California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency Wednesday as a rash of H5N1 avian flu outbreaks at Central Valley dairies spread to Southern California. ... a backyard bird ...

In an October 2022 file photo, rescued chickens gather in an aviary at Farm Sanctuary’s Southern California Sanctuary in Acton. Mario Tama Getty Images At least one bird in a Yolo County poultry ...

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California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.

In addition, the growing popularity of hummingbird feeders has allowed the tiny birds to expand their range northward, from Southern California all the way up the coast to British Columbia.

Bird flu, or avian influenza ... The most recent U.S. case is linked to the man’s backyard, which contained birds, ... The cases detected were among dairy cows on farms in Southern California, ...

UC Davis bird flu expert urges owners of backyard chickens to take precautions. ... a case discovered on Dec. 12 in Southern California signaled a wider spread of the virus among cattle, ...

It’s the first human case in the U.S. linked to exposure to backyard birds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since March, more than 60 bird flu infections in people ...

California has been looking for bird flu in large milk tanks during processing. And they have found the virus in at least 650 herds, representing about three-quarters of all affected U.S. dairy herds.

California has been looking for bird flu in large milk tanks during processing. And they have found the virus it at least 650 herds, representing about three-quarters of all affected U.S. dairy herds.

California has been looking for bird flu in large milk tanks during processing. And they have found the virus it at least 650 herds, representing about three-quarters of all affected U.S. dairy herds.

With plenty of artificial nectar available, Anna’s hummingbirds have expanded their range northward and their beaks have tended to become longer and larger ...