Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly called “bird flu,” is a virus found among various species of birds. HPAI viruses can infect domestic poultry, which includes chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, ducks, geese, and guinea fowl.

Avian influenza updates Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases are now confirmed in domestic birds, wild birds, and wild mammals throughout most of North America. HPAI, subtype H5N1 was first detected in Michigan in late February 2022 Since then, Michigan has detected HPAI H5N1 in wild birds and mammals across the state.

Jan 16, 2025 · LANSING, MI — Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock from Wayne County.

3 days ago · Seven cases of H5N1 avian flu have been reported in Michigan since Dec. 16. The first case was discovered at a poultry facility in Ottawa County. Avian flu circulates in wild birds and can infect poultry, causing illnesses classified as highly or low pathogenic. Michigan's first cases in 2022 introduced a highly pathogenic strain.

4 days ago · The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in both wild birds and domestic poultry flocks in Michigan, and the outbreak has ravaged poultry flocks around the U.S. The virus is ...

Jan 17, 2025 · (CBS DETROIT) - Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The "bird flu" virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022;...

May 30, 2024 – A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan. This is the third human case associated with an ongoing multistate outbreak of A(H5N1) in U.S. dairy cows.

Dec 30, 2024 · OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in two Michigan counties, according to the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). State ...

Jan 8, 2025 · Health officials say they have found highly pathogenic avian influenza in birds at two poultry operations in Ottawa County, and both will be "depopulated" to prevent the spread of the virus.

4 days ago · The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds Michiganders to protect themselves and domestic animals amid ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza cases. HPAI, commonly known as bird flu ...