Farmers in northeastern Georgia faced a bird flu outbreak on January 15, affecting 45,000 chickens. The Georgia Department of Agriculture quickly implemented the USDA's Red Book Response Plan, culling infected birds, disinfecting farms, and establishing a quarantine zone. Compensations are available for culled birds, promoting faster reporting. However, the virus has increasingly affected wild mammals and, recently, cows, prompting concerns about a potential human health crisis if the outbreak spreads further. Unlike poultry farmers, dairy producers lack a comprehensive plan for bird flu, leaving them vulnerable in managing the fallout.
Bird flu has moved beyond birds into wild mammals and now cows, raising alarm about a potential public health crisis if not controlled.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture acted quickly to contain the outbreak, following the USDA's Red Book guidelines which have been established for emergency response.
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