OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Governor Kim Reynolds
Governor Kim Reynolds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, December 14, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Mason Mauro, (515) 745-2840, [email protected]
Gov. Reynolds Announces Disaster Proclamation for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in O'Brien County
DES MOINES—Gov. Kim Reynolds today authorized a disaster proclamation for O'Brien County, Iowa effective immediately through January 15, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial layer chickens.
This proclamation allows state resources from Iowa Homeland Security, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and other agencies to assist with tracking and monitoring, rapid detection, containment, disposal, and disinfection. The proclamation also waives regulatory provisions related to commercial vehicles responding to affected sites.
The recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern, and it remains safe to eat poultry products. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately.
The proclamation is forthcoming.
This proclamation allows state resources from Iowa Homeland Security, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and other agencies to assist with tracking and monitoring, rapid detection, containment, disposal, and disinfection. The proclamation also waives regulatory provisions related to commercial vehicles responding to affected sites.
The recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern, and it remains safe to eat poultry products. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately.
The proclamation is forthcoming.
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