The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza of the year. The state says the backyard flock in Ottawa County comes after a three-month break, with the last case reported in November. State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland says even with the cold temperatures, the virus […]
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