GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The state has discovered avian influenza at a industrial poultry farm in Ionia County.
That is the fourth confirmed case of extremely pathogenic avian affect (HPAI) at a industrial poultry operation in Michigan since 2022, and the primary in Ionia County, in response to a Michigan Division of Agriculture and Rural Improvement information launch.
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To guard different flocks, the state stated the premises are beneath quarantine and “the birds shall be depopulated.” The state didn’t launch the title of the farm.
MDARD famous the general public well being danger stays low and no birds or hen merchandise contaminated with hen flu will enter the industrial meals chain.
“Michigan’s egg farmers are among the many most proactive within the nation, with their diligence resulting in speedy detection of HPAI on this flock,” Dr. Nancy Barr, government director of Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, stated in a information launch. “Strict biosecurity measures are in place to guard flocks from the elevated risk of HPAI.”
Hen flu may cause flu-like signs in poultry like lack of power, urge for food and coordination. It might additionally trigger swelling, coughing and diminished egg manufacturing. It is vitally contagious amongst birds and may be unfold by contact with contaminated poultry, tools and on the clothes and sneakers of caretakers.
In the event you discover an inflow of lifeless birds or poultry in your space, it may very well be an indication of an avian influenza outbreak. You must contact MDARD instantly at 800.292.3939 or after-hours at 517.373.0440.
Extra info may be discovered at Michigan.gov/BirdFlu.