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Bird flu was nearly everywhere in the U.S.—in chickens, cows, pet cats and even humans. Cases have gone down, but experts ...
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For months, bird flu was seemingly everywhere in the U.S.: news headlines reported the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza ...
The H5N1 avian flu is circulating in cows and other mammals. Whether it will make a permanent leap to humans is another ...
Michigan's bird flu problem is not going away with over 300 dead geese and ducks being discovered by the Department of Natural ... Bird flu has also jumped from birds to dairy herds and even people.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been spreading for two years among wild birds and domestic poultry — forcing Michigan poultry farmers and egg producers to cull about 6.8 million birds.
Called highly pathogenic avian influenza, the H5N1 bird flu virus making headlines in Michigan and across the U.S. got its name because it is so well adapted to infecting and killing birds.
If you suspect bird flu in wild birds or other wild animals, report it by calling the state Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Disease Laboratory at 517-336-5030 or by filling out the Eyes ...
More than 344,000 Michigan birds have been euthanized in the last 30 days following bird flu detections in six turkey farms in Ottawa County, and two backyard flocks in Jackson and Oakland counties.
The flu spreads easily through contact with infected poultry, equipment, and on the clothing and shoes of farmers. Nearly 118,000 birds have been infected in Michigan at three commercial farms and ...
The first confirmed case in cattle was reported in Texas earlier this year, and 11 more states have confirmed cases of the bird flu in dairy herds. Michigan has reported the most cases in the country.