CALHOUN COUNTY, Iowa (KTIV) – A case of bird flu was detected in Northwest Iowa.
According to a press release by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, a case of bird flu was reported on Thursday, Oct. 2, in a commercial turkey flock in Calhoun County.
This comes after a case of bird flu was detected in South Dakota by the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) confirmed a week earlier.
The exact number of birds impacted is not yet posted to the U.S.D.A.’s bird flu tracking site.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture says this is the state’s eighth case of bird flu in 2025.
Of the seven cases this spring, four of them were located in Northwest Iowa. This impacts 698,000 chickens and turkeys.
Gov. Reynolds issues a disaster proclamation
On the same day, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced a disaster proclamation for the county, effective immediately through Saturday, Nov. 1.
The proclamation allows state resources from Iowa’s Homeland Security, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and other agencies to help with tracking and monitoring, rapid detection, containment, disposal, and disinfection.
If residents with backyard birds suspect their flocks have signs of bird flu, they are encouraged to contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases must also be reported to the state department of agriculture and land stewardship.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it remains low for any threats to public health. It also remains safe to enjoy eggs and poultry products.
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