Breaking: Michigan receives HPAI confirmation in backyard flock

Breaking news just came through our newsroom; HPAI has been detected in a non-commercial flock in Michigan.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has been investigating the matter after several birds from the backyard flock showed signs of illness and died.

This is the state’s first case this year.

Poultry owners and hobbyists are being urged to enhance biosecurity to protect their flocks.

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