As more bird flu cases reach MI, infectious disease expert shares insights
Seven cases of H5N1 avian flu have been reported in Michigan since Dec. 16. The first case was discovered at a poultry facility in Ottawa County. Avian flu circulates in wild birds and can infect poultry,
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 H5N1 bird flu outbreak.
Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
The virus impacts milk production and poses significant risks to other bird species, particularly domestic poultry as well as some mammals. The CDC has also confirmed mild cases in humans, and a fatal one in Louisiana in January 2025.
Here's what you need to know about bird feeders and the avian flu
Lori Lomoro from Blandford Nature Center says there's no need to panic. However, those who have backyard chicken coops or cattle should take caution.
Bird Flu in Michigan: One man being tested after exposure to avian flu
WATERFORD, Mich. (FOX 2) - One man is being tested after being exposed to Bird Flu from infected chickens in Waterford. A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on Thursday, and was detected in a backyard flock.It is the second case of HPAI in Oakland County since the virus was first detected in Michigan back in 2022.
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 ...
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 ...
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Oakland County flock culled after confirmation of bird flu
Following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, more than 100 chickens, geese ...
Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu.
The highly contagious virus has wreaked havoc on flocks of chickens, and Mainers are now seeing the impacts in local stores ...
Egg prices rose nearly 37 percent in 12 months; here's why
Egg prices are up nearly 37 percent, as the highly contagious bird flu devastates U.S. flocks. Here's what to know.
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Avian flu strikes commercial ducks in New York
A commercial duck flock in the state of New York is the latest instance of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to be ...
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H5N1 strikes more US poultry flocks, pet cats
As avian flu outbreaks continue to hit US poultry farm s and backyard flocks, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal ...