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ease of birds only and has no effect on human health, farm workers in the quarantine area are tested regularly, Atkins says, They have shown no sign of the virus even after repeated heavy exposure.
Poultry producers and animal health officials are concerned about the effect of the disease on the industry, not because of any threat, to people, Atkins added. Avian influenza caiT cause up to 80 percent loss in domestic flocks, is easily spread and has no known treatment.
Meanwhile, Rappahannock extension agent Birgitt Thornhill is compiling educational materials on the disease and has asked all local poultry producers to contact the Extension Office (6753619) to leave their names and the number of birds they own, no matter how few.
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