Iowa’s Secretary of Ag says response to highly pathogenic avian influenza significantly improved from the 2015 outbreak and even allowed the opportunity for kids to take part in poultry shows and exhibitions this year.
Mike Naig tells Brownfield the state was able to lift its order canceling live bird exhibitions earlier this summer. “Most of our county fairs were also able to have poultry shows,” Naig said. “Which we know is an entry level type of project for folks.
