Bird flu in North Carolina: What to know after the second outbreak of 2025
- A commercial turkey flock in Sampson County, North Carolina, tested positive for high path avian influenza, marking the second case of bird flu in the state this year according to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- North Carolina has had 12 commercial flocks and eight backyard flocks affected by bird flu, as reported by state data.
- The risk for humans to catch the virus is low, and there are no concerns with food safety, according to the State Department of Agriculture.
- State Veterinarian Mike Martin stated that since 2022, HPAI has impacted more than 141 million birds across all 50 states, urging flock owners to remain vigilant with biosecurity measures.
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