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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) said as cases of Avian Influenza bird flu pop up in Lower Michigan, your food remains safe.
Avian Influenza is running rampant through Michigan and other parts of the country. Bird flu is nothing new, but this year, it has spread to dairy cattle. The impacts affect animal farming, consumer prices and the economy. As such, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has issued an emergency order to try and stop its spread. Department director, Dr. Tim Boring, provided the most up -to-date information in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.
An additional dairy herd in Gratiot County has contracted the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Another dairy herd in Gratiot County has contracted the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
County fairs get state grants in Isabella, Clare and Gratiot.