Bovine TB detected in Benzie County

A doe shot in Benzie County during the firearms deer season could have a major impact not only on the nearby deer herd, but also on cattle farmers.

A routine autopsy performed on the deer found bovine tuberculosis (bTB), which is likely to prompt a responses from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Michigan Department of Natural Resources to prevent the disease from spreading.

Roger Noonan, proprietor of the Noonan and Sons ranch in Kasson Township, hopes the diagnosis won’t have a major impact on the 150-head herd being raised by him and sons Casey and Ryan.