Lana Popam said the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has detected the presence of bird flu on a farm in North Okanagan and is leading the investigation and response, with provincial support for testing, mapping, surveillance and disposal. 4:58 Manitoba Avian Influenza Concerns Manitoba Avian Influenza Concerns – April 1, 2022 “The ministry has also activated the emergency operations center and will work with the CFIA, producers, industry and other stakeholders to respond effectively to this outbreak and any others that may occur in BC. The story goes on under the ad

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“Advisors to all poultry producers, including poultry owners in the yard, to increase their biosafety practices and to be vigilant and watch for signs of bird flu in their herds,” Popham said in a statement. “To further protect farmers and prevent the spread of bird flu in BC, the deputy chief veterinarian issued an order requiring all commercial poultry flocks in the province with more than 100 birds to move indoors until spring migration ends in May “. If bird flu is suspected, poultry producers should contact their local veterinarian or provincial Animal Health Center immediately for advice and information. Trending Stories

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“The risk to public health is extremely low and there is no risk to food safety. “I know this is an incredibly stressful time for our poultry and egg producers. They have endured so much in the last two years. They have shown that they are really resilient. We are here to help and we will work together to overcome this. “ 2:25 Zoo closes cages after bird flu test in Southern Ontario Zoo closes cages after bird flu detection in southern Ontario – March 29, 2022 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says the food industry is making adjustments to maintain poultry and egg supplies ahead of a major outbreak of bird flu in Canada and around the world. The story goes on under the ad

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The Canadian Food and Drug Administration says this has been an unprecedented year worldwide for bird flu or bird flu as it is also known. Outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain have been detected not only in BC but also in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta since late 2021. 1:38 Bird flu detected in Nova Scotia geese Bird flu detected in Nova Scotia geese – 1 February 2022 As of April 11, approximately 260,000 birds have been euthanized or killed by the virus in Canada. About 166,000 of them were in Alberta and 84,000 in Ontario. While most forms of bird flu are mild, H5N1 can cause serious illness and death in birds. To contact the BC Animal Health Center, call 1 800 661-9903 or email [email protected] The story goes on under the ad – with files from The Canadian Press © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.