Iowa, bird flu

Around 400,000 birds destroyed in northwestern Iowa in state's sixth bird flu infection
The fourth detection was in Sac County in northwestern Iowa on Feb. 19, where 29,665 turkeys were destroyed and the second in O'Brien County, also in northwestern Iowa, where 40 commercial layer birds were destroyed. The first detection of the disease was in eastern Iowa in Clinton County in early January.
Bird flu infects flock of 400,000 young western Iowa hens
The bird flu in a flock in western Iowa is the second detection of the deadly virus in Iowa poultry in a week and affected the largest flock so far this year. Entire flocks are culled to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Bird flu detected in commercial flock in Buena Vista Co.
BUENA VISTA COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A case of bird flu has been detected in a commercial flock in Buena Vista County. This is Iowa’s sixth case of the bird flu detected amongst domestic birds this year. Governor Kim Reynolds has declared a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista County, effective through April 13th.
How much bird flu is there among Iowa cows? Here's what we know
A year ago, the H5N1 strain of bird flu was first found in U.S. cows. Since then, there have been cases in herds in 17 states, including 13 in Iowa.
Bird flu found in central Iowa flock as migration accelerates
A backyard flock in Dallas County was the first known infection in more than two weeks in Iowa poultry. March and April are busy months for migrating birds that might carry the virus.
Bird flu detected in Buena Vista County flock
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a viral disease that affects both wild and domestic bird populations, as well as dairy cattle.

OBX, Bird flu

KTIV1d
Bird flu detected at commercial pullet farm in Buena Vista County
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says this case is out of a commercial pullet farm in Buena Vista ...
Iowa Public Radio17d
USDA lays out plan to address egg prices and bird flu, which impacted millions of Iowa chickens last year
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig applauded the USDA’s updated response to bird flu, emphasizing that poultry producers in the state have been hit hard by the H5N1 virus. Over 11 million ...
Why the U.S. Doesn’t Vaccinate Poultry Against Bird Flu
Without a new policy including vaccines, the government will continue to slaughter every flock with a bird flu infection to ...
Land Line1d
Agricultural emergency extended in Iowa
Officials in Iowa extended a harvest emergency that dates back to September 2024 on the heels of FMCSA extending its bird flu ...
Mississippi chicken flock tests positive for bird flu. What are the symptoms? What we know
Another chicken flock tests positive for bird flu in Mississippi. What are the risks? How do I know if I have it? What you need to know about avian flu ...
Kiowa County Press1d
Barriers to tracking bird flu mount amid federal changes
I think there are some states that are responsive, but it’s really been somewhat piecemeal…It leaves room for us to not ...
KAAL TV4d
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig comments on recent bird flu response
In an interview with ABC 6 News, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discussed the Department of Agriculture and Land ...
Iowa State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at the front lines of battle against Avian Influenza
The newer multi-million dollar Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University is at the front lines of the battle ...