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Avian Influenza Detected In Michigan's First Commercial Poultry FlockOfficials say the virus was detected in Muskegon County.

Michigan To Stop Bird Exhibitions Amid Spread Of Highly Pathogenic Avian InfluenzaMDARD Director Gary McDowell and State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland announced they are shutting down the 2022 exhibitions effective Tuesday until the state can go 30 days without a new detection of the virus.

MDARD: Bird Flu Identified In Backyard Flock In Oakland CountyAccording to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the virus was found in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock that contained about 40 birds of various species.

Pet Parrots Die Of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Washtenaw CountyState officials say pet parrots living with a family in Washtenaw County succumbed to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) days after the virus was detected in the county.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected In Washtenaw, Livingston CountiesPoultry owners are urged to protect their birds after highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in Livingston and Washtenaw counties.

Detroit Gas Station Ordered To Follow Michigan Clean Air Regulations After Court BattleA duty-free gas station in Detroit that sued Michigan to avoid following the state's gasoline vapor pressure regulations lost its challenge in court.

MDARD Shares Tips To Keep Pets Safe During The Holiday SeasonChristmas Day is approaching, and state officials are reminding everyone to be mindful of our four-legged friends!

Michigan Farmers To Receive Grants For Assistance With Specialty CropsSeveral farming organizations across the state will receive funding to support the specialty crop industry.

Detroit Grocery Store Fined For Food Law ViolationsMichigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) tells CW50 it did fine King Cole for food law violations.

Michigan Officials Monitoring, Taking Precautions, As Midwest Bird Flu Outbreak SpreadsBird flu is back.

Public Health Alert Issued For Sam's Club Chicken Caesar Salad Purchased In NoviA routine product sampling by MDARD personnel tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes on August 4, 2014.