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.
Thursday's announcement marks the third human case of the virus in the U.S. this year. Some migrant farmworkers in the state have voiced concerns to labor advocacy groups about the lack of personal protection equipment available at sites.
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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.