Clinton County- Bird Flu

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has identified a case of bird flu within the state’s domestic birds.

According to a Monday press release, the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) was found in a backyard flock located in Clinton County. The case is the first confirmed detection of H5N1 HPAI within domestic birds in Iowa in 2025.

On Monday, health officials confirmed the first human death from bird flu in Louisiana.

Officials said that eggs and other poultry products are still considered safe to eat. Anyone preparing the products is reminded to heat them to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Possible cases of bird flu must be reported to the Iowa Department Agriculture and Land Stewardship at 515-281-5305. Symptoms of the disease include:

• A sudden increase in bird deaths with no clinical signs
• Lack of energy and/or appetite
• Decrease in egg production
• Soft or misshapen eggs
• Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles and hocks
• Purple or blue coloring on the wattles, comb and legs
• Difficulty breathing
• Coughing, sneezing and nasal discharge
• Stumbling or falling over
• Diarrhea

The CDC tracks bird flu outbreaks among poultry flocks, wild birds, livestock and mammals.