Although there is a possible outbreak, authorities assure there is very little risk for humans. State Veterinarian Robert Stout quarantined Perdue Farms Inc., after signs of the disease appeared. This includes the sudden drop in the number of eggs produced.
Tests were conducted and antibodies for the avian flu were found and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa confirmed the H7 virus. 20,000 birds were affected. The disease spreads to healthy birds from diseased birds through feces of infected animals.
Currently there is no evidence that contaminated poultry is part of the human food supply.
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