Bird flu found in commercial chicken flock in O’Brien County
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(ABC 6 News) — A second bird flu outbreak has been confirmed this year in Iowa.
The new case was discovered at a commercial chicken farm in O’Brien County, about three hours west of Mason City.
Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for O’Brien County through March 5 to help contain the infection.
The first case of 2025 was found last month in a Clinton County backyard flock.