07.05.2015

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry farms in Osceola and Cherokee counties. These two new cases would join 35 cases of the disease in Iowa that were previously announced. 

Osceola 3 – A layer pullet farm with an estimated 100,000 birds that has experienced increased mortality. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza. 

Cherokee 4 – Turkey farm that has experienced increased mortality.