Ahead of easter, an “unprecedented” global outbreak of avian flu is ruffling feathers in canadian poultry, with millions of birds affected across the country in the past five months. Avian flu is spread through contact with an infected bird or its feces or nasal secretions.
The government recently announced its intention to expand its avian flu surveillance by: Avian flu is spread through contact with an infected bird or its feces or nasal secretions.
As An Outbreak Of Avian Influenza In Dairy Herds South Of The Border Continues To Spread, Canadian Officials Say They Are.
Fragments of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been detected in pasteurized milk sold in the u.s.
As Of February 23, 2024, Canada Reported A Total Of 2,906 Suspect And Confirmed Positive Hpai Samples In Wild Birds In All Provinces And Territories.
Requiring negative hpai test results for lactating dairy cattle being imported from the united states to.
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Farm Birds That Go Outside Are Most At Risk Because They Can Come In Direct Contact With Infected.
Avian flu continues to spread around the globe and here in canada.
Canada Aims To Protect Cattle Industry As U.s.
Since this case in 2014, no human infections of hpai h5 viruses have been identified in canada (current as of may 22, 2024), and the risk of infection for the general public remains low.