Michigan Farms Guard Against Deadly Bird Flu to Keep Egg Prices Stable.

Michigan poultry farms are on high alert for the highly pathogenic avian flu (H5N1) that has killed over 58 million birds in the US since January 2022. The virus is particularly vicious for chickens, attacking multiple internal organs within days, and can spread through saliva, feces, or surfaces. Michigan's egg production adds $655 million to the state economy, and the turkey industry has a $2.9 billion economic impact. Poultry farms are taking measures such as wearing protective suits, cleaning trucks on site, and educating employees to prevent the virus from getting near the birds.