It occurs naturally among wild aquatic birds. It's very contagious among birds. The virus is shared by infected birds' saliva ...

This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but ...

The Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network confirmed ... Bird flu has been spreading, killing millions of wild and domestic birds worldwide over the last two years, among other animals.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture ... its way around the world since 1997 but had been largely confined to wild birds until recent years. The current bird flu strain, H5N1, since emerging ...

Georgia and USDA have rigorous meat inspection ... the threat is limited to wild birds and poultry.” Bird flu is primarily transmitted through contact with wild birds, especially waterfowl ...

Georgia officials have confirmed the ... The CDC recommends people avoid direct contact with wild birds or other animals suspected of infection, and advises poultry workers to wear personal ...

Restrict flock access to wild birds by using covered coops. Limit visitors to poultry areas. Use protective clothing and disinfect equipment regularly. Georgia residents are urged to report ...

“This is a serious threat to Georgia’s #1 industry and ... An increasing number of bird flu cases among commercial and wild flocks have been confirmed nationwide, with 94 confirmed in the ...