Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Detections in Livestock

Last Modified: April 22, 2024
Dairy Cows

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and State veterinary and public health officials are investigating an illness among dairy cows.

As we learn more about this evolving situation, APHIS will continue to provide confirmatory testing for samples from livestock as well as guidance for producers, veterinarians, and state animal health officials. As the situation changes, we will continue to post updated information at the links below. 

Updated 4/21/24- USDA Publishes H5N1 Influenza A Virus Genetic Sequences on publicly available site 
Updated 4/16/24-Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds: Frequently Asked Questions (215.75 KB)
Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds: Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish) (91.91 KB)
APHIS Recommendations for HPAI H5N1 Virus in Livestock (292.3 KB)

Confirmed Cases of HPAI in Domestic Livestock

*Data updated weekdays by 4 pm ET.

Map showing HPAI in Domestic Livestock - Affected States

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