1 day ago · Michigan News Bird flu spreading in state of Michigan. ALPENA — Alpena County is the latest to join the ranks of those counties that have detected cases of highly ...

6 days ago · Nearly one-third of counties in Michigan have had confirmed cases of bird flu since 2022. Alpena County is the latest to join the ranks of those counties that have detected cases …

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly called “bird flu,” is a virus found among various species of birds. HPAI viruses can infect domestic poultry, which includes chickens, …

Feb 3, 2025 · A 25th Michigan county has reported the presence of bird flu in a local flock. Officials detected the highly contagious avian influenza (H5N1) in a backyard flock from …

Jan 30, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 29, 2025 · To help prevent the spread of bird flu, hunters and pet owners should follow these guidelines: Cook all meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill viruses. …

Jan 31, 2025 · Some of types of bird flu, like the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus that's been circulating in the U.S. since 2022, are extremely infectious among many types of …

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases are now confirmed in domestic birds, wild birds, and wild mammals throughout most of North America. Since late February 2022, Michigan has …

Avian influenza (AI), or bird flu, is an influenza type A virus that occurs naturally in wild water birds (ducks, geese, swans, and shorebirds), and domestic poultry. However, other birds and …

Jan 11, 2025 · 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 …