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Bird flu spread is ‘slowing down,’ California officials say
SACRAMENTO, California — The bird flu outbreak that has been ripping through California farms since August is starting to abate, state health and agriculture officials said Wednesday, heralding “good ...
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Get your bird feeders out. You can find these seven hummingbirds in California
Seven hummingbird species can be spotted in California, but where you are in the state can affect which of these tiny birds you’ll be able to see. The Desert Sun spoke with Camila Bautista, program ...
California lab sends some bird flu tests out of state during outbreak
By Tom Polansek (Reuters) - California's only lab that can confirm lethal bird flu in poultry has shifted some testing to facilities out of state for months and does not expect testing delays from a w ...
California pet food maker recalls raw chicken meals that might carry bird flu
El Cajon-based Savage Pet Food is recalling boxes of raw chicken food that possibly contain the “ highly pathogenic” H5N1, ...
Is bird flu slowing down in California? Here’s what public health experts told lawmakers
On these fronts, the situation with bird flu in California is improving since its height in December 2024 when Gov. Gavin ...
California ranks second in the nation for birding. Here's where to birdwatch
California's bird diversity and accessibility of parks and other public spaces make the state second best in the U.S. for birdwatching.
California Senate committees discuss next steps as bird flu shows signs of slowing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Senate committees on agriculture and health met Wednesday to discuss the state’s response to bird flu and what can be done next. Officials say it appears bird flu ...
What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders
Birds without natural immunity that migrate or roost together in large flocks, such as geese, are most likely to die in large ...
Raw cat food distributed in California is recalled after potentially containing bird flu
Pet owners are urged to return the recalled items and contact their veterinarian if their cat is exhibiting symptoms of the ...
Volunteers Clean Up Mariners Point for Endangered Bird Nesting Season
More than 75 people at Mariners Point spent the day clearing invasive species, removing around 12,000 pounds of waste, and ...
Health of California dairy workers was compromised as bird flu spread, new study says
As the bird flu outbreak in California dairies appears to be slowing, a study by researchers at UC Merced found that San Joaquin Valley dairy workers are feeling unprotected and unprepared in the ...