Bird Flu Wrecks Havoc In United States: The H5N1 bird flu virus has hit Georgia’s poultry industry, marking the first commercial case in the state.H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads In US: Highly infectious H5N1 virus, also known as the bird flu virus has tightened its grip on the United States. For the first time, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia.In its latest statement, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, confirmed the presence of the H5N1 strain in Elbert County.This is not the first time that the County has reported H5N1 case. As per records, the new case marks the fifth case of H5N1 in Georgia since the outbreak began in 2022. However, it is the first case affecting a commercial poultry operation.What Is H5N1 Virus: Bird Flu Explained.
First identified in 1996 in geese in China, the H5N1 virus is known for its ability to mutate and adapt, which raises concerns about its potential to cause pandemics in humans.H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Infection: Prevention Tips To FollowThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked everyone to remain vigilant with the sudden spike in “This is a serious threat to Georgia’s number one industry and the livelihoods of thousands of Georgians who make their living in our state’s poultry industry,” said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper. “We are working around the clock to mitigate any further spread of the disease and ensure that normal poultry activities in Georgia can resume as quickly as possible.”