Robin Bradshaw,Hearst Midwest
Aug. 29, 2022
Duck and goose hunting season officially begins on September 1 throughout Michigan and this year, the Department of Natural Resources is warning hunters to use caution due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus or “bird flu” when harvesting and handling wild birds.
“Avian influenza is caused by viruses infecting wild and domestic birds,” said Megan Moriarty, the state wildlife veterinarian with the DNR.” Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses can severely affect the health of domestic birds, wild birds, and, sometimes, humans and other mammals.”
The virus has continued to be detected through wild bird surveillance activities, according to the press release, and is considered widespread in wild bird populations throughout Michigan, including all…
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