{"id":1210,"date":"2024-06-13T18:27:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T22:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/?p=1210"},"modified":"2024-06-13T18:35:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T22:35:02","slug":"h5n1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/shink\/2024\/06\/13\/h5n1\/","title":{"rendered":"State Legislature Holds Joint Committee on H5N1 in Michigan\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Sen. Shink Invites MDARD to Testify H5N1 at Joint Committee Hearing<\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\">LANSING, Mich. (June 13, 2024) \u2014 Yesterday, Sen. <b>Sue Shink<\/b> (D-Northfield Twp.) chaired a joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and the House Committee on Agriculture.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The committee welcomed Dr. Tim Boring, Director, Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and Dr. Nora Wineland, DVM, MS, DACVPM, State Veterinarian, to discuss the current status of H5N1 in Michigan. They also provided updates on the agency\u2019s plans and procedures for managing the virus and its spread through the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile not an immediate threat to Michiganders statewide, H5N1 has the potential to pose a serious risk to our livestock population,\u201d said Sen. <b>Shink<\/b>. \u201cIt\u2019s reassuring to know that MDARD is taking this seriously and implementing necessary measures to mitigate further transmission and infection. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the House and across the aisle to ensure we are doing what is needed to protect the health and safety of our residents, our dairy and poultry workers, and Michigan livestock.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>MDARD has been monitoring the progression and spread of H5N1 by prioritizing testing and is updating its response procedures as the situation develops and more information becomes available. While the virus is usually fatal to poultry populations, little to no mortality has been reported among dairy cattle with most animals recovering.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, MDARD noted the potential economic impact due to a decrease in production in milk or eggs from infected animals caused by the virus. They also emphasized that dairy products that are pasteurized properly, and poultry consumption is safe when properly prepared.<\/p>\n<p>During the hearing, Dr. Boring addressed the concerns raised by some fairgrounds about hosting livestock at fairs this summer. MDARD is currently evaluating the situation and will implement appropriate measures to address these concerns, providing updates throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bulk of our response here in Michigan has been understanding that biosecurity is a significant vulnerability and pathway of how the virus is moving across the state,\u201d said Dr.<b> Boring<\/b> during his testimony. \u201cMichigan is the only state that has really gone above and beyond building out biosecurity requirements in this way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Michigan is ahead of the curve nationally in being this thorough in monitoring and managing the spread of H5N1 in recent months. This proactive approach and prioritization of testing ensures that Michigan\u2019s livestock populations overcome the virus and that farmers receive the necessary veterinary and financial support to endure this outbreak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Shink Invites MDARD to Testify H5N1 at Joint Committee HearingLANSING, Mich. (June 13, 2024) \u2014 Yesterday, Sen. 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