Bird flu reported in two backyard poultry flocks in Nebraska, officials say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture reported the state’s first cases of bird flu in 2025 on Thursday.

In a press release, the state said the highly pathogenic avian influenza was discovered in a backyard poultry flock in Kearney County.

Another case of bird flu was reported in a backyard poultry flock in Nance County, according to state officials.

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In December, five bird flu cases were reported in Nemaha, Dodge, Sarpy, Lancaster and Johnson counties.

Resources for poultry producers can be found on the department’s website.

Agriculture officials said producers should report poultry experiencing signs of bird flu to NDA at 402-471-2351 or the United States Department of Agriculture at 866-536-7593.