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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA APHIS Confirm Additional Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Bremer County, Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (April 21, 2022) — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Bremer County, Iowa. The virus was found in a commercial turkey flock. “While this is our first detection of HPAI in Iowa in the last two weeks, we have continued to take the threat of this virus seriously and encourage producers to remain alert,” said Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. “Our Department, USDA, farmers and industry stakeholders have and will continue to focus on exercising preparedness and response plans to protect Iowa’s livestock and agriculture-based economy.” Flock owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and report sick birds or unusual deaths to state/federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases must also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. It remains safe to eat poultry products. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F kills bacteria and viruses. About HPAI HPAI is highly contagious, viral disease affecting bird populations. HPAI can travel in wild birds without those birds appearing sick, but is often fatal to domestic bird populations, including chickens and turkeys. The virus can spread through droppings or nasal discharge of an infected bird, which can contaminate dust and soil. Signs of HPAI include: • Sudden increase in bird deaths without any clinical signs • Lack of energy and appetite • Decrease in egg production • Soft- or thin-shelled or misshapen eggs • Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, and hocks • Purple/blue discoloration of the wattles, comb, and legs • Gasping for air (difficulty breathing) • Coughing, sneezing, and/or nasal discharge (runny nose) • Stumbling or falling down • Diarrhea For updates on this developing situation, please visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-bureau/avian-influenza. For information on Governor’s disaster proclamations for HPAI, visit https://governor.iowa.gov/newsroom. Commercial and Backyard HPAI Detections in Iowa Date County Flock Type 3/1/22 Pottawattamie Backyard Mixed Species 3/6/22 Buena Vista Commercial Turkey 3/10/22 Taylor Commercial Layer Chickens 3/17/22 Buena Vista Commercial Layer Chickens 3/20/22 Warren Backyard Mixed Species 3/23/22 Buena Vista Commercial Turkey 3/25/22 Franklin Commercial Pullet Chickens 3/28/22 Hamilton Commercial Turkey 3/28/22 Guthrie Commercial Layer Chickens 3/29/22 Buena Vista Commercial Turkey 3/31/22 Osceola Commercial Layer Chickens 3/31/22 Cherokee Commercial Turkey 4/2/22 Sac Commercial Turkey 4/2/22 Humboldt Commercial Breeding Chickens 4/4/22 Hamilton Commercial Turkey 4/5/22 Hardin Commercial Turkey 4/20/22 Bremer Commercial Turkey ### About the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Led by Secretary Mike Naig, the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship serves the rural and urban residents that call Iowa home. Through its 14 diverse bureaus, the Department ensures animal health, food safety and consumer protection. It also promotes conservation efforts to preserve our land and enhance water quality for the next generation. Learn more at iowaagriculture.gov. Media Contact: Chloe Carson Communications Director 515-326-1616 [email protected]

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Bremer County, Iowa. The virus was found in a commercial turkey flock. https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/hpai-confirmed-bremer-county

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News 8 has learned one of the locations is Brubaker Farms in Mount Joy. https://www.wgal.com/article/avian-flu-found-at-two-more-poultry-farms-in-lancaster-county-pennsylvania/39786719

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Idaho Madison01 Backyard Producer 4/20/22 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks

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Colorado La Plata01 Backyard Producer 40 4/19/22 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks

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10 km exclusion zone https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/2022-04/Korea_HPAI_Lancaster01_PA_10km_zone_04182022_0.pdf

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Quebec duck farm Brome Lake Ducks, which has detected cases of avian flu in three of its facilities, will now have to slaughter 150,000 birds and lay off nearly 300 employees. https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/brome-lake-ducks-to-kill-150000-ducks-lay-off-300-employees-over-avian-flu

Quebec duck farm Brome Lake Ducks, which has detected cases of avian flu in three of its facilities, will now have to slaughter 150,000 birds and lay off nearly 300 employees. https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/brome-lake-ducks-to-kill-150000-ducks-lay-off-300-employees-over-avian-flu