Avian (Bird) Influenza

The Michigan.gov Emerging Disease Issues Avian Influenza web page is an excellent resource for information on avian influenza, including links to surveillance and Michigan's avian influenza response plan.

To report individual or up to six (6) sick or dead waterfowl, fill out the observation report at:

http://www.michigandnr.com/diseasedwildlifereporting/disease_obsreport.asp

To report an unusually large number of sick or dead waterfowl (six or more), contact the DNR wildlife field office in your area:

• Contact information for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Field Offices
• Map of the Michigan DNR Wildlife Field Offices

Links to resources on avian influenza in animals and humans

• Animal Health Special Report: Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Cats (FAO)
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - is it true that cats can get avian influenza (see fourth question)?
• Avian influenza in a cat in Germany (OIE press resease)
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) avian influenza web page provides background information about avian influenza, including recent outbreaks, the viruses, and the risk to human health.
  • CDC Notice to Travelers about Avian Influenza A (H5N1) (updated November 3, 2005)
  • CDC Interim Guidance about Avian Influenza A (H5N1) for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad (updated October 26, 2005)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) avian influenza web page provides frequently updated situation reports, cumulative numbers of human cases of avian influenza A (H5N1), and additional guidelines, recommendations, and descriptions.
  • Avian Influenza Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (updated November 3, 2005)
• The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) web page provides regular updates on avian influenza in animals in Asia
• The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) Avian Influenza web page provides background information about avian influenza, situation updates, and information resources.
• The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota avian influenza webpage provides the latest news and articles, selected readings, and links.
• Link to a map of outbreaks of avian influenza A (H5N1) in animals and human cases reported from Asia since December 2003 on the EUROPA (portal site of the European Union) Public Health website. 
• Biosecurity for the Birds.  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) Biosecurity for the Birds web page provides information on the signs, spread, and prevention of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry.