Bird flu confirmed in backyard poultry flock in Monroe County – WDIV ClickOnDetroit
WEATHER ALERTSara Powers, Digital Content ProducerPublished: February 13, 2025 at 3:07 PMSara Powers, Digital Content ProducerMONROE COUNTY, Mich. – A backyard poultry flock in Monroe County tested positive for bird flu, health officials announced.The bird flu, also known as HPAI, was confirmed in a small flock, marking the county’s first case of bird flu since it was detected in Michigan in 2022, according to a release from the Monroe County Health Department. Health officials say no human illnesses have been identified and anyone who was potentially exposed to these birds has been contacted.“We want to share this information to alert residents who own or work with birds, including poultry, to the possibility of infection and to take necessary precautions,” said Jamie Dean, Health Officer/Director at the Monroe County Health Department. “Keeping the public informed, safe, and healthy is our top priority.”The health department also reminded residents that a person cannot get bird flu by eating properly cooked poultry products.Birds who become infected with bird flu may not show routine signs of being sick, but could experience the following:The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) urges poultry owners to increase biosecurity precautions, including the following:If your poultry flock appears to be sick, or sudden deaths occur, you should contact MDARD at 800-292-3939 during the day or 517-373-0440 (after-hours).Anyone who sees unusual deaths in wild birds, and other wildlife is asked to report what they see to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at 517-336-5030 or online. Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.Sara Powers joined WDIV as a digital content producer in Oct. 2024 and has been covering Metro Detroit news since 2021.emailClick here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines.Recommended VideosTV ListingsEmail NewslettersRSS FeedsContests and RulesContact UsCareers at WDIVClosed Captioning / Audio DescriptionPublic FileCurrent EEO ReportTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyDo Not Sell My InfoFCC ApplicationsCookie PreferencesIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0556.At WDIV, we are committed to informing and delighting our audience. In our commitment to covering our communities with innovation and excellence, we incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance our news gathering, reporting, and presentation processes. Read our article to see how we are using Artificial Intelligence.Copyright © 2025 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
