09-03-2025
Bird flu detected in Dallas County mixed species backyard flock
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — A new case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, known as bird flu, has been detected in a Dallas County mixed species backyard flock.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the detection on Saturday.
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This is the fifth detection of H5N1 HPAI within Iowa domestic birds in 2025. Other detections include a Sac County turkey flock, a Buena Vista County turkey flock, and a multi-species backyard flock in Clinton County.
According to the CDC, H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows. Bird flu is typically fatal to domestic birds, and while there have been instances of fatal bird flu cases in cows the IDALS said with supportive care dairy cows can recover.
The CDC says the threat to the general public remains low and it remains safe to enjoy eggs and poultry products.
To learn more about bird flu and its signs and symptoms visit the IDALS' website.
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