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A Michigan dairy worker, like the Texas dairy worker earlier this year, reported just one symptom: an eye infection.

The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected cases of highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) in dairy herds out of Ionia, Clinton, an

Today, due to the detection of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in wild deer from Benzie, Crawford, and Otsego counties during the 2023 deer hunting season, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Dr. Tim Boring has designated two bovine TB testing areas. One area includes specific portions of Benzie and Manistee counties, and the other includes portions of Crawford and Otsego...

Protects animal and public health by ensuring cattle and bison herds have not contracted bovine TB.

Cuddling dairy or beef cattle can be therapeutic, or simply an adventure for city dwellers looking for good old country fun. But this practice of opening the barn door to the public is facing a new risk, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed bird flu in dairy herds in nine states.

For visitors, cuddling dairy or beef cattle can be therapeutic, or simply an adventure for city dwellers looking for good old country fun. But this practice of opening the barn door to the public is facing a new risk, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed bird flu in dairy herds in nine states.

But this practice of opening the barn door to the public is facing a new risk, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed bird flu in dairy herds in nine states

Farmer Luz Klotz straightened the brightly striped hair bow on Reba, a 1,600-pound heifer lounging on the ground under twinkling fairy lights. Teenager Joey Pachl, hoping to impress his girlfriend with an invitation to the high school prom, had paid $75 for an hour-long cow cuddling session at the farm. Pachl successfully wowed animal loving girlfriend Emma.

An hour-long session of hugs could pay for a bale of hay, but officials are warning against the practice after an outbreak among dairy herds in nine US states.

US News: In 2022, over 28,600 farms across the US engaged in agritourism, offering activities like goat yoga and sunflower picking, generating $1.26 billion—a