MLive Bird flu has been detected in a flock of Allegan County poultry.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) detected the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus during an investigation, per a state press release.
The exact location of the flock was not disclosed.
This is the second case in poultry found in an Allegan County flock since the virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022, per the release, and the second case detected in Allegan County poultry this year. Ottawa County has reported seven cases of bird flu in commercial and backyard flocks so far in 2025.
Regardless of operation size, it’s important to follow safety precautions when handling poultry, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).