It has now been four weeks since any new cases of bird flu have been detected in Iowa. Agriculture Secretary, Bill Northey, gave an update, and says there are some positives to talk about in the recovery.

The facility is a turkey farm in Calhoun County. Northey says a few other facilities will soon be through their 21 day waiting period after disinfection, while others are still preparing for disinfection.

The majority of the 71 facilities hit by the avian flu were egg-laying operations or raised pullets that are grown into egg-laying hens. USDA veterinarian, Jack Shere says the next big step facing Iowa producers is getting the birds to put back in the facilities.

Northey says it is still a long and expensive road ahead, but he expects a majority of producers to keep going.