Iowa Faces Major Bird Flu Outbreak, 4.2M Chickens to Be Culled
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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster proclamation effective through June 27 after bird flu was detected in a large flock in Sioux County, leading to the culling of over 4 million chickens. The state has improved its response efforts, including on-site handling of infected birds. While there have been two human cases of avian flu in the U.S. this year, the risk to the general public remains low. Residents are advised to report unusual symptoms in livestock to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
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