A collection of education resources to help citizens understand the current Avian Influenza cases in Iowa and what citizens can do to protect their flocks.

Official Press Release from Mills County - June 1, 2015

Official Press Release from Mills County - May 22, 2015

Official Press Release from Mills County - May 21, 2015

Are the trucks that carry waste from affected farms safe?

Special Waste Acceptance Criteria for Landfill Disposal of Mortality in Response to Avian Influenza Outbreaks

A list of resources from the USDA APHIS response team.

HPA General Resources and Information

Emergency Response Procedures - Depopulation and Disposal

Emergency Response Procedures - Cleaning and Disinfection

Emergency Response Procedures - Appraisal and Indemnity

USDA Avian Influenza Response: Mass Depopulation and Carcass Disposal

HPAI Biosecurity Checklist

Contact Information for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and information about confirmed Avian Influenza cases in the State of Iowa.

http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/AvianInfluenza.asp

General information and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/h5/index.htm#_blank

Fast facts about the Avian Influenza provided by the Center for Food Security & Public Health at Iowa State University.

http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/FastFacts/pdfs/avian_influenza_F.pdf

Guidance for backyard flocks from the US Department of Agriculture.

http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov/

Detailed information and resources on Avian Influenza from the US Department of Agriculture.

http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=avian_influenza.html#_blank

Protect your birds from Avian Influenza informational brochure.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/2011/ProtectYourBirdFromAI_Eng.pdf