05.05.2015

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry farms in Buena Vista and Sioux counties. These three new cases would join 25 cases of the disease in Iowa that were previously announced. 

Buena Vista 9 – Turkey farm that has experienced increased mortality. An estimate on the number of birds at the site is still pending. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza. 

Buena Vista 10 – Turkey farm that has experienced increased mortality. An estimate on the number of birds at the site is still pending. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza. 

Sioux 4 – Commercial laying operation with an estimated 60,000 birds that has experienced increased mortality. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza.