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Bird Flu Outbreak: Millions of Chickens Culled in South

1/20/2025

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Bird flu has struck commercial poultry in North Carolina and Georgia, sparking alarm among the public. In North Carolina, over 2.7 million birds were culled, while a Georgia farm with 45,000 chickens is also impacted. Officials stress that thoroughly cooked poultry is safe and advocate for strict biosecurity to safeguard the industry.

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Bird flu has struck commercial poultry in North Carolina and Georgia, sparking alarm among the public. In North Carolina, over 2.7 million birds were culled, while a Georgia farm with 45,000 chickens is also impacted. Officials stress that thoroughly cooked poultry is safe and advocate for strict biosecurity to safeguard the industry.