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The state says a medium-size cattle herd in Alpena County has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the beef-herd is the state’s 63rd confirmed case of bovine TB and Alpena County’s 28th since 1998.
Bovine TB is an infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects cattle, however it can be spread between wildlife populations and other mammals, including people.
Assistant State Veterinarian, Doctor Rick Smith says it’s the 3rd bovine TB infected herd for 2015.
He says the state will continue to work with farmers to reduce the risk of herds coming into contact with infected deer.
A bovine TB informational meeting for Alpena County beef and dairy cattle producers has been set for January 21st in Lachine.
