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Bird flu found in small western Iowa backyard flock in Pottawattamie Co.

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Bird flu found in small western Iowa backyard flock
by: Dan Hendrickson
Posted: Mar 2, 2022 / 11:55 AM CST
Updated: Mar 2, 2022 / 11:55 AM CST

IOWA — The avian flu has been detected in a backyard poultry flock in Pottawattamie County, agriculture officials confirmed on Wednesday. Its the first case of the virus to be reported in Iowa after numerous cases have been confirmed in Indiana and New York in recent weeks.

In a release from the Iowa Department of Agriculture, Secretary Mike Naig says the case was “not unexpected”. The USDA immediately quarantined and the birds have been destroyed. There are no other commercial poultry producers within ten kilometers of the infected flock of fewer than 50 ducks and chickens. State ag authorities are hopeful this is an isolated case of exposure but they remain on alert – as always – for biosecurity issues on Iowa farms...
 
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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA APHIS Confirm Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Non-Commercial Backyard Flock


DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 2, 2022) — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The virus was found in a non-commercial, backyard poultry flock.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. It remains safe to eat poultry products. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F kills bacteria and viruses.

“We recognize the threat HPAI and other foreign animal diseases pose to Iowa agriculture,” said Secretary Naig. “We have been working with USDA, livestock producers and other stakeholders to develop, test and strengthen our foreign animal disease preparedness and response plans since the 2015 HPAI outbreak. While a case like this is not unexpected, we are working with USDA and other partners to implement our plans and protect the health of poultry flocks in Iowa.”

All bird owners, whether commercial producers or backyard flock owners, should practice good biosecurity, prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and report sick birds or unusual deaths to state/federal officials. Practicing good on-farm biosecurity is the best way to keep livestock healthy. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity.

About HPAI

HPAI is highly contagious, viral disease affecting bird populations. HPAI can travel in wild birds without those birds appearing sick, but is often fatal to domestic bird populations, including chickens and turkeys. The virus can spread through droppings or nasal discharge of an infected bird, which can contaminate dust and soil.

Signs of HPAI include:
  • Sudden increase in bird deaths without any clinical signs
  • Lack of energy and appetite
  • Decrease in egg production
  • Soft- or thin-shelled or misshapen eggs
  • Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, and hocks
  • Purple discoloration of the wattles, comb, and legs
  • Gasping for air (difficulty breathing)
  • Coughing, sneezing, and/or nasal discharge (runny nose)
  • Stumbling or falling down
  • Diarrhea
If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases should also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture at (515) 281-5305.

For updates on this developing situation, please visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-i...vian-influenza.

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