https://www.wcmu.org/tags/avian-flu Avian Flu en-US Copyright Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:55:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-20/listen-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-ongoing-bird-flu-outbreak-in-michigan WCMU's David Nicholas spoke with Dr. Kimberly Dodd, Dean of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:55:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-20/listen-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-ongoing-bird-flu-outbreak-in-michigan David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-08/usda-to-require-milk-testing-for-bird-flu-in-michigan The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Friday they will require the testing of unpasteurized milk samples in Michigan and five other states for bird flu. It's the latest move in a nationwide effort to contain an outbreak of H5N1 that has hit the dairy industry. Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:37:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-08/usda-to-require-milk-testing-for-bird-flu-in-michigan Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-11/cdc-expanding-bird-flu-testing-recommendations-for-farm-workers The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending farm workers get tested for bird flu if they have contacted infected animals, even if they have no symptoms. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:41:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-11/cdc-expanding-bird-flu-testing-recommendations-for-farm-workers Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-10/cattle-farmers-dealing-with-bird-flu-can-receive-assistance-funds 26 cattle herds have been found infected in Michigan, and farmers dealing with the virus are also seeing lower milk production. The USDA will be providing additional cushion for these farmers. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:12:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-10/cattle-farmers-dealing-with-bird-flu-can-receive-assistance-funds Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/missaukee-agricultural-youth-show-adapts-to-bird-flu-outbreak The Missaukee Agricultural Youth Show has been teaching local youth about the many pieces that make up an agricultural community. An outbreak of bird flu in poultry and dairy cattle has caused one event cancellation and is expected to cause more changes to this year’s fair. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:11:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/missaukee-agricultural-youth-show-adapts-to-bird-flu-outbreak Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-10/none-of-us-saw-this-coming-michigan-confronts-bird-flu-in-cows Michigan is requiring more biosecurity measures on farms because of an outbreak of bird flu in dairy herds. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:59:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-10/none-of-us-saw-this-coming-michigan-confronts-bird-flu-in-cows Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/bird-flu-forces-changes-to-osceola-countys-4-h-exhibition 4-H organizations across the state are unable to show poultry and dairy cattle at fair this year, due to a bird flu outbreak originating in Texas. Osceola County in northern Michigan has made adjustments so that youth can still show what they learned from their livestock projects this year. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:31:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/bird-flu-forces-changes-to-osceola-countys-4-h-exhibition Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-31/michigan-confirms-bird-flu-in-second-dairy-worker Thursday's announcement marks the third human case of the virus in the U.S. this year. Some migrant farmworkers in the state have voiced concerns to labor advocacy groups about the lack of personal protection equipment available at sites. Fri, 31 May 2024 13:42:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-31/michigan-confirms-bird-flu-in-second-dairy-worker Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-21/avian-flu-outbreak-forces-major-layoffs-at-michigans-largest-poultry-farm Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch in Ionia County let go of 400 employees and contractors as millions of birds in the state are affected with the highly pathogenic virus. Tue, 21 May 2024 18:53:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-21/avian-flu-outbreak-forces-major-layoffs-at-michigans-largest-poultry-farm Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/state-order-to-slow-down-spread-of-bird-flu-takes-effect Michigan's commercial poultry and dairy operations are being asked to beef up their biosecurity measures on their farms following a recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Wed, 08 May 2024 20:42:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/state-order-to-slow-down-spread-of-bird-flu-takes-effect Rick Brewer