09.05.2015

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to seven cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry farms. These seven new cases would join 37 cases of the disease in Iowa that were previously announced. State officials have quarantined the premises and once the presence of the disease is confirmed, all birds on the property will be humanely euthanized to prevent the spread of the disease.

Wright 2 – Commercial laying operation with an estimated 2.9 million birds that has experienced increased mortality. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza. 

Wright 3 – Commercial laying operation with an estimated 1.1 million birds that has experienced increased mortality. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza. 

Buena Vista 11 – Turkey farm with an estimated 100,000 birds 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 12 – Turkey farm with an estimated 42,000 birds that has experienced increased mortality. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza. Additional confirmatory testing is pending from the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames.

Cherokee 5 – 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. 

Sac 3 – 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. 

Palo Alto – 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.