Agricultural authorities in Iowa have identified two additional outbreaks of deadly bird flu affecting backyard poultry operations. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the latest virus detections were found in mixed-bird flocks located in Van Buren and Keokuk counties.
These discoveries mark the third and fourth instances of highly pathogenic avian influenza identified within Iowa’s borders during 2026. A representative from the department informed Brownfield that roughly 45 birds were affected by these recent outbreaks.
The highly contagious virus poses significant risks to both commercial and backyard poultry operations, prompting officials to emphasize the importance of biosecurity measures for bird owners throughout the region.
