Bird flu threat in Iowa

Bird flu threat in Iowa

Cases of bird flu have been confirmed in Iowa. According to a Wednesday, Oct. 1 declaration, bird flu is contagious and an economically devastating disease that threatens turkeys, chickens and other poultry in the state. Bird flu could exhaust local resources and capacities unless its spread is stopped. The emergency declaration temporarily suspends hours-of-service rules for commercial vehicle drivers hauling loads related to disaster response.…