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Clemson urges poultry producers to monitor flocks as cases of avian flu are reported in Georgia and North Carolina
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (256+ words) CLEMSON, S.C. " From large-scale operations to backyard chicken keepers, Clemson University is asking poultry producers in South Carolina to take measures to monitor and strengthen biosecurity measures after cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been reported in Georgia and…...
Over 76K birds infected by bird flu since start of 2026
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (178+ words) City leaders in Sumter are looking to put a pause on major residential subdivision applications. Over 76K birds infected by bird flu since start of 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C., USA " The first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in 2026 have been…...
Backyard flock owners urged to guard against avian influenza during migration season
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (331+ words) CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, S.C. " Every spring and fall, waterfowl and other wild birds migrate along the Atlantic Flyway -- from Canada through South Carolina and other warmer points south. With the migration numbers reaching its peak, the danger of domesticated birds contracting avian…...
Endangered whooping crane dies of avian flu at Wisconsin wildlife refuge
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (358+ words) BARABOO, Wis. " Ducky is dead. The International Crane Foundation announced Monday that Ducky, an endangered female whooping crane the foundation planned to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall, died on Thursday after becoming infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian…...
Bird flu outbreak kills 6 million hens, halts major U.S. egg producer
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (354+ words) PHOENIX " The largest egg producer in the southwest will have to shut down a majority of egg production for nearly two years following a recent avian flu infection, company officials announced Friday." While the majority of egg operations are being…...