Iowa Lifts H5N2 Quarantines

All Commercial Operations Hit Last Spring Are Cleared

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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Roughly 31.5 million chickens and turkeys in Iowa were infected with the H5N2 avian flu virus this past spring or were euthanized as part of an infected barn. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo by Jim Patrico)
Roughly 31.5 million chickens and turkeys in Iowa were infected with the H5N2 avian flu virus this past spring or were euthanized as part of an infected barn. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo by Jim Patrico)
Iowa officials announced all commercial barns or facilities affected by the H5N2 virus have completed disinfection and cleaning, and passed environmental tests. The facilities can be restocked with birds. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey said surveillance is...

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Chris Clayton

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