Bird flu detected in Wayne County flock for first time, location under quarantine
In addition to the isolation measures, birds were killed to prevent the highly-contagious virus from spreading, officials said.
First outbreak of H5N1 bird flu identified in Wayne County backyard flock
For the first time, birds in a Wayne County backyard flock have been sickened by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, MDARD reported.
Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
The Wayne County case involves a backyard poultry flock, the press release said. That case was confirmed after an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Library.
Kent County Health Department: Do this to stop the spread of bird flu
Poultry, egg and dairy farms have been dealing with animals infected with the avian flu, better known as bird flu.
Bird flu detected in Connecticut backyard flock
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture shared on Friday that avian flu was detected in a flock of birds in New London County.
CT officials: Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in state
A highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed in backyard flock in the state, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The department said the (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu, was confirmed in a backyard flock located in New London County on Wednesday,
Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock in New London County
The bird flu was detected in a backyard flock of various birds on Wednesday, according to officials with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu,
Highly contagious avian flu found in 3 Canada geese, health unit warns
Three Canada geese that were recently found dead in London and Strathroy tested positive for a highly contagious strain of the virus this winter, officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit announced,
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Bird Flu Resurges in Michigan Poultry: Expert Discusses Risks to Humans and Animals
Michigan expert explains risks and research efforts as bird flu resurges, affecting poultry and cattle statewide.
Bird flu outbreak is ‘really challenging’ to stop, Michigan State University dean says
The Free Press interviewed Dr. Kimberly Dodd, the dean of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, about efforts to tame the ...
Michigan continues to deal with bird flu outbreaks after recent case in Oakland County
Officials say the continued cases stem from a long-lasting flare-up of the virus over the last couple of years.
Bird Flu Outbreak Spreading In Michigan, Kills A Flamingo And Seal At Chicago Zoo
Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned that a bird flu pandemic was ...
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Michigan's new cage-free law, bird flu leading to expensive eggs
Metro Detroit shoppers are noticing rising egg prices and bare shelves after a new state law prohibiting the sale of non-cage ...
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Bird flu outbreaks affects 344,000 Michigan birds
Because the virus is so lethal in birds, and has to be contained quickly, entire flocks have to be euthanized essentially ...
Michigan's cage-free law: Why eggs are more expensive - and harder to find
It's not just Michigan's cage-free law that is making eggs hard to find. Daley told MIRS that he believes the price increases ...
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Child tests positive for bird flu after suffering conjunctivitis as pandemic fears grow
A child in San Francisco has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu after experiencing conjunctivitis and fever, health officials ...