This current outbreak of avian influenza, which started in March 2022, has been wreaking havoc throughout bird populations, domestic or otherwise. Causing high mortality rates amongst birds, bird flu has also spread to some dairy cattle and domestic pets.

Kimberly Dodd, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, said the virus tends to evolve over time, so pet owners should limit the exposure of their pets to sick or dead birds in the area.

Dodd also said to contact the Department of Natural Resources if you come across a dead bird, and if you have to remove the bird from the area, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like masks and gloves, and double bag the bird before throwing it away.

While the risk of avian flu to the general population is low, it's higher for those who directly deal with animals that may be infected, such as farmers or veterinarians. But, according to Dodd, veterinary clinics around the country are being extra precautionary.

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• Kimberly Dodd, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University

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Industry experts discuss the swift impact of the Trump administration's new policies on the Michigan's agricultural industry, from research funding, to farm staffing, to international trade.

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

• David Tschirley, director of the Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence at Michigan State University

• Chuck Lippstreu, president of the Michigan Agri-Business Association

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One of the worlds largest real estate cryptocurrency marketplace has been sweeping up properties and selling them to multiple investors sometimes even to hundreds. And because there's not one person tenants can turn to when things go wrong, problems on these properties are piling up.

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Aaron Mondry, Senior Reporter at Outlier Media

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About a quarter of all trade value between the U.S. and Canada happens over one bridge - the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. But that free flow that bolsters these two communities may be threatened by a trade war.

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Drew Dilkens, mayor of Windsor

Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber

Travis Wright, Metro Detroiter and Canadian

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The bird flu outbreak is doing a number on the nation’s egg supply–and it's showing up in the price of your omelet. U.S. egg prices have hit an all time high–with an average price of $4.95 per dozen. And when you're a greasy spoon diner, you need A LOT of eggs. We talked to Johanna McCoy, owner of the Bomber in Ypsilanti, about how her restaurant is coping and what it will mean for customers in the long-term.

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Johanna McCoy, owner of the Bomber in Ypsilanti

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After all that snow, who can be bothered to get all dressed up for a dinner out? That doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your plans for a Valentine's Day dinner, though. We asked Chef Abra Berens to walk us through her recipe for a romantic night in.

Find the recipes here!

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Abra Berens, cookbook author and culinary director at Granor Farm

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Felicia B. George is a Professor of Anthropology at Wayne State University, and the author of one of this year's Michigan Notable Books: When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City

George joined us to talk about her anthropological approach to the book, the 20th-century resurgence of lottery games in Detroit, and the role they played in the lives of Black Detroiters.

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• Felicia George, author of When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City

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New polling data shows the vast majority - 68% - of Michiganders have a favorable, neighborly view of our state's relationship with Canada. That poll was conducted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, which is opposed to tariffs against imports from Michigan's neighbor to the North and East.

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Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber

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