Georgia Reports 1st Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock

Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the first time amid the nationwide outbreak
Bird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022.
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
Bird Flu News: Georgia Halts In-State Poultry Transactions, France Resumes Exports
As bird flu swept through Europe in 2023, the U.S. enacted import bans. In October 2023, France became the first major poultry exporter to vaccinate farm-raised ducks nationwide. While there was some debate that vaccinated birds might mask infection signs, the U.S. and Canada were convinced enough to lift restrictions last week.
Bird Flu Found In Georgia Poultry Flock: 'Serious Threat'
The Department of Agriculture has suspended poultry production at a facility in Georgia after the bird flu virus was detected.
Georgia Halts Poultry Sales in State After Bird Flu Found
Georgia officials suspended the sale of poultry in the state after confirming a positive case of bird flu in a commercial operation, threatening one of the state’s prime industries.
Officials now say avian flu will impact non-commercial poultry operations
The Georgia Department of Agriculture's (GDA) Commissioner has suspended all poultry farm activities across the state of Georgia, following the first confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in chickens at an Elbert County farm.
Bird Flu Strikes Georgia's Poultry Industry with Alarming Impact
Georgia, the leading state in chicken production, reported its first commercial poultry bird flu case, prompting immediate action to curb the virus. The agriculture department has quarantined surrounding areas and halted poultry events,
Bird flu identified at Georgia poultry plant
The Georgia Department of Agriculture reported the first positive case of bird flu in the state.The virus was found at a commercial poultry farm in Elbert Count
Bird flu strikes Georgia: 45,000 chickens affected, poultry sales put on hold
Bird flu has wreaked havoc on the egg market. In November and December alone, 17.2 million egg-laying hens died as a result of the virus. That’s nearly half of all birds killed by the virus in 2024, according to the USDA. And it will take months to replace those flocks.
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.
Bird flu hits commercial chicken flock in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced quarantine measures after detecting a case of bird flu at a commercial poultry producer.
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