The deadly H5N2 bird flu virus has been found at a farm in Minnesota . Up to 5.3 million hens must be destroyed in the state to contain outbreak . Seven other Midwestern states have also been hit by the deadly virus . northwest Iowa , the top turkey-producing state has been severally effected . Nearly 7.8 million turkeys and chickens have died or been culled since March .
The deadly H5N2 bird flu virus has been found at a farm in northwest Iowa . Up to 5.3 million hens must be destroyed in the state to contain outbreak . Seven other Midwestern states have also been hit by the deadly virus . Minnesota , the top turkey-producing state has been severally effected . Nearly 7.8 million turkeys and chickens have died or been culled since March .