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Farm Animals Found In Feces-Covered CT Home Ends Major Animal Cruelty Case: Police Farm Animals Found In Feces-Covered CT Home Ends Major Animal Cruelty Case: Police
Farm Animals Found In Feces-Covered CT Home Ends Major Animal Cruelty Case: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of neglecting more than a dozen animals — some livestock — in her feces-covered home for months, authorities said. Victoria A. Lussier, 56, of Woodstock, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 6, and charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty following the investigation by NECCOG Animal Control Services, who described her home as unfit for humans or animals. It all started on May 17, 2024, when a neighbor tipped off animal control, saying livestock were living inside Lussier’s house, according to an affidavit for probable cause. When officers arrived, they were hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
New Bird Flu Strain Detected In US Dairy Cattle Sparking Concerns Of Spread New Bird Flu Strain Detected In US Dairy Cattle Sparking Concerns Of Spread
New Bird Flu Strain Detected In US Dairy Cattle Sparking Concerns Of Spread A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cattle, raising concerns about its potential transmission and impact on livestock and public health. The USDA confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, genotype D1.1, was found in dairy cows in Nevada following routine milk testing. This marks the first time this specific genotype has been identified in cattle. Previous cases in dairy herds involved a different strain, known as genotype B3.13.  According to the USDA, genotype D1.1 has been prevalent among wild birds, mammals, and domestic poultry across North …

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by Joe Lombardi
Real Estate
Connecticut Mansion With A Lot Of History Hits Market At $35M Connecticut Mansion With A Lot Of History Hits Market At $35M
Connecticut Mansion With A Lot Of History Hits Market At $35M Connecticut's Beinecke Estate was built in 1939 and has remained in the same family ever since — until now.  The 9,300-square-foot Georgian colonial mansion sits on 66 acres of rolling hills at 10 Cliffdale Rd in Greenwich and was just listed for sale for $35 million.  Zillow Commissioned by business tycoon Edwin John Beinecke, the estate features 10-foot-high ceilings throughout the main house, handcrafted wood molding, and a built-in library that would be the envy of any book lover, according to the listing.  The eight-bedroom, nine-bath mansion's liv…

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by Josh Lanier