News: Media Kits
Asian Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
CAES Experts/Sources
| NAME | AREA OF EXPERTISE | PHONE | |
| Mike Lacy | poultry science | mlacy@uga.edu | 706/542-1351 |
| Mike Doyle | food safety | mdoyle@uga.edu | 770/228-7284 |
News Articles
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Untrue rumors surround bird flu Poultry and poultry products are getting some bad press and are the subject of untrue rumors linked to Asian Bird Flu. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
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Poultry industry keeps close eye on Asian
bird flu A strain of avian influenza making its way across Asia and into Europe has American producers watching carefully. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
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Asian bird flu facts Questions about bird flu abound. Here are the facts on the disease. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
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Safe chicken Recent media coverage of avian influenza, or bird flu, has consumers questioning the safety of poultry. To date, the guidelines for safely handling and cooking chicken haven't changed. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
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Bird flu protection University of Georgia food microbiologist Mike Doyle says "the likelihood is pretty low" that the harmful strain of avian influenza will enter the United States food supply. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
Radio Stories
- Poultry products safe from Asian bird flu
Many people still think they will become victims of Asian bird flu after consuming poultry products in the United States.
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- Plans
revealed for early detection of bird flu
Work continues on plans for early detection of Avian bird flu in the United States.
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- Eggs safe from Asian bird flu
Don't let fear of Asian bird flu scramble your desire for eggs.
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- Eating poultry and Asian bird flu concerns
Many people wonder if handling and eating poultry will cause them to get sick with the dreaded Asian bird flu.
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- Update on Asian bird flu risk
Is Asian bird flu a serious risk to Georgia and the United States?
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Additional Information
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Information compiled by the Georgia Poultry Federation
- United States Department of Agriculture
- World Health Organization