Georgia, Bird flu

Bird flu detected in Wayne County flock for first time, location under quarantine
In addition to the isolation measures, birds were killed to prevent the highly-contagious virus from spreading, officials said.
Georgia Halts Poultry Sales in State After Bird Flu Is Detected
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.
Bird flu cases rise in South Carolina, Georgia
Bird flu cases rise in South Carolina, Georgia
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.
Georgia shuts down all poultry operations after bird flu detected in commercial plant
The Georgia Department of Agriculture shut down all poultry activities, including sales and exhibitions, in the state after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry operation. Friday, a case of H5N1,
Bird flu detected in Georgia flock
Georgia officials confirmed the state's first case of bird flu. Dr. Frita Fisher talks about the health implications of the bird flu and what precautions Georgians can take.
First case of bird flu in commercial flock confirmed in Georgia
The positive case was detected in a commercial poultry operation in Elbert County, Georgia, the Department of Agriculture said.
First outbreak of H5N1 bird flu identified in Wayne County backyard flock
For the first time, birds in a Wayne County backyard flock have been sickened by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza ...
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Bird Flu Resurges in Michigan Poultry: Expert Discusses Risks to Humans and Animals
Michigan expert explains risks and research efforts as bird flu resurges, affecting poultry and cattle statewide.
Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
The Wayne County case involves a backyard poultry flock, the press release said. That case was confirmed after an ...
Bird flu outbreak is ‘really challenging’ to stop, Michigan State University dean says
The Free Press interviewed Dr. Kimberly Dodd, the dean of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, about efforts to tame the ...
Bird Flu Outbreak Spreading In Michigan, Kills A Flamingo And Seal At Chicago Zoo
Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned that a bird flu pandemic was ...
Michigan continues to deal with bird flu outbreaks after recent case in Oakland County
Officials say the continued cases stem from a long-lasting flare-up of the virus over the last couple of years.
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Michigan's new cage-free law, bird flu leading to expensive eggs
Metro Detroit shoppers are noticing rising egg prices and bare shelves after a new state law prohibiting the sale of non-cage ...
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Kent County Health Department: Do this to stop the spread of bird flu
Poultry, egg and dairy farms have been dealing with animals infected with the avian flu, better known as bird flu.
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Bird flu outbreaks affects 344,000 Michigan birds
Because the virus is so lethal in birds, and has to be contained quickly, entire flocks have to be euthanized essentially ...
Michigan's cage-free law: Why eggs are more expensive - and harder to find
It's not just Michigan's cage-free law that is making eggs hard to find. Daley told MIRS that he believes the price increases ...
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Child tests positive for bird flu after suffering conjunctivitis as pandemic fears grow
A child in San Francisco has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu after experiencing conjunctivitis and fever, health officials ...