
Iowa Governor Declares Disaster in Sioux County Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a Disaster Proclamation for Sioux County, Iowa, following the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a commercial flock of layer chickens. This marks the fourth poultry case this year and the first since June. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship urges poultry and livestock producers to enhance biosecurity measures and report any suspected cases to authorities. Symptoms of H5N1 HPAI in birds include sudden death, lethargy, decreased egg production, and respiratory issues.






