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Bird Flu Devastates Iowa Poultry: 23 Million Birds Lost

3/11/2025

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Bird flu has struck again in Dallas County, Iowa, with the H5N1 virus claiming its fifth case this year. The outbreak has wreaked havoc on the state's poultry industry, resulting in a staggering loss of over 23 million birds since 2022. As a USDA-approved vaccine awaits final approval, worries loom over the future of international trade for vaccinated birds.

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Bird flu has struck again in Dallas County, Iowa, with the H5N1 virus claiming its fifth case this year. The outbreak has wreaked havoc on the state's poultry industry, resulting in a staggering loss of over 23 million birds since 2022. As a USDA-approved vaccine awaits final approval, worries loom over the future of international trade for vaccinated birds.