Bird flu outbreak grows in Michigan with three more sites exposed to virus
This virus has been linked to the current influenza A (H5N1) multistate outbreak. According to current studies, this virus is rare and does not continue to transmit from person to person.
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Bird flu cases were confirmed in Jackson and Ottawa County this week, making them the latest sites exposed to the virus
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is a growing issue in both Michigan and around the country as commercial facilities and dairy herds are infected
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The threat to the general public remains low, according to the CDC
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Bird flu cases were confirmed in Jackson and Ottawa County this week, making them the latest sites exposed to the virus
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is a growing issue in both Michigan and around the country as commercial facilities and dairy herds are infected
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The threat to the general public remains low, according to the CDC
(FOX 2):Following the confirmation of highly virulent avian influenza in two counties, Michigan officials have identified three additional cases of bird flu.
The outbreak at a private flock in Jackson County and two commercial poultry farms in Ottawa County are being tracked by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Since the outbreak was initially documented in Michigan in 2022, this is the first instance of HPAI in Jackson.
It’s also the most recent development in a slow-moving health catastrophe that is getting more and more concerning as the federal government and states work to stop its spread.
In an effort to learn more about the altered H5N1 strain, MDARD is examining dairy farms in the Michigan area.
The director of MDARD, Tim Boring, told FOX 2 that Michigan is working with the federal government and other state agencies to plan a response.
This December 4th is the most recent finding on the west side of the state. In order to stop the spread, the impacted areas have been placed under quarantine, and the birds are being put down.
“As HPAI persists in wild birds, it is crucial to take measures to avoid direct or indirect contact between domestic animals and wildlife in order to prevent the spread of disease,” stated Dr. Nora Wineland, MDARD’s state veterinarian.
When migratory flocks come into contact with other flocks, whether they are private or commercial, avian flu frequently spreads.
When wild flocks are migrating throughout the nation during the migration season, bird flu is most likely to spread. Officials usually anticipate a slowdown in transmission during the off-season.
However, as health officials attempt to monitor local outbreaks, the issue is becoming increasingly complicated as HPAI cases are now discovered in both individuals and dairy farms.
The CDC has determined that the respiratory ailment that the hospitalized person had was closely connected to other strains prevalent in poultry.
In Michigan and around the United States, the disease’s expansion is also interfering with the production of milk and eggs. This includes California, which imposed a state of emergency following the exposure of 36 dairy ranches.
Additionally, they have been linked to contamination from bird flu.
The administration still views the outbreak as posing a little threat in spite of the worries.
An Oregon cat died after consuming raw pet food tainted with avian flu, prompting a nationwide recall.
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