From 1 October to 7 October 2026, APHIS reported 18 wild birds collected from 22 September to 28 September in 2026 (Wood duck(16), Turkey vulture(2)) tested positive for EA H5 HPAI strain in (Jackson(16), Polk(1), Cerro Gordo(1)) counties, Iowa.

Submitting Agency: NWDP(USDA Wildlife Services National Wildlife Disease Program), IA DNR(Iowa Department of Natural Resources)