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California Bans Poultry, Dairy Shows Amid H5N1 Outbreak

1/16/2025

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California has taken decisive action against the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, banning poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at county fairs. With over 700 dairy herds and 60 poultry flocks affected, this emergency measure, announced by Governor Newsom, will impact beloved events like the Stanislaus and Calaveras fairs until further notice.

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California has taken decisive action against the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, banning poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at county fairs. With over 700 dairy herds and 60 poultry flocks affected, this emergency measure, announced by Governor Newsom, will impact beloved events like the Stanislaus and Calaveras fairs until further notice.