Resistance to vaccinating commercial poultry is abating, but attempting such an endeavour could prove complicated
MEDICINE HAT — After a relatively calm spring, avian influenza has stormed back into a problem. This fall has seen the highly pathogenic virus hit southern British Columbia’s Fraser Valley hard with more than 50 farms affected, mostly commercial operations. Outside of adhering to the latest biosecurity measures, there is no solution in sight over […] Read moreTag Archives avian influenza — page 5
Researcher takes deeper look into how avian flu spreads
Coughing, sneezing, runny beaks and diarrhea are signs a flock is sick, and avian influenza is likely the cause. When signs are present, producers can have samples from the flock sent to the provincial laboratory for testing to confirm that bird flu is responsible and to determine whether it is a high-pathogenic or low-pathogenic variety. […] Read more
Bird flu makes return to southern B.C.
It’s shaping up as another November of pain for commercial poultry operators in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley as avian influenza is again wreaking havoc with 41 operations hit with outbreaks in November. The outbreaks follow four outbreaks at commercial operations in October after a relatively calm spring that saw only one B.C. farm hit in […] Read more
Avian flu lands in B.C.
British Columbia poultry producers face renewed challenges with avian influenza as the highly pathogenic virus has again swooped into the province. Eight poultry farms have been confirmed to have outbreaks of the virus, according to a Nov. 8 release from the B.C. agriculture ministry, bringing the total to 14 commercial operations affected since Oct. 20. […] Read more
New avian flu cases may be linked to fall bird migration
Wildlife organizations, domestic commercial operations have been working to refine already tight biosecurity measures
After months in which only a few cases of avian influenza have been reported in Western Canada, the highly infectious strain of the virus has made a limited return. The end of October has seen four commercial poultry operations with positive cases of avian influenza in British Columbia. Alberta has dealt with five since the […] Read more
Avian flu found on Alta. farms
After going nearly 10 months without any cases of avian influenza outbreaks on commercial poultry operations in Alberta, the province has seen four farms affected since mid-September and one in Maple Creek, Sask. Despite the small but sharp increase in affected operations, the situation is a far cry from that faced by poultry producers in […] Read more
Avian influenza infection spreads to wild mammals
The global outbreak of H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, continues. With the arrival of autumn, migrating wild birds may continue to spread, contract and die of this infection. Avian influenza has historically been considered a pathogen of birds. Wild waterfowl such as ducks carry it without significant clinical disease. They are also thought […] Read more
Few avian flu cases found in Western Canada
Industry says recent case in an area dense with commercial operations shows the importance of increased vigilance
Two cases have been reported in Western Canada at the end of the first week of May, only one of which has impacted a commercial poultry operation in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley.
Agriculture committee begins hearings on biosecurity
Members of Parliament are told that the avian influenza outbreak underscores the urgent need for plans and protocols
Government officials say Canada is prepared for potential animal disease outbreaks, even though there were delays in dealing with some cases of avian influenza. Speaking to MPs during the standing agriculture committee’s first meeting on animal biosecurity, chief veterinary officer Dr. Mary Jane Ireland said stringent safeguards are in place, including science-based import controls at […] Read more
Avian flu outbreak gets off to a slow start this spring
No cases were found on commercial poultry operations in Alberta last month.
