Tennessee Department of Agriculture reports Poultry Flock Tests Positive for Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza
March 9, 2017
Nashville, TN – The state veterinarian confirms that a flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation has tested positive for low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI).
This chicken breeding operation is located in Giles County, Tenn. The company that operates it is a different company from the one associated with the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Lincoln County. At this time, officials do not believe one premises sickened the other.
Chicken Farm in Giles County Tennessee tests positive for Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
