Georgia, Bird flu

Bird Flu Outbreak Costs U.S. Poultry Industry $1.4 Billion
This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but also wild birds, mammals and humans.
Bird flu found in Georgia commercial poultry plant, a first for nation's leading producer
Georgia is the nation's largest poultry producing state. Last week, bird flu was found for the first time in a commercial poultry plant in the state.
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 Found in Georgia Commercial Poultry for First Time
HealthDay News — For the first time, bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia. The case — confirmed in Elbert County by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service — involves the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Your chances of getting bird flu in Georgia are low but here are some ways to stay safe
Unless you work in agriculture, your chances of exposure to bird flu in Georgia are low, but here are a few ways to stay safe.
Are eggs and poultry products in Georgia safe to eat amid the spread of bird flu?
Here’s what consumers needs to know about buying eggs and poultry as the bird flu spreads. Plus, see what Georgia’s Department of Agriculture is doing about the outbreak.
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: Are eggs still safe to eat?
Bird flu is leading to major egg shortages and price hikes at supermarkets. Here's what experts say about whether it's still safe to eat eggs — assuming you can find them!
Buying Eggs During the Bird Flu Outbreak? Here's What You Should Know
The ongoing bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices, which had led to a nationwide shortage. When buying eggs, choose only refrigerated eggs and refrigerate them immediately once they are brought home.
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Bird flu confirmed in 3 Georgia flocks. What is the danger? Here's what to know
Georgia has reported cases of bird flu in three flocks. Here's a closer look at the virus, where it is, and how dangerous it ...
Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts as outbreaks spread, officials warn
Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a ...
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Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the first time amid the nationwide outbreak
(CDC/NIAID via AP, File) ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time since the 2022 countrywide outbreak, bird flu hit a poultry ...
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State, local experts break down bird flu impact in Georgia
The Georgia poultry industry is facing a threat known as bird flu, after the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed a ...
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Bird flu detected on Georgia farm | Agriculture Commissioner assures poultry, eggs are safe
ELBERTON, Ga. — The first confirmed case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia has been reported at a ...
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Georgia reports first flu deaths of the season, but most data show declines in respiratory viruses
Most data indicate that the state's respiratory virus spread, including influenza cases, is slowing from earlier this winter.