Tb detected in michigan cattle herds, officials urge surveillance testing

Bovine tuberculosis has been detected in two cattle herds in northern Michigan, prompting state officials to stress the importance of surveillance testing to prevent the disease from spreading.

Cases found in alpena and presque counties

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced the discovery of the bacterial infection during routine tests. The affected herds are located in Alpena and Presque counties, where the disease is known to be present in the free-ranging white-tailed deer population.