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New Avian Flu Variant in Nevada Dairy Cattle Shows Concerning Genetic Mutation

Monday, February 10

The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, according to a new technical brief from the US Department of...

CDFW Warns Avian Flu is Back and on the Rise

Friday, December 15

The Eurasian strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has resurfaced in California, with wildlife disease specialists confirming its presence in migratory birds. Initial cases involved Canada geese in Sacramento County, with further detections occurring in various counties during mortality and hunter-harvest surveillances....

Seneca Healthcare District’s Hospital Construction Resumes After Bird Delay

Friday, October 20

After a pause lasting several weeks in the Seneca Healthcare District's new hospital build, progress has finally resumed. The construction site had to halt timber removal activities due to the discovery of a protected bird nesting high in the trees.As of Wednesday, operations have...

Efforts Intensified to Aid Birds Suffering from Avian Botulism at California’s Tulare Lake.

Monday, September 11

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is collaborating with various partners, including the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN), to provide emergency veterinary care for affected birds. Avian botulism, caused by naturally occurring toxin-producing bacteria in bodies of water, poses a threat to...

Avian Botulism Detected in Waterfowl and Shorebirds at Tulare Lake

Thursday, August 10

Avian botulism has raised alarm at Tulare Lake, prompting an immediate Coordinated Response. Revived by a wet winter and spring, Tulare Lake has become a hub for various bird species. Once a sprawling freshwater reservoir, the lake's revival attracted various water birds as it...

Avian Flu Spreads to Second Mammal Species, Reports CDFW

Monday, April 3

Avian flu has now spread to a second species, says the California Department of Wildlife.CDFW health experts have confirmed that the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, a strain of the virus typically found in birds, was detected in two mountain lions in December 2022...

Avian Flu in Lassen County, Threat to Domestic Flocks

Tuesday, December 6

The spread of Avian flu is likely to threaten domesticated flocks in Lassen County. Brian Ehler, the biologist with the CDFW, confirms avian flu was detected in the carcasses of geese at Emmerson lake on the Golf Course just a few months ago after...

Inflation and Avian Flu Raise Costs of this Year’s Thanksgiving Dinner

Wednesday, November 16

There’s a little less gratefulness around the thanksgiving table this year with inflation above the 7% mark pushing the cost of the prized turkey for dinner over a dollar a pound more. USDA data shows the cost of a turkey has increased...

CDFW Warns Waterfowl Hunters of Avian Flu Spread

Monday, October 3

The Waterfowl hunting season kicked off on the 1st of the month. Yet the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is concerned about the spread of bird flu. The Eurasian strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as H5N1, continues to impact...

Avian Flu Found in Plumas Bird, Public Health Shares Risks

Monday, August 15

Plumas Public health says to be cautious if you come across a diseased or dead bird after a positive case of Avian bird flu is found. In the Lake Davis area, an American White Pelican was discovered to have the virus after a group...