December 30, 2024

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 one backyard flock from Jackson County and two commercial poultry facilities in Ottawa County. These latest detections mark the first case of HPAI in Jackson County since the beginning of the outbreak in 2022, and the fourth case in Ottawa County flocks just this month. Adhering to biosecurity measures and using personal protective equipment (PPE) continue to be vital in helping ensure the health of Michigan’s domestic animals and the general public.