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Has bird flu flown the coop, or is it a problem still to be reckoned with?

Published on October 18, 2024
The risk for HPAI has not passed. Dairy farmers should remain alert about the disease. When a herd is affected, producers should partner with their veterinarian and the state department of agriculture to increase knowledge about the disease.
Small scale and backyard poultry owners should remain vigilant to protect against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Published on September 23, 2024
Chicken, duck and turkey and game bird owners should increase their on-farm biosecurity practices and minimize opportunities for domestic and wild bird interactions to reduce risk of HPAI infections.
More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 17, 2024
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects.
Epidemiological outbreak investigation of influenza A virus in cattle

Published on June 12, 2024
Approaching an outbreak from an epidemiological perspective.
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know

Published on May 30, 2024
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe.
Informational webinar for Michigan fairs and exhibitions to be hosted June 6, 2024

Published on May 30, 2024
Fairs and exhibitions preparing for the 2024 fair season should plan to attend this informational webinar for updates and recommendations.
HPAI dairy herd infection case report

Published on May 24, 2024
What happens in a dairy herd with HPAI? What should I expect if my herd became infected? This case report describes what one farmer has faced since herd infection began.
No need to worry about contracting bird flu from pasteurized dairy products

Published on May 24, 2024
Pasteurization protects dairy consumers from the H5N1 influenza virus.
New MSU research to explore influenza outbreak in cattle

Published on May 14, 2024
Support for the project will be provided through capacity funding from USDA NIFA and the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
Staying safe in the milking parlor: Mitigating risk of HPAI infection

Published on May 10, 2024
Enhancing bio security practices in the milking parlor can mitigate the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infection in farm workers.