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First Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Wild Bobcat in California
KSBW ^ | Feb 17, 2023 | Josh Copitch

Posted on 02/19/2023 1:51:11 PM PST by nickcarraway

California wildlife experts recently confirmed that an adult bobcat died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, marking the first detection of the virus in a wild mammal in the state. The bobcat's remains were collected in Butte County and tested for the disease. It was wearing a GPS collar as part of a study by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The HPAI H5N1 virus was first detected in wild birds in California last year and has since been found in birds from 44 counties and domestic birds from 18 counties. Waterfowl and domestic poultry are especially vulnerable to the disease.

Advertisement Although the Centers for Disease Control considers the risk of transmission to people to be low, they recommend basic protective measures if contact with wildlife cannot be avoided. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises against handling or housing sick wildlife and encourages people to report dead wildlife using their mortality reporting form.

The Wildlife Health Laboratory will continue to monitor wildlife and investigate mortality events. To stay informed about the situation, please visit the CDFW website or contact your local CDFW Regional Office or animal control service.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Local News; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: avianflu; bobcars; caifornia
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To: null and void; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; AZ .44 MAG; Baynative; bgill; bitt; ...

oh no, it isn’t man-made, who would do something like that??

/s


21 posted on 02/19/2023 3:32:03 PM PST by bitt (<img src=' 'width=50%>)
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So a few days ago we find out there is an outbreak of Dog Flu, now we have Cat Bird Flu.

What next Migrant Flu?

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Cases of DOG FLU erupt across America - as experts say pets should be quarantined and even VACCINATED to prevent its spread
daily mail ^

Posted on 2/17/2023, 10:36:03 AM by algore


22 posted on 02/19/2023 3:32:05 PM PST by algore
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“First Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Wild Bobcat in California”

Wouldn’t that make it a Highly Pathogenic Bobcat Influenza?


23 posted on 02/19/2023 3:51:53 PM PST by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: nickcarraway

The cause of death was confirmed by a PCR test, right?

Just like all those Covid cases. Just as its Nobel-winning inventor said it was inappropriate for.

Count me as unconvinced.


24 posted on 02/19/2023 3:56:09 PM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: nickcarraway

It’s just a matter of time before it *evolves* to be able to infect humans.


25 posted on 02/19/2023 4:05:56 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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It was wearing a GPS collar as part of a study by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
= = =

So the Calif DFW had their hands on this poor Bobcat, right?

And they wanted to track it too.

And Butte Valley is in the Northern part of Calif, that pesky conservative area.

And they exploited a BOBcat, which I take personnaly!


26 posted on 02/19/2023 4:50:15 PM PST by Scrambler Bob
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To: moovova

Feline bird flu?


27 posted on 02/19/2023 5:07:57 PM PST by Lee Enfield (Candy Corn (nobody says anything sweet anymore))
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To: algore; catpuppy
So a few days ago we find out there is an outbreak of Dog Flu, now we have Cat Bird Flu.

What next Migrant Flu?

catpuppy flu of course!

28 posted on 02/19/2023 6:39:14 PM PST by null and void (You can’t have a police state without a state police.)
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To: nickcarraway

mRNA is not a vaccine. The regulatory definition was altered under CoVid to try to redefine it as a vaccine, but that is BS. A vaccine conveys DURABLE immunity to a pathogen and IS NOT a genetic modification.


29 posted on 02/20/2023 6:36:59 PM PST by Axenolith (WWG1WGA!)
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To: HYPOCRACY

OMG! And they’ll have laser beam eyes, fangs and claws! Head for the hills!


30 posted on 06/18/2023 10:21:55 PM PDT by jmacusa (Liberals. Too stupid to be idiots. )
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