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1st case of Avian Influenza confirmed in Georgia

Georgia Ag Dept. in containment, elimination mode after first state commercial avian influenza case

Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper said his department activated its emergency operations center on Thursday night.

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First case of Avian Influenza confirmed in Georgia

Georgia has confirmed the first positive case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in a commercial poultry operation, according to Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper.

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Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock

Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The "bird flu" virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022; and has been the focus of attention in recent weeks both in the state and across the country.

Georgia Reports 1st Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock

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Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US

The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.

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Georgia Reports First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock

The national spread of the disease has alarmed public health officials, who remain concerned it could spread to humans on a large scale.

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All poultry activities suspended in Georgia after bird flu confirmed in a commercial operation

Georgia has suspended all poultry activities after bird flu was confirmed in a commercial poultry operation, officials said Friday.

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Avian influenza outbreak in Georgia halts sale of poultry, forces quarantine

The first case of avian flu in a commercial poultry operation has been found, according to the Georgia Department of ...

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Increased biosecurity urged to protect birds from avian influenza

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from ...

Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza a threat to pets?

The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide ...

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What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease

A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could this mean in our fight against the disease?