The H1N1 flu virus has been found in a flock of breeding turkeys in California, according to the International Society for Infectious Diseases.
After the Central Valley flock had experienced a decrease in egg production, the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory tested members for the virus and confirmed its presence on December 28, 2009. The laboratory has sent samples to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, for additional confirmation.
The producer in charge of the facility has voluntarily put the flock under quarantine.
