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.
Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The "bird flu" virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022; and has been the focus of attention in recent weeks both in the state and across the country.
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.
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, ducks and other birds at a farm in Waterford Township were culled. The birds at Hess-Hathaway Park tested positive last week according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Urban Development (MDARD),
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.
Bird flu detected in New London County backyard flock, how to avoid H1N1 in your poultry
State experts say that human risk for bird flu remains low and that there have so far been no human cases in Connecticut.
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 ...
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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.
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.
More than 100 birds culled at Waterford park for H5N1 bird flu
More than 100 chickens, geese, ducks and other birds at Hess-Hathaway Park in Waterford have been culled after some tested ...
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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Kent County Health Department ‘encourages’ bird flu prevention measures
The Kent County Health Department is encouraging all residents to be cognizant of the threat of bird flu and consider ...
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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 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 ...
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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 ...