the following materials were developed and shared by CAES Extension, and reproduced here to present a consistent and unified message.
Georgia Avian Influenza Hotline
To report a case or ask questions, contact the avian influenza hotline at the Georgia Department of Agriculture by calling 770-766-6850 or visiting the avian influenza hotline website.
Federal Resources
- Biosecurity for Birds, also available in Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese
- HPAI Factsheet Wildlife Biosecurity July 2015(pdf)
- United States Department of Agriculture Avian Influenza
Currently, avian influenza (flu) is not a threat to human health or food safety in Georgia.
Avian influenza poses risk to all poultry operations, from backyard flocks to the state’s $22.8 billion commercial industry. The key to preventing the spread of the disease is biosecurity. All bird owners should take measures to prevent the exposure of flocks to avian flu.
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Watch for the following symptoms in your flock:
- Purple discoloration of wattles and combs
- Swelling around the head and neck
- Coughing
- Nasal discharge
- Lethargy
- Sudden death without clinical signs
- Purple discoloration of the legs
- Watery or green diarrhea
