ATLANTA — A flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation located in Chattooga County, Ga., has tested positive for H7, presumptive low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI).
This is the first confirmation of avian influenza in domestic poultry in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture notes that avian influenza does not pose a risk to the food supply, and no affected animals entered the food chain. The risk of human infection with avian influenza during poultry outbreaks is very low.
The virus was identified during routine pre-sale screening for the commercial facility and was confirmed as H7 avian influenza. . .
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