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Pet food linked to bird flu in cats, recalled

Written on 26 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE An indoor cat died from bird flu it contracted after consuming raw pet food from Northwest Naturals that was contaminated with the virus,  the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Thursday. The pet food was sold at multiple... (Continue reading)

Two cats die from bird flu in Santa Barbara County

Written on 25 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two domesticated cats from different households recently died of bird flu in Santa Barbara County, according to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. After testing positive for influenza A, a rare occurrence in felines, the infected... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over bird flu outbreak

Written on 18 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday to further enhance the state’s preparedness and accelerate the ongoing cross-agency response efforts over the bird flu outbreak. The bird flu has spread across 16 states.... (Continue reading)

Wild birds test positive for bird flu in Santa Barbara County

Written on 17 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Wild birds in Santa Barbara County have tested positive for the bird flu in isolated cases, the health department announced Friday. Currently, the virus has not been detected at local poultry farms. The risk to the general... (Continue reading)