avian influenza

Three free-ranging Canada goslings in Macomb County have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N2. The announcement was made in a press release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Michigan Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Avian influenza is a virus that can infect both free-ranging and domestic poultry such as chickens, turkeys, quail

Due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza impacting several states but not yet found in Michigan, poultry and waterfowl exhibitions have been canceled throughout the state by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in 2015 to prevent the comingling of birds from different locations. This includes but is not limited to shows, exhibitions, swap meets, petting zoos at fairs, g