department of agriculture and rural development

It’s not actually a worm. It’s a parasitic fly. The fly’s larvae burrow into and feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including humans. The current infestation has been detected in cattle, goats, and sheep in Texas and New Mexico.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has filled a vacancy on her cabinet to lead the department responsible for state agriculture policy.

State officials say two cattle on a farm in Ottawa County have tested positive for bovine tuberculosis.James Averill, a veterinarian with the state…

The first cases of rabies and West Nile virus were confirmed by state officials this week. Three birds and a bat were discovered to have the diseases,…

Officials in Michigan are paying close attention to a mysterious outbreak that's killing dogs in Ohio.During the past month, more than a half dozen dogs…

When we think about food grown in Michigan, many people might assume that Michiganders are the ones who are consuming it.It turns out we aren't the only…

According to an audit released today, Michigan food and dairy facilities are not being inspected as often as they should be.The audit of the Food and…