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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
How to recognize a sick bird
Published on May 17, 2017
People with backyard birds should be able to recognize when a bird is sick. -
Make plans to practice livestock biosecurity at your fair
Published on February 1, 2017
Tips and best practices for preparing and handling biosecurity at your fair.