Resurgence of avian influenza in wild birds - DNR News Releases
Dec 16, 2024 · The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its federal partners have been monitoring for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Iowa’s wild birds since early 2022. After nearly a year without detections in sick or dead b
Iowa HHS Reports First Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ...
Dec 20, 2024 · The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is reporting the first human case of avian influenza A(H5) in the state. The individual was exposed to infected poultry while working with a commercial flock in northwest Iowa. The individual reported mild symptoms, has received appropriate treatment and is recovering.
Bird flu has spiked across the U.S. In Iowa, migrating wild birds …
Dec 20, 2024 · The Iowa DNR recently announced a resurgence of H5N1 in wild birds after nearly a year without detections. Most of the known cases in Iowa have been north of Interstate 80, according to state ...
1st human case of bird flu in Iowa detected, Iowa HHS says
Dec 21, 2024 · DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) — Iowa health officials have reported the first human case of bird flu in the state of Iowa while also saying that risk of infection is very low for the public.
Bird flu detected in 6 Iowa counties this month
Dec 17, 2024 · The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced the highly pathogenic avian influenza had been detected in commercial and backyard flocks in Sioux, Worth and Monona counties. The bird flu virus impacted another egg-laying flock in Sioux County, a commercial turkey flock in Worth County and a mixed species backyard flock in ...
Bird Flu Detected in 6 Iowa Counties This Month - Successful …
Dec 18, 2024 · The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced the highly pathogenic avian influenza had been detected in commercial and backyard flocks in Sioux, Worth, and Monona counties. The bird flu virus impacted another egg-laying flock in Sioux County, a commercial turkey flock in Worth County, and a mixed species backyard flock in ...
What is bird flu? Three outbreaks reported in Iowa in three days
Dec 9, 2024 · About 23 million birds have been destroyed in Iowa since 2022 to prevent the spread of the disease, according to the USDA. The last case detected in Iowa cows was in June. What is bird flu? Highly...
More than 4 million chickens to be killed in Iowa after officials ...
May 29, 2024 · Officials confirmed to CBS News that 4.2 million birds were impacted and will be killed. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the USDA confirmed the bird flu detection on...
Bird flu update: 4.2M Iowa chickens infected, flock to be culled
May 29, 2024 · An outbreak of bird flu was detected in Iowa on Tuesday in a commercial flock of 4.2 million chickens, according to the state Department of Agriculture.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Flock of …
May 28, 2024 · HPAI is a viral disease that affects both wild and domestic bird populations as well as lactating dairy cattle. HPAI can travel in wild birds without those birds appearing sick, but is often fatal to domestic bird populations, including chickens and turkeys.