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State Issues Emergency Rule To Combat Avian Influenza

Following the confirmation of two different strains of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds in eight Midwestern and Western states, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has implemented an emergency rule requiring testing of all live birds being transported into Georgia prior to the birds entering the state.

"The normal movement of poultry and poultry products from any state in which avian influenza virus is present and spreading is a major and real threat to Georgia's public welfare," the notice said.

The USDA National Veterinary Services Lab (NVSL) recently confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. The NVSL has also confirmed the presence of HPAI H5N2 in Washington, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States, Canada, or internationally.



 

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