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Keep Pets Cool and Safe in Hot Weather
As temperatures rise into the 90s across Michigan, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reminds pet owners to protect their animals from the heat. Here are six…
Read MoreWellness Centers Combat Racial Health Disparities in Michigan
Lt. Governor Gilchrist highlighted 22 Neighborhood Wellness Centers offering free preventive health screenings to address racial health disparities, including a site in Van Buren County located in Niles. Funded by…
Read MoreCDC and FDA Investigate Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz Edibles
The CDC, FDA, and America’s Poison Centers are investigating severe acute illnesses potentially linked to Diamond Shruumz chocolate bars, cones, and gummies, which are marketed as containing a proprietary mushroom…
Read MoreAvian Influenza Detected in Clinton County Dairy Herd
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd from Clinton County, marking the 25th…
Read MoreProtect Yourself: First 2024 Mosquito Virus Detected in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as the first mosquito-borne virus of 2024, Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), has been detected in Saginaw County.…
Read MoreAvian Influenza Detected in Ottawa County Dairy Herd
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Ottawa County. Initial testing…
Read MoreAdditional Influenza A (H5) Case Detected in Michigan Farmworker
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reports a new case of influenza A (H5) in a farmworker exposed to infected cows. This marks the…
Read MoreDairy Manufacturers Recalls Infant Formula for FDA Issues
Prosper, TX – 5/24/24 – Dairy Manufacturers Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lot codes of their infant formulas, including Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12, and Farmalac 0-12 Low Lactose, from…
Read MoreThink Food Safety this Memorial Day, MDARD Reminds Michiganders
Memorial Day marks Michigan’s start to picnic and barbeque season. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) urges everyone to prioritize food safety to prevent foodborne illnesses. Here…
Read MoreFinancial Hardship on the Rise: ALICE Update for Southwest Michigan
Despite wage growth, financial struggles persist in Southwest Michigan and across the state, with over 1.7 million households living paycheck to paycheck. The latest ALICE (ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Update highlights the…
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