South Carolina: 2024-2026 Avian flu in poultry

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Clemson urges poultry producers to monitor flocks as cases of avian flu are reported in Georgia and North Carolina

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is considered a low risk to human health but deadly to poultry

Published: 11:05 AM EST February 3, 2026
Updated: 11:05 AM EST February 3, 2026

CLEMSON, S.C. — From large-scale operations to backyard chicken keepers, Clemson University is asking poultry producers in South Carolina to take measures to monitor and strengthen biosecurity measures after cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been reported in Georgia and North Carolina.

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Poultry owners are encouraged to review recommended biosecurity practices through the Clemson Livestock–Poultry Health Avian Influenza website and the USDA’s Defend the Flockprogram.

Sick or dead poultry should be reported to Clemson Livestock–Poultry Health by calling 803-788-2260 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or by using the online reporting form. Sick or dead wild waterfowl should be reported to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources at 803-734-3886.

https://www.wltx.com/article/life/animals/clemson-urges-poultry-producers-to-monitor-flocks-as-cases-of-avian-flu-are-reported-in-georgia-and-north-carolina/101-c90c47b9-485b-41f4-bf4b-b7b7a6349006

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Source: https://www.wyff4.com/article/bird-f...olina/63458324

Nearly 500 birds euthanized in Spartanburg County due to bird flu
WYFF 4 logo Updated: 4:51 PM EST Jan 17, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. —

A case of bird flu was reported in a flock of birds in Spartanburg County, South Carolina just before the new year, according to the Centers For Disease Control.

The infection occurred at a commercial upland gamebird producer, which raises birds like quail, pheasants, and ducks for hunting...

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South Carolina’s first avian flu case involves gamebirds

South Carolina has had its first commercial flock infection during 2022-2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak, after the presence of HPAI was confirmed in an upland gamebird flock in Spartanburg County.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported that the presence of the virus was confirmed in the flock on December 31, 2024. However, APHIS has not yet disclosed further details such as how many birds were involved.

continued: https://www.wattagnet.com/poultry-me...lves-gamebirds

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Spartanburg County, South Carolina
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Confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Flocks
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HPAI 2022/2023 Confirmed Detections
as of June 6, 2024
Last reported detection Monday, June 3, 2024
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Confirmed State CountyName Production ControlArea Released BirdsAffected
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31-May-24 South Carolina Richland WOAH Non-Poultry NA 30
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock...ackyard-flocks

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Source: https://wpde.com/news/local/horry-co...k-january-2024

Horry County's first bird flu case confirmed in backyard flock
by Elizabeth ThomasThu, January 25th 202

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A case of bird flu has been reported in Horry County.

Animal health officials with Clemson University say a backyard poultry flock in Horry County tested positive for the Eurasian strain of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), "presumably from wild birds and waterways frequented by wild birds."

The university is urging residents with backyard flocks and pet waterfowl to keep their animals away from wild waterfowl and the waters they inhabit.

A second case was also reported in Orangeburg County.

In both cases, Clemson University says the flocks suffered major die-offs, and the remaining infected animals were "depopulated" in an effort to keep the virus from spreading to other flocks or jeopardizing the state's $1.5 billion poultry industry.

The die-offs were self-reported by the flock owners; the birds were tested by the Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center, and then confirmed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories.

Earlier this week, the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources said it was investigating a case of bird flu in Georgetown County, but so far, no commercial poultry farm has reported any cases....