"Massive Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Iowa and Cherokee County, Millions of Poultry Affected"

A second bird flu outbreak in a week has infected nearly 103,000 turkeys in northwest Iowa's Cherokee County, prompting a disaster declaration from Governor Kim Reynolds. The highly pathogenic avian influenza has led to the destruction of birds to prevent further spread. The virus, believed to be transmitted by migrating wild birds, has also been detected in dairy cows across several states, though infected cows can recover. Despite the outbreaks, officials assure that eggs, dairy, and beef remain safe to eat.