or people between locations. APHIS notes that HPAI poses a serious disease risk to birds but that the risk to human health remains low.