News

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.
Humans cannot get avian influenza from properly cooked poultry and eggs

Published on March 11, 2022
Safe handling and cooking practices can eliminate the risk of avian influenza.
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 4, 2022
Proper handling and cooking ensures food safety.
Protect your small or backyard flock from diseases such as highly contagious avian influenza

Published on February 25, 2022
Learn biosecurity basics to keep your birds healthy.
Identify the signs of highly contagious avian influenza in your small or backyard flock

Published on February 25, 2022
Learn the symptoms of HPAI and strategies to keep your birds healthy.
Michigan identifies first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza; Poultry and bird owners urged to increase biosecurity efforts

Published on February 24, 2022
Currently, there is no public health or food safety concern for Michigan residents.
Deadly form of influenza found in two Canadian flocks - Poultry beware

Published on January 19, 2022
Detection of this disease s another reminder for everyone who owns poultry to practice strict biosecurity and of major concern for poultry producers along the Atlantic flyway.
MSU researchers part of $4.4 million grant to examine spread of infectious disease by migratory birds

Published on December 17, 2020
Researchers at Michigan State University are partnering with colleagues from the U.S. and four other countries to develop biosurveillance plans to monitor and prevent infectious disease spread by migratory birds.
Biosecurity—as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Published on May 17, 2018
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority. Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers.