Bird flu strain threatens Kansas chicken producers, officials warn
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has identified this recent outbreak of bird flu as a major threat to the livelihoods of chicken and dairy producers within the state.
Bird flu detected in 1.4 million Mercer County chickens
Bird flu has been detected in another commercial flock in western Ohio. The USDA confirmed that 1.4 million egg-laying chickens in Mercer County are affected by the virus. This comes weeks after avian influenza was detected in a large flock in nearby Darke County.
Another bird flu case in GA may impact access to poultry. Are chicken dinners in danger?
Poultry production is Georgia’s number one industry, but the recent instances of bird flu could cause major disruptions for farmers and consumers.
Bird flu outbreak in Georgia threatens US chicken exports, trade group says
An outbreak of bird flu in poultry in the U.S. state of Georgia, the nation's biggest chicken producer, is set to trigger trade restrictions from major meat importers, an industry group said on Tuesday,
U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter because of bird flu, data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows, marking the worst toll inflicted on America's egg supply since the outbreak began.
Georgia’s fourth case of bird flu detected in backyard chicken flock in metro Atlanta
The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced it had detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, sometimes called bird flu, in a small, backyard flock of chickens and ducks in Clayton County.
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.
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.
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 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.
Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
The virus impacts milk production and poses significant risks to other bird species, particularly domestic poultry as well as ...
With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
The US Food and Drug Administration said it is tracking multiple cases of H5N1 bird flu in domestic and wild cats, including ...
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Over 20 Million US Chickens Killed By Bird Flu, Contributing To Egg Price Rises
The chicken crisis has also been unprecedented. CBS reports that more than 20 million egg-laying chickens died from the ...
Bird flu: An infection most ‘fowl’
Avian influenza, commonly termed “bird flu”, is caused by the avian influenza virus A. This virus is usually found in wild ...
Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials
The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious ...
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Health advisory issued for bird flu as ducks in Arboretum-area pond test positive
Bird flu is actively circulating in wild ... Austin Public Health for information on testing and treatment. If you see a sick or dead poultry, contact the Texas Animal Health Commission at ...
Georgia halts poultry sales; HHS allocates $590M for flu vaccines
Georgia officials halted all in-state poultry sales, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $590 ...