USA: Iowa faces latest HPAI cases in commercial turkey flock

Published Dec 12, 2024

Tridge summary

Since 2024, Iowa has experienced seven outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Recent developments have seen HPAI detected in commercial layer and turkey flocks in Palo Alto County, with six cases confirmed between December 8 and 11. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is advising producers and dairy farmers on biosecurity to prevent further spread, noting potential impact on dairy herds. IDALS also stated that with proper care, dairy herds can recover from the disease. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has declared a disaster proclamation to expedite regulatory processes and support in managing and monitoring the outbreak.

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The agencies stated that this was the seventh HPAI outbreak for Iowa since the beginning of 2024. Over the last week, state officials also confirmed HPAI detections in two commercial layer flocks and a commercial turkey flock on Dec. 8 for Palo Alto County. IDALS encouraged Iowa poultry producers and dairy farmers to use biosecurity practices and protocols to protect flocks and herds. The state agency pointed out that it could also impact Iowa dairy herds which detected 13 cases during June 2024. “With supportive care, dairy herds recover with limited, or no mortality associated with the disease,” IDALS said. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds confirmed on Dec. 11 ...

Source: Meat+Poultry