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Low-path H7 avian flu confirmed on Georgia poultry operation

Low pathogenic H7 avian influenza has been confirmed at a commercial poultry breeding operation in Georgia.

The virus was detected during a routine pre-sale screening for the facility and is presumed to be low pathogenic because the flock did not show any signs of illness.  While low-path avian flu is different from high-path, the flock has been depopulated as a precautionary measure.  Officials continue to test and monitor other flocks within the surveillance area.  No other flocks have tested positive or shown any clinical signs of the virus.

Earlier this month the Georgia state veterinarian’s office issued an order prohibiting poultry exhibitions and the assembling of poultry to be sold – that remains in effect.

Avian flu has been identified in recent weeks in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee.  Officials remind consumers the virus does not pose a risk to the food supply.

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