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Manure management practices in dairy herds to control disease
Published on April 22, 2024
Implementing biosecurity practices can help prevent the spread of HPAI. -
Humans cannot get avian influenza from commercial milk or properly cooked poultry and eggs
Published on April 19, 2024
Safe handling and cooking practices can help eliminate the risk of avian influenza. -
New resource released to help chicken flock owners protect the health of their birds
Published on April 18, 2024
With recent cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) emerging in Michigan, it is important the back yard flock owners take precautions to reduce the spread of the deadly virus -
Myths and facts about raw milk
Published on April 4, 2024
Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness. -
Small scale and backyard poultry owners should remain vigilant to protect against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Published on April 3, 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. -
Biosecurity recommendations for dairy and beef cattle operations
Published on April 3, 2024
Producers are reminded to review their farm’s biosecurity practices, paying close attention to management procedures when dealing with suspected sick cows. -
Dairy and beef cattle operations should review their biosecurity plans
Published on March 29, 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in Michigan dairy herd, pasteurized milk remains safe to drink. -
What you should know about avian influenza
Published on April 1, 2022
The current strain of avian influenza is a rapidly evolving situation and new detections continue to emerge as waterfowl migrate. -
Avian influenza — are humans at risk?
Published on March 11, 2022
Avian influenza is not a food safety risk when poultry and eggs are handled and cooked properly. -
Eggs and poultry are safe to eat, despite news of avian influenza
Published on March 3, 2022
Proper handling and cooking ensures food safety.