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.
More bird flu detected in Northwest Iowa
More bird flu has been detected in northwest Iowa, this time in some commercial pullets in Buena Vista county. Governor Kim Reynolds Friday issued a disaster proclamation for […]
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.
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 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 County. This is an operation that raises young chickens into egg-laying chickens before they are moved to another facility. This bird flu case is the sixth confirmed case of bird flu in Iowa thus far in 2025.
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 infection reported in Dallas County — the fifth case in Iowa this year
A small backyard flock in Dallas County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. It's the fifth bird flu outbreak in Iowa this year.
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.
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.
Des Moines Register25d
USDA worker in Ames, her job cut, says she was aiding scientists in bird flu battle
were scheduled to go to Iowa and Ohio to provide biosecurity in the battle against bird flu. “At the request of our leadership, it was an ‘all hands on deck’, meaning we all had to be ready ...
Family-owned Iowa farm that helps produce Costco rotisserie chickens honored amid bird flu concerns
Jason and Jami Sherer own Cobb Hollow Farms — and are the newest recipients of the Good Farm Neighbor Award. "We're very ...
USA Today25d
Uncertainty about bird flu effort after USDA job cuts that included mistaken firings
Cutting thousands of U.S. Department of Agriculture jobs, as the Trump administration did late last week, leaves questions ...
The Gazette17h
Iowa farmer who worked under Biden decries ‘careless actions’ of USDA upheaval
They were ready to serve the agenda of the next president of the United States and the party in charge. They didn’t have that ...
Land Line2d
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 Press2d
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 TV5d
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 ...