Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Education Resources
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?
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
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.
Protect your birds from Avian Influenza informational brochure.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/2011/ProtectYourBirdFromAI_Eng.pdf