A case of bird flu has been detected in a commercial flock in Buena Vista County.
This is Iowa’s sixth case of the bird flu detected amongst domestic birds this year.
Governor Kim Reynolds has declared a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista County, effective through April 13th.
This proclamation allows state resources from Iowa Homeland Security, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and other agencies to assist with tracking and monitoring, rapid detection, containment, disposal, and disinfection. The proclamation also waives regulatory provisions related to commercial vehicles responding to affected sites.
The recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern, and it remains safe to eat poultry products. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian