Georgia, Bird flu

Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak
For the first time since the 2022 countrywide outbreak, bird flu hit a poultry producer in Georgia, the nation's top state for chicken production. The state Department of Agriculture announced Friday that the agency has detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County,
All poultry activities suspended in Georgia after bird flu confirmed in a commercial operation
All poultry activities have been suspended in Georgia after bird flu was confirmed in a commercial poultry operation, officials said Friday.
Bird flu outbreak has killed 20 million chickens in the U.S.
A severe bird flu outbreak has killed millions of chickens, causing egg prices to rise. The virus has spread to dairy cows and even pets.
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.
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.
Georgia's first case of commercial bird flu is a ‘serious threat’ to ag industry
This story was updated at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, with more information. The bird flu has reached the state’s prized poultry industry, with the first commercial case of bird flu hitting a producer in northeast Georgia.
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With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
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US and Canada ease ban on French poultry imposed after bird flu vaccination
The United States and Canada have lifted embargoes on certain French poultry imports imposed after Paris decided to vaccinate ...
Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth
Massachusetts officials suspect more than 60 birds found dead in Plymouth died from bird flu, though official results may not ...
Dozens of birds found dead of suspected bird flu outbreak in Plymouth, officials say
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1 bird flu, is the suspected cause of death for over 60 birds found on Billington Sea in Plymouth.
Geese test positive for bird flu at UMass Amherst
Two geese found dead on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus have tested positive for avian influenza, the ...
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Deck the halls with coughs and sneezes: Florida Flu levels soar post-holidays
As fun as the holidays are to be surrounded by friends and family, it also left many feeling under the weather with a ...
A wave of cat deaths from bird flu prompts new rules on pet food production
Cats — both large cats in captivity and pet house cats — across multiple states have been dying from H5N1 bird flu. Now, ...
Where are flu rates surging? See maps
At least 15 states have very high levels of influenza, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.