Two cases of HPAI in Sac and Calhoun counties - Iowa

21.05.2015

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Sac and Calhoun counties. With the new announcements, Iowa now has 62 cases of the disease in the state. 

Sac 6 – Turkey farm 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.

Calhoun 1 – Turkey farm 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.