Backyard flock in Franklin County tests positive for bird flu
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Key Points:
- A case of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Franklin County, North Carolina, marking the ninth positive case in the state since October 1, 2025.
- The virus strain is considered low-risk to humans but is highly contagious among birds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
- Backyard flocks refer to non-commercial birds, and the virus has been detected in wild birds statewide, making occasional positive cases in backyard flocks likely.
- State veterinarian Dr. Mike Martin urges commercial and backyard flock owners to maintain strict biosecurity measures and report any sudden increases in bird mortality to local veterinarians or the NCDA&CS Veterinary Division.
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