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    Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSt...flock-83088743

    Federal agency: Bird flu detected in backyard Michigan flock
    Federal authorities say a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Michigan in a non-commercial backyard flock of birds in Kalamazoo County
    ByThe Associated Press
    24 February 2022, 12:47

    KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Michigan in a non-commercial backyard flock of birds in Kalamazoo County, federal authorities said Thursday.

    Samples from the flock were tested at Michigan State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service laboratories in Ames, Iowa...

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      Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Michigan Backyard Flock; MDARD Urges Poultry Owners to Increase Biosecurity

      February 24, 2022

      LANSING, MI – Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed the discovery of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock in Kalamazoo County. This detection shows that the virus is present in the environment and highlights the need for poultry owners to protect their flocks by increasing biosecurity.

      After several birds from the affected flock died and others showed signs of illness, samples were sent to the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSU VDL) for testing. The results from MSU VDL were then confirmed by NVSL.

      “MDARD is always preparing for situations like this when they arise, which is why we were able to take quick action to contain this disease and help protect against its spread,” said MDARD Director Gary McDowell. “At this time, this is an isolated case. There is no threat to public health or food safety. We do not anticipate any disruptions to supply chains across our state. As this situation develops, we will continue to work with our partners at local and federal levels to best mitigate spread and provide outreach."

      To protect other flocks in Michigan, the premises is currently under quarantine, and the birds have been depopulated to prevent further disease spread.

      Fortunately, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these HPAI detections do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. Also, no birds or bird products infected with HPAI will enter the food chain. As a reminder, all poultry and eggs should be handled and cooked properly.

      "Now, with HPAI present in Michigan, it is critical for poultry owners to increase biosecurity measures and to keep wild birds out in order to protect their flocks. Increasing those measures will be important to ensure domestic birds are kept healthy and safe," said State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland. "Simply put, no matter how many birds or which type of birds someone owns—now is the time to protect them. I’m asking all owners to sign-up for our email alerts so we can provide them with critical updates on this developing situation.”

      Avian influenza is a highly contagious virus that can be spread in various ways from flock to flock, including by wild birds, through contact with infected poultry, by equipment, and on the clothing and shoes of caretakers.

      Whether you have a few backyard birds or a large commercial flock, following these biosecurity measures can help protect Michigan’s domestic birds:
      • Preventing contact between domestic and wild birds by bringing them indoors or ensuring their outdoor area is fully enclosed.
      • Washing your hands before and after handling birds as well as when moving between different coops.
      • Disinfecting boots and other gear when moving between coops.
      • Not sharing equipment or other supplies between coops or other farms.
      • Cleaning and disinfecting equipment and other supplies between uses. If it cannot be disinfected, discard it.
      • Using well water or municipal water as drinking water for birds.
      • Keeping poultry feed secure so there is no contact between the feed/feed ingredients and wild birds or rodents.

      Poultry owners and caretakers should watch for unusual deaths, a drop in egg production, a significant decrease in water consumption, or an increase in sick birds. If avian influenza is suspected, contact MDARD immediately at 800-292-3939 (daytime) or 517-373-0440 (after-hours).

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      https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about...backyard-flock



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      USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in Michigan


      Published: Feb 24, 2022



      Contacts:
      APHISpress@usda.gov

      WASHINGTON, February 24, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

      Samples from the flock were tested at the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa.

      APHIS is working closely with state animal health officials in Michigan on a joint incident response. State officials quarantined the affected premises, and birds on the property will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the flock will not enter the food system.

      According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F kills bacteria and viruses.

      As part of existing avian influenza response plans, Federal and State partners are working jointly on additional surveillance and testing in areas around the affected flock. The United States has the strongest AI surveillance program in the world, and USDA is working with its partners to actively look for the disease in commercial poultry operations, live bird markets and in migratory wild bird populations.

      Anyone involved with poultry production from the small backyard to the large commercial producer should review their biosecurity activities to assure the health of their birds. APHIS has materials about biosecurity, including videos, checklists, and a toolkit available at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/our.../dtf-resources

      USDA will report these findings to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) as well as international trading partners. USDA also continues to communicate with trading partners to encourage adherence to OIE standards and minimize trade impacts. OIE trade guidelines call on member countries to not impose bans on the international trade of poultry commodities in response to such notifications in non-poultry.

      APHIS will continue to announce the first case of HPAI in commercial and non-commercial backyard flocks detected in a State but will not announce subsequent detections in the State. All cases in commercial and non-commercial backyard flocks will be listed on the APHIS website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai

      In addition to practicing good biosecurity, all bird owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to State/Federal officials, either through their state veterinarian or through APHIS’ toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593. APHIS urges producers to consider bringing birds indoors when possible to further prevent exposures. The Animal Health Protection Act authorizes APHIS to provide indemnity payments to producers for birds and eggs that must be depopulated during a disease response. APHIS also provides compensation for disposal activities and virus elimination activities. Additional information on biosecurity for non-commercial backyard flocks can be found at http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov.

      Additional background
      Avian influenza (AI) is caused by an influenza type A virus which can infect poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese, and guinea fowl) and is carried by free flying waterfowl such as ducks, geese and shorebirds. AI viruses are classified by a combination of two groups of proteins: hemagglutinin or “H” proteins, of which there are 16 (H1–H16), and neuraminidase or “N” proteins, of which there are 9 (N1–N9). Many different combinations of “H” and “N” proteins are possible. Each combination is considered a different subtype and can be further broken down into different strains which circulate within flyways/geographic regions. AI viruses are further classified by their pathogenicity (low or high)—the ability of a particular virus strain to produce disease in domestic poultry.


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        Source: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com...ominee-county/

        First Upper Michigan case of Avian Flu detected in Menominee County
        By TV6 News Team
        Published: Apr. 12, 2022 at 1:44 PM EDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago

        MENOMINEE COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - The first case of Avian Flu has been detected in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

        The confirmation came following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) which confirmed the presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock from Menominee County.

        This is the third detection in domestic birds in the state...

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          Source: https://www.livingstondaily.com/stor...ck/7335568001/


          Bird flu found in backyard poultry flock in Livingston County
          Ken Palmer
          Livingston Daily
          April 15, 2022

          Bird flu has been found in a backyard poultry flock in Livingston County.

          The state Department of Agriculture & Rural Development said the mixed-species flock of about 20 birds was "depopulated" and the premises quarantined after highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected there.

          Millions of birds at commercial farms across the U.S. have been killed this year because of the virus, which can easily spread on the droppings of ducks, geese and other wild birds.

          Livingston is the fifth Michigan county where the disease has been detected in noncommercial backyard poultry, following Kalamazoo, Macomb, Menominee and Washtenaw counties, MDARD said...

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            Source: https://www.wnem.com/2022/04/27/bird...ed-saginaw-co/

            Bird flu detected in Saginaw Co.
            By Stephen Borowy
            Published: Apr. 27, 2022 at 10:54 AM EDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago

            SAGINAW CO., Mich. (WNEM) - State health officials identified the presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock from Saginaw County.

            The premises are currently under quarantine and the birds will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. The flock contained 35 birds of various species.

            The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) said the most recent finding of HPAI emphasizes the ongoing high risk for the disease in Michigan, and highlights the need for bird owners to protect their flocks....

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                Source: https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/04/b...try-flock.html

                Bird flu confirmed in Wexford County poultry flock
                Updated: Apr. 28, 2022, 2:54 p.m. | Published: Apr. 28, 2022, 2:53 p.m.
                By Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.com

                WEXFORD COUNTY, MI – Bird flu has been confirmed in another Michigan county.

                According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the disease known as highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock from Wexford County.

                The flock contained approximately 60 birds of various species. The birds will be killed to prevent disease spread. The MDARD says the latest positive test emphasizes the ongoing high risk for the disease in Michigan and underscores the need for bird owners to maintain their vigilance in protecting their flocks...

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                    Source: https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo...ard-flock.html

                    Highly-pathogenic bird flu detected in Branch County backyard flock
                    Published: Apr. 30, 2022, 11:14 a.m.
                    By Mitchell Kukulka | MKukulka@mlive.com

                    BRANCH COUNTY, MI -- Bird flu continues to spread throughout Michigan, with another infected flock being detected in Branch County this week.

                    Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock from Branch County, MDARD announced Saturday...

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                      Source: https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2022/05...akland-county/


                      MDARD: Bird Flu Identified In Backyard Flock In Oakland County
                      By DeJanay Booth
                      May 6, 2022 at 1:03 pm

                      OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — State officials say the highly pathogenic avian influenza has now spread to a backyard flock in Oakland County.

                      According to a press release from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the virus was found in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock that contained about 40 birds of various species...

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                          Source: https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/a...n-17159472.php

                          Health department notified of avian flu in Wexford County
                          A non-commercial poultry flock tests positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
                          Staff reports
                          May 9, 2022

                          WEXFORD COUNTY — District Health Department No. 10 recently announce that the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development detected the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Wexford County.

                          According to MDARD, the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory detected the presence in a flock of about 60 birds of various species following an investigation...

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                              Source: https://www.wilx.com/2022/09/13/floc...ive-avian-flu/

                              Flock of 20 birds in Ingham County test positive for avian flu
                              By Dane Kelly
                              Published: Sep. 13, 2022 at 4:23 PM EDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago

                              LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - State officials have confirmed Tuesday avian influenza has been detected in birds in Ingham County.

                              The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) made the announcement Tuesday. The department said a domestic flock of 20 birds, chickens, ducks and geese that were living in a residential backyard tested positive for bird flu.

                              In order to prevent the spread and to protect other birds in Michigan, officials said the birds will be euthanized and the area will be quarantined.

                              As of Sept. 13, 2022, the virus has been detected in Ingham, Branch, Livingston, Oakland, Kalamazoo, Macomb, Menominee, Muskegon, Saginaw, Washtenaw and Wexford counties...

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