On 27 October, 2026, APHIS reported 17 wild birds collected on 17 October in 2026 (Northern pintail, Northern shoveler(2), Mallard(4), Gadwall(2), Cinnamon teal(2), American wigeon(3), Green-winged teal(3)) tested positive for EA H5 HPAI strain in Churchill county, Nevada.

Submitting Agency: NWDP(USDA Wildlife Services National Wildlife Disease Program)