• Bovine Tuberculosis
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium bovis. Bovine TB primarily affects cattle, however, other animals may become infected.

• West Nile Virus
Follow this link to the State of Michigan's comprehensive West Nile Virus website. Report sick or dead birds and mammals here.

• Other Emerging Diseases
Emerging Infectious Diseases that may be transmitted between animals and humans are a concern for all, a link to Michigan's Multi-agency website.

• Type-E Botulism Confirmed in Waterfowl Deaths - 11/16/2007
Type E botulism has again been confirmed in the deaths of many fish-eating waterfowl and diving ducks that continue to wash ashore along the beaches of northern Lake Michigan. See Press Release.

Rabies in Wildlife Advisory - 8/27/2007
State health officials say they are discovering rabies in more animals this year than at any time since the late 1950s, and most of the positive rabies tests involve bats (from Detroit News article, Aug. 27,2007). Read more:   Rabies in Animals Escalates
Current 2007 and Past Years Map of Rabies Positive Animals in Michigan.
More Information about Rabies in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/rabies

• MDNR Wildlife Disease Lab
The MDNR Wildlife Disease Laboratory is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of the wildlife in the State of Michigan.