Bovine Tuberculosis Found in a Cattle Herd in Alcona County

Bovine tuberculosis found in a cattle herd in Alcona County

Michigan agriculture officials have confirmed a case of bovine tuberculosis in an Alcona County cattle herd. State agencies are now investigating how the bacterial disease, which can spread to humans, entered the herd.

MDARD announces detection of bovine tuberculosis-positive herd

The case was found in a cattle herd in Alcona County

MDARD Detects Bovine Tuberculosis-Positive Herd in Alcona County

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting a case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a cattle herd from Alcona County, part of Michigan’s Modified Accredited Zone (MAZ). The herd was identified as part of the routine annual whole herd surveillance testing that occurs in the MAZ. “Bovine TB […]

Bovine TB found in Alcona County cattle herd

Stay connected with thousands of our Northeast Michigan neighbors through the Up North Voice Mail, delivered FREE every Thursday morning. Sign up today! ALCONA COUNTY – Routine annual testing has identified bovine tuberculosis in an Alcona County cattle herd, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. An investigation is underway to identify […]