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    Ground Squirrels Turn Predator: Surprising Discovery Reveals Carnivorous Behavior

    December 18, 2024 • 1 min read

    UC Davis researchers have documented California ground squirrels hunting and preying on voles, challenging long-held beliefs about rodent behavior. The groundbreaking study found predatory behavior in 42% of squirrel-vole interactions, prompting scientists to reevaluate their understanding of these traditionally herbivorous animals.

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    Fatal H5N1 Cases: Los Angeles Cats Die After Consuming Recalled Raw Milk

    December 13, 2024 • 1 min read

    Two indoor cats in Los Angeles County succumbed to suspected H5N1 bird flu after drinking contaminated raw milk, prompting health investigations. The cases follow similar outbreaks at farms and shelters, highlighting risks of raw dairy products to felines.

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    Bird Flu Found in California Dairy Products, Prompting Statewide Alert

    December 01, 2024 • 1 min read

    Health officials have suspended Raw Farm's dairy distribution after detecting H5N1 bird flu virus in milk samples from the Fresno-based facility. The discovery has sparked concerns as contaminated products may have reached Los Angeles County stores, while California grapples with the virus's impact on agriculture and public health.

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    Critical California Bird Flu Lab Faces Staffing Crisis Amid Rising Cases

    December 01, 2024 • 1 min read

    UC Davis' key testing facility for bird flu surveillance is grappling with severe staffing shortages as cases surge across California farms. Workers report burnout and overwhelming workloads that threaten to compromise the state's ability to effectively monitor the H5N1 outbreak.

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