Poultry flocks infected with bird flu are culled to prevent the spread of the virus whereas culling wild birds is generally not feasible, contrary to posts online that suggest only domesticated birds are being killed in order to manipulate U.

The state is lifting the suspension on poultry production. It says testing shows no additional detections of the bird flu in affected areas. But the agriculture department says two poultry farms in Elbert County will remain under quarantine until further notice.