Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declares disaster in Cherokee County due to Avian Influenza (H5N1) in turkeys; second case this year.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declares a disaster in Cherokee County due to the detection of Avian Influenza (H5N1) in a commercial turkey flock. This is the second case detected in Iowa this year; the first was in a commercial chicken operation in Sioux County. The proclamation enables state resources for tracking, monitoring, and cleanup, and recommends biosecurity measures for livestock producers.