Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been found in two more commercial meat turkey flocks in Ottawa County, Michigan. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported that the presence of HPAI was confirmed in both flocks on November 12.

A flock in Monroe County tested positive for avian flu, prompting Michigan officials to urge tighter biosecurity.

Michigan officials confirmed avian flu in a local flock and advised residents with poultry to monitor for illness.

Along with the one backyard flock in Monroe County, HPAI was found in three commercial flocks in Ottawa County and a backyard flock in St. Clair County. These latest cases bring the total number of HPAI cases in poultry from Monroe County to four in 2025.

Michigan has new HPAI cases in various poultry flocks. MDARD advises strict biosecurity and prompt reporting of symptoms to prevent spread. Public health risk remains low.

State health officials are urging poultry owners to protect their flocks from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

This is the first time HPAI has appeared in commercial poultry in Allegan County, Michigan, during the 2022-25 outbreak.

Migratory bird season peaks in Michigan in May. Dairy and poultry farmers worry that the birds could bring H5N1 avian influenza with them to Michigan and infect their flocks and herds. Scientists are concerned the H5N1 avian influenza virus also could have ...

Avian influenza (bird flu) has been identified in a poultry flock in Sheboygan County. The area has been quarantined, and the birds will not enter the food system. Risk to the general population is low, and farm workers are being monitored for symptoms.

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