The state of Michigan has issued an emergency order to reduce the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza on dairy and poultry operations.

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring says the order requires all commercial dairy and poultry farms to strengthen biosecurity measures including cleaning, disinfecting, and logging all vehicles and individuals moving on and off-site.

“We have a greater number of impacted dairies than any other state besides Texas that have tested positive.” “We’ve had significant hits to our poultry operations here in the state and it makes us a little bit unique.”

Lactating dairy cows and poultry are also prohibited from being exhibited until officials lift the ban.

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