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California Closes Raw Milk Farm Amid H5N1 Threat

3/24/2025

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The H5N1 bird flu poses a dual threat to our feline friends and egg prices. To safeguard health, steer clear of raw pet food and milk. However, aged raw milk cheese, aged 60 days, is mostly safe, with 87% of samples passing FDA tests. In response to the outbreak, California's governor has shut down a risky raw milk farm.

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The H5N1 bird flu poses a dual threat to our feline friends and egg prices. To safeguard health, steer clear of raw pet food and milk. However, aged raw milk cheese, aged 60 days, is mostly safe, with 87% of samples passing FDA tests. In response to the outbreak, California's governor has shut down a risky raw milk farm.