Iowa Backyard Flock Confirmed with H5N1 in Boone County
Iowa officials confirmed H5N1 HPAI in a multi-species backyard flock in Boone County, marking the state's seventh detection of 2026. State agriculture and wildlife agencies urge heightened biosecurity and ask the public to report clusters of sick or dead wild birds.
Why it matters: Iowa producers near Boone County should tighten biosecurity now, as this marks the state's seventh H5N1 detection in 2026.
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Reported by: kchanews.com
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