Old MacDonald’s Farm at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids will be closed Thursday and Friday after a goat at the farm was diagnosed with orf, a viral infection known as “sore mouth.” ...

No other animals at the farm have shown signs of illness. People who have concerns after recently visiting Old MacDonald’s Farm are encouraged to reach out to their doctors.

FILE: A drone gains elevation before collecting imagery at the Belltown Hills Orchard in South Glastonbury, Connecticut July 22nd 2021 to be used in a study of plant health.