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State identifies second dairy with bird flu, expands testing • Iowa Capital Dispatch
State agriculture officials will test dairy farms for bird flu if they are near a poultry flock that is infected by the disease, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Friday.
The new surveillance measure is meant to help reveal the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Iowa, which has been detected in a massive chicken flock, a turkey flock and two dairy farms in recent weeks in northwest Iowa.
On Friday IDALS confirmed the second dairy farm infection, in Sioux County. The dairy operator noticed symptoms of a potential infection and contacted the department, which helped facilitate testing, said Don McDowell, an IDALS spokesperson.
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The newly announced surveillance testing will include dairies within 20 kilometers of an infected poultry site, McDowell said. That protocol is already in place for other poultry sites.
IDALS is not yet restricting the movement of cattle within the state, but it encourages dairies to boost their biosecurity measures, including by limiting visitors to the sites. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has said it is likely the virus has been transported between herds by people and equipment.
“This is going to take the entire agricultural community working together because we all have a stake in protecting the herds and flocks of Iowa,” Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said.
Naig has asked USDA to compensate farmers for lost revenue from cows and milk. He also wants federal help to track the movement of the virus in Iowa at infected sites and in wildlife.
Cows typically recover from infections within two weeks, but the virus is often fatal for poultry. Entire flocks are destroyed to prevent the virus’ spread.
A bus carrying the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team crashed in a rural part of the state on Wednesday, killing one and injuring 32 others.
The bus overturned into a ditch on a highway near Twin Lakes, which is roughly 110 miles northwest of Des Moines, at 11 a.m. local time, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, according to authorities.
None of the crash victims has been publicly identified, and authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” Iowa Lakes Community College said in a statement, according to KCCI8. “The College is actively supporting those affected and communicating directly with families.”
Iowa Lakes’ season kicked off last week with a four-game series against Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa.
The team was set to play a four-game set against North Arkansas College on Thursday and Friday.
“Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside the Iowa Lakes College community,” North Arkansas told the outlet in a statement. “The loss of a life is a tragedy that reaches far beyond one campus. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who passed away, and we are lifting up in prayer those who were injured and all who are affected.
“During moments like this, we are reminded that the higher education community is a family, and we stand ready to support Iowa Lakes Community College in any way we can.”
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds also shared her condolences to the team, writing in a social media post that she and her husband were “heartbroken” by the news.
“Kevin and I are heartbroken by the horrible news of a deadly crash involving an Iowa Lakes Community College bus transporting student athletes,” she posted to Facebook on Wednesday. “We are praying for all affected by this tragedy and their families.
“Please join us in keeping Iowa Lakes Community College in our hearts.”
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NEWTON, Iowa (KCCI) – Two pets were killed in a Newton house fire Monday evening that left the home a total loss, KCCI reports.
Fire crews responded to the 600 block of West 3rd Street around 5:20 p.m. Heavy smoke and flames were visible when crews arrived, according to the Newton Fire Department.
The fire was “deep-seated within the structure and was difficult to extinguish,” according to officials.
Crews remained on scene until about 8:20 p.m. but were called back at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday after the fire rekindled.
Police say the home is a total loss. No injuries were reported, but two pets died in the fire.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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