A Michigan animal sanctuary owner alleged state authorities were inhumane when they culled her birds. She changed the state's H5N1 depopulation code.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed positive cases of the bird flu in 5 counties, including Eaton and Ionia County. Ingham and Shiawassee Counties could be added to that list.

HPAI, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes sickness and sometimes death in birds and mammals. Since December 2024, wild bird mortality cases have increased across the state, particularly among Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and scavenging birds.

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The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in both wild birds and domestic poultry flocks in Michigan.

The Michigan DNR advises waterfowl hunters on precautions against bird flu due to cases in wild and domestic birds, including cooking meat properly and wearing gloves when handling birds.

The Wayne County case involves a backyard poultry flock, the press release said. That case was confirmed after an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Library.

You, like most Michiganders, are likely incensed over the cost of eggs. $4.59 for a dozen at my local Kroger store — and that’s among the cheapest across the state. The current Kroger-branded dozen is more than 214% more expensive than the U.S. average cost of a dozen eggs in January 2020.

Preliminary testing of dead geese in Williamston suggests they may have died of bird flu, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

While waterfowl hunters are much more likely to encounter wild birds, it’s important for all Michiganders to understand the health risks that bird flu can pose to wildlife, humans and domestic

Egg prices have continued to rise — and shoppers are routinely discovering sparsely filled or empty egg coolers at supermarkets.