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 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.
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 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.
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 ...
What's driving Michigan's egg shortages, cost hikes
Egg prices have continued to rise — and shoppers are routinely discovering sparsely filled or empty egg coolers at supermarkets.
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No need to provide an avian flu vaccine for humans yet, expert says
An infectious disease expert says the relatively mild cases of avian influenza detected so far among dairy workers don’t ...
What does H5N1 in cattle, humans portend?
Global outbreak of Avian Influenza H5N1 in birds, spreading to cattle and humans, raising concerns for potential evolution ...
Shelling out: Egg prices rise nearly 37 percent
The Consumer Price Index shows egg prices are up 36.8% from this time last year. The average price of a dozen Grade A large ...
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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 ...
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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 ...