Canine Brucellosis outbreak in several kennels in Michigan

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If you are planning on showing or live in Michigan just a head's up:

To: Members of Michigan Dog Clubs

From: Al W. Stinson, D.V.M.
Director of Legislative Affairs
Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs
Michigan Hunting Dog Federation

Subject: Canine Brucellosis outbreak in several kennels in Michigan.

An investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Animal Industry Division identified three Brucella canis (CB) positive "designer" dog breeding facilities in Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford counties that provided small cross-bred lap dogs to pet shops and individuals throughout the state. Authorities also found two Van Buren County purebred dogs imported from a kennel in Indiana to be positive for CB. Indiana animal health officials are following up in that state.

Please read the attached letter from Dr. Steven Halstead, State Veterinarian with more information and recommendations. The letter can
also be read on the MAPBD website. www.mapbd.org
<http://www.mapbd.org/>
The notice in on the right side of the home page in Red print that contains a link to Dr. Halstead's letter.

Permission given to distribute to club members.