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Bird Flu Detected In Northwest Iowa Turkey Flock

(Buena Vista County, IA) -- Bird flu has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in northwest Iowa's Buena [[ BYOU-nah ]] Vista County. It's the 5th case this fall in either commercial or backyard poultry flocks. The other cases were in Dallas and Louisa counties and two cases in Wright County.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture reminds commercial and backyard flock owners to 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 at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity.

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.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present a public health concern. It remains safe to eat poultry products. As a reminder, consumers should always utilize the proper handling and cooking of eggs and poultry products. An internal temperature of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses.


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