The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is working with other agencies to monitor a suspected bird flu outbreak in the state. In recent months, the virus has been detected in several states. The division has submitted dead birds to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory for testing.
Dead birds have been reported in eight Ohio counties: Auglaize, Erie, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, Montgomery, Richland, and Sandusky. These include Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and mallards. Shorebirds, raptors, and waterfowl are vulnerable to the disease, as well as domestic chickens and turkeys.
The virus is spread “from bird to bird through feeding and interactions.” Ohioans can report sick or dead birds by calling 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) or visiting wildohio.gov.
Source: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/01/bird-flu-suspected-in-ohio-dead-birds-found-in-several-counties.html