Disaster Proclamation for Hamilton County

Disaster proclamation for Hamilton County

DES MOINES— Tuesday, Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Hamilton County, effective immediately through January 1. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a two-barn turkey site.

Avian influenza found in Hamilton County turkey operation

Federal officials have confirmed bird flu in a commercial turkey flock in Hamilton County that has around 18,000 birds. It is the first confirmed case since one was detected in October in Calhoun County. It is the ninth bird flu case this year. The birds are euthanized at the impacted facilities to prevent the disease […]