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New detections of West Nile Virus in California horses – prevention tips from CDFA

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Eight California horses have tested positive for West Nile Virus in recent weeks, as far north as Tehama County and as far south as Kern County. Two of the horses are deceased, six were unvaccinated, and the vaccination status of … Continue reading →

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Video Update: Virulent Newcastle Disease Quarantine Lifted (English and Spanish)

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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2019 in Review: Protecting Animal Health & Food Safety

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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New detections of West Nile Virus in California horses

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

A dangerous disease, west Nile virus, has returned to California this summer.  Last week, four horses were diagnosed with the disease – two in Sacramento County and one each in Kern and Placer counties. Two of the horses have been euthanized … Continue reading →

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CDFA contributes to discussion about common sense as a key element in good biosecurity for horses – from Horsetalk.co.nz

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Common sense is the first step to effective biosecurity for horses, according to a university professor who consults in the field. Professor Roberta Dwyer, with the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky, says horse owners … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross to be honored by California Climate and Agriculture Network for work on climate change

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA secretary Karen Ross will be honored by the California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) at its summit meeting scheduled for February 28 at UC Davis. Secretary Ross has been chosen for a Climate and Agriculture Leadership Award for her … Continue reading →

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“When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Veterinarian.”

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The Planting Seeds blog is featuring stories this month relating to animal health issues and the activities of CDFA’s Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services. This information was originally published as part of the “CDFA By the Numbers” … Continue reading →

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California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones Honored by USDA

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has been honored for her extensive contributions to animal health and animal agriculture with a 2016 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator’s Award, recently bestowed by APHIS administrator Kevin Shea at … Continue reading →

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Outbreak detection in California dairy cows – from the California Dairy Research Foundation

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

By Alexandra Mannerings Consider a typical haystack. Now, instead of the traditional challenge of trying to find a needle, which is a distinctly different material and shape from the hay, imagine instead trying to find a single rotten piece of … Continue reading →

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“Goat Day” an excellent outreach opportunity for dairy foods program

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dr. Annette Jones, California State Veterinarian

This Saturday, January 19, UC Davis will host its annual “Goat Day,” an opportunity for goat owners, veterinarians and students to learn about a variety of goat health and management topics. There will be updates on current goat research and … Continue reading →

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