cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23318290

  • Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a case of three cats presumed to have H5N1 bird flu
  • County officials confirmed the disease in two other cats who drank recalled raw milk and died

December 18, 2024

UPDATED: Confirmed H5 Bird Flu Detected in Los Angeles County Cats That Consumed Recalled Raw Milk - Public Health Investigating Additional Possible Cases in Cats http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubhpdetail.cfm?prid=4908#:

  • @[email protected]
    link
    fedilink
    421 hours ago

    even if you plan to boil it yourself

    There’s people who buy raw milk and pasteurize it at home? What’s the point?

    • @[email protected]
      link
      fedilink
      English
      920 hours ago

      Not all cows are owned by big-time farmers selling to storefronts. In that case, someone still has to pasteurize the milk. If the cow is yours or your neighbor’s, that “someone” is you.