HP Avian Influenza cases now in two more Iowa counties

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA have confirmed two positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) as of Oct. 23, one in Pocahontas County and the other in Guthrie County. The affected site in Pocahontas County is a commercial turkey flock. The affected site in Guthrie County is a mixed species backyard flock.

This triples the counties in Iowa affected, as Buena Vista was first reported with the virus on Oct. 20.

Commercial and backyard flock owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds. Sick birds or unusual deaths among birds should be immediately reported to state or federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship website. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases must also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305.

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