Georgia Reports 1st Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock

Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st 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 Georgia —Nation's Top Chicken Production State
The state Department of Agriculture on Friday announced that it has detected a case of "Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza" at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, which is around 100 miles northeast of Atlanta.
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 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.
Bird Flu Strikes Georgia Poultry Producer, Operations Halted
Georgia's poultry industry faces its first case of bird flu at a commercial site since the 2022 outbreak. The Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at a poultry producer in Elbert County,
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Georgia confirmed its first case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock, sparking concerns over public safety and the future of the state’s $30 billion industry.
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