Wednesday 28th May 2025

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is canceling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings because of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the order begins immediately and at minimum lasts 30 days after any new infection in the state.

Speaking to Brownfield at the Midwest Turkey Federation Convention in Minneapolis Wednesday, Iowa Turkey Federation director Gretta Irwin said there have not been any recent cases.

   

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