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Rising Egg Prices: Impact of Bird Flu and Cage-Free Legislation

Wednesday, January 29

The increase in egg prices can be attributed to several factors, primarily the recent bird flu outbreak and new legislation regarding cage-free egg production. The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) significantly impacted the egg industry by necessitating the culling of infected flocks, which drastically... Read More.

Alert for Hunters and Bird Handlers Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

Wednesday, January 8

The Butte County Department of Public Health (BCPH) has received notification from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of a bird flu (H5N1) infection in a commercial upland game bird farm in Butte County. Upland game birds are non-waterfowl birds that live in... Read More.

CDFA Has Confirmed New Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in California Dairy Herds and Released 100 Fully Recovered Dairies from Quarantine

Wednesday, January 8

Following an investigation by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and rapid disease detection by California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed H5N1 Bird Flu in 183... Read More.

Alert for Poultry Owners in Butte County as Bird Flu Strikes Backyard Flock

Friday, January 3

Public Health announces bird flu infection in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Butte County. Poultry owners should be aware of the potential for H5N1 exposure, know the signs of infected poultry, and take steps to prevent exposure. Learn more: tinyurl.com/445pndth

First Severe Bird Flu Case in US Linked to Backyard Flock in Louisiana

Wednesday, December 18

A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.The patient is in critical condition with severe respiratory symptoms, according to Louisiana health officials. The person, who is over 65 and... Read More.

Join the Flock for Plumas Audubons Annual Bird Counting Adventure

Monday, December 9

The Plumas Audubon Society needs volunteers for its three annual Christmas Bird Counts this month.The Christmas Bird Count began as an effort to change another tradition, the Christmas Side Hunt. The Side Hunt was an event where local outdoorsmen would choose sides and hunt... Read More.

USDA issues order for raw milk samples nationwide to be tested for bird flu

Friday, December 6

Raw samples nationwide will now be collected and shared with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in order to test for bird flu, according to a new federal order issued by the agency... Read More.

Barry Keoghan on playing a father in Bird: Look after your little one

Friday, November 15

Barry Keoghan’s latest film is director Andrea Arnold’s coming-of-age drama, Bird.It follows Bailey, a young girl who lives with her devoted but chaotic single dad, Bug, played by Keoghan. This marks the actor’s first time playing a father, but it’s something he knows... Read More.

CDFW Seeks Artists to Enter California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest

Monday, September 30

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is conducting its annual art contest to select the design for the state’s 2024-2025 upland game bird stamp. The California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest is open to all U.S. residents ages 18 and older,... Read More.

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... Read More.

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Rising Egg Prices: Impact of Bird Flu and Cage-Free Legislation

Alert for Hunters and Bird Handlers Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

CDFA Has Confirmed New Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in California Dairy Herds and Released 100 Fully Recovered Dairies from Quarantine

Alert for Poultry Owners in Butte County as Bird Flu Strikes Backyard Flock

First Severe Bird Flu Case in US Linked to Backyard Flock in Louisiana

Join the Flock for Plumas Audubons Annual Bird Counting Adventure

USDA issues order for raw milk samples nationwide to be tested for bird flu

Barry Keoghan on playing a father in Bird: Look after your little one

CDFW Seeks Artists to Enter California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest

Seneca Healthcare District’s Hospital Construction Resumes After Bird Delay

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