Governor Kim Reynolds declares disaster proclamation for Sioux County
HPAI H5N1 detected in mammals including cats, red foxes, and raccoons
IDALS urges producers to tighten biosecurity practices
Iowa and USDA report HPAI H5N1 outbreak in Sioux County
Over 4.2 million chickens culled due to outbreak
Total of 92.34 million birds killed since outbreak began in 2022
Two human cases reported in the US
In recent developments, Iowa and the USDA have reported outbreaks of High-Path Avian Influence (HPAI) H5N1 at commercial layer farms in Sioux County. The affected farms house a combined total of over 4.2 million chickens, leading to their culling to prevent further spread of the virus. This marks Iowa's first avian flu outbreak in poultry this year and adds to the ongoing concern as similar cases have been reported in other states such as New Mexico, Michigan, Montana, and South Dakota. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has also reported detections of H5N1 in mammals including domestic cats, red foxes, and raccoons. All samples show a reassortant between the Eurasian and North American wild bird lineage virus.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has urged poultry and dairy producers to tighten their biosecurity practices to protect their flocks and herds. The IDALS, USDA, World Health Organization (WHO), World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Quadripartite Joint Secretariat, and the United Nations (UN) have all reported on these developments. Iowa is the top producer of eggs in the US.
Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa has declared a disaster proclamation for Sioux County due to this outbreak. Anyone in Iowa who suspects unusual symptoms in cattle or flocks should report them to the IDALS at (515) 281-5305.
Since the outbreak began in 2022, a total of 92.34 million birds have been killed according to USDA. The virus has also spread to dairy cattle and two human cases have been reported in the US.
Iowa reports its first avian flu outbreak in poultry this year at a commercial layer farm in Sioux County.
Eight of these detections are in domestic cats, while others include red fox and a raccoon. All samples show a reassortant between the Eurasian and North American wild bird lineage virus.
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Since the outbreak began in 2022, a total of 92.34 million birds have been killed according to USDA.
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More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will be killed due to bird flu detection at a large egg farm.
Bird flu detected among 4.2 million egg-laying chickens in Sioux County, Iowa
Iowa reports its first avian flu outbreak in poultry this year at a commercial layer farm in Sioux County.
More than 4 million chickens to be killed due to bird flu detection at a large egg farm.
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Overall, 92.34 million birds have been killed since the outbreak began in 2022.
