22.05.2015

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Buena Vista County. With this new announcement, Iowa now has 63 cases of the disease in the state. 
Buena Vista 17 – Commercial laying operation that has experienced increased mortality. An estimate on the number of birds is still pending. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza. Additional confirmatory testing is pending from the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames.