Bird flu confirmed in second commercial poultry flock in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced all poultry activities in the state are suspended after the bird flu was confirmed in a commercial poultry operation in Elbert County.
Georgia chicken farmers on alert after bird flu found in second commercial flock
Another case of bird flu has been confirmed on a Georgia farm, this time hitting a larger poultry operation near the site of the state’s first commercial case. The second case was caught through “routine,
Bird flu found in a second commercial flock, Ga. agriculture officials say
A second commercial case of avian influenza, or the “bird flu,” has been confirmed in northeast Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Bird flu found in second commercial chicken flock in Georgia, 200 yards from first location
Bird flu has been confirmed in a second commercial poultry flock in Elbert County, the Georgia Department of Agriculture said Wednesday. The second contaminated site, listed as Elbert 02, is 210 yards away from the first location,
Bird flu in Georgia: Poultry operations in quarantine around farm where commercial case was detected
Poultry is a $30 billion industry in Georgia. The state's agriculture department says it is taking no chances.
Second Case of Bird Flu Found in Northeast Georgia
Georgia detects bird flu in a second poultry flock, suspending poultry activities. Retail sales of poultry products remain unaffected, while nearby operations face increased surveillance.
Positive case of bird flu detected in a second commercial poultry flock in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has detected a positive case of bird flu in a second commercial poultry flock in Elbert County.
Bird flu detected at 2nd commercial poultry flock in Georgia
This is also the second case identified in Elbert County, though based on reporting by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the third overall detection in the state.
Bird flu case confirmed in second Georgia poultry flock
The announcement that a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in a second flock comes less than a week after the Georgia Department of Agriculture announced a case in a flock about 200 yards away from the newly confirmed case, according to a state release.
Georgia works to contain spread of bird flu from commercial poultry farm
Georgia’s $7.75 billion commercial poultry industry – one of the largest in the nation – was working Tuesday to keep bird flu from spreading after a case was confirmed in an operation in Elbert County.
Bird Flu Cases On The Rise In The US, H5N1 Hits Georgia Poultry Industry: Things You Can Do To Keep Yourself Safe
Georgia has confirmed its first bird flu outbreak in a commercial poultry flock, marking a significant threat to the state’s top agricultural sector. The H5N1 strain was detected in Elbert County. Authorities have suspended all poultry-related activities statewide to prevent further spread and safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of farmers.
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Spartanburg SC issues a winter weather advisory for Tuesday January 21st for Elbert County until January 22nd. Check back here for updates.
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