Press Release Michigan MDARD March 12, 2026

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Kent County Commercial Flock

Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence of highly...

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Document type: Press Release. Agency: Michigan MDARD. Published: 2026-03-12.

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