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Covington County farm undergoes precautionary testing for bird flu
Wednesday, March 22nd 2017, 12:34 pm CDT
Wednesday, March 22nd 2017, 4:56 pm CDT
By Hannah Lane, Reporter / AnchorC
By WSFA 12 News Staff
Officials with the State of Alabama confirmed Wednesday that a chicken farm in Covington County is being tested for possible bird flu. The state veterinarian's office confirmed the samples are being tested.
Currently, three flocks of chickens at poultry breeding operations in Lauderdale, Pickens, and Cullman counties have tested positive for bird flu, along with two backyard flocks in Madison and Jackson counties.
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Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan said a veterinarian observed the flock and saw some things he didn't like, so he requested tests to be run for bird flu. McMillan noted the vet didn't see symptoms the department is concerned about, so this is to be extra safe.
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http://www.wsfa.com/story/34973486/...-undergoes-precautionary-testing-for-bird-flu
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- Premises under investigation in Covington Co., Ala. confirmed negative for avian influenza.
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