On 26 October, 2026, APHIS reported 6 wild birds collected from 30 September to 19 October in 2026 (Turkey vulture, Canada goose(3), Eastern screech owl, Peregrine falcon) tested positive for EA H5 HPAI strain in (Polk, Dickinson, Buchanan(2), Black Hawk(2)) counties, Iowa.

Submitting Agency: IA DNR(Iowa Department of Natural Resources)