Strain Of Bird Flu Found In Saskatchewan

“Producers should contact their veterinarian immediately if they have concerns about the health of their herds. If HPAI is suspected, producers should also contact the local office of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Small herd owners are advised to keep their birds indoors, if possible, to limit their contact with wild birds or places that may have been visited by birds that may have been infected with the HPAI virus. According to the ministry, avian influenza strains usually do not lead to obvious signs of disease in wild birds. However, this strain has killed some wild birds, including geese and Canadian geese. People are invited to call the Research Center at 1-800-567-4224 or [email protected] if they find:

Clusters of two or more dead waterfowl (such as ducks and geese) or other waterfowl. Dead birds of prey or scavengers of birds (including crows, ravens and gulls). Predators, aquatic or scavengers of birds that appear to be sick. and the Large groups of dead birds (over 50) of any kind.

References can also be made to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at 306-966-5815. The ministry said the risk of transmission to humans is considered low, but humans should not touch dead birds or wildlife with their bare hands. Goggles and masks are also recommended. Bird bodies should be placed in a plastic bag before being tested. “This HPAI strain does not pose a risk to food safety,” the ministry added. “Regular precautions for food safety and hygiene must be observed when preparing wild game. “Hunters should avoid eating birds that are obviously sick.” More information on avian influenza in poultry is available by calling the Veterinary Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture at 1-306-787-2150.

title: “Strain Of Bird Flu Found In Saskatchewan " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Karen Dufresne”

“Producers should contact their veterinarian immediately if they have concerns about the health of their herds. If HPAI is suspected, producers should also contact the local office of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Small herd owners are advised to keep their birds indoors, if possible, to limit their contact with wild birds or places that may have been visited by birds that may have been infected with the HPAI virus. According to the ministry, avian influenza strains usually do not lead to obvious signs of disease in wild birds. However, this strain has killed some wild birds, including geese and Canadian geese. People are invited to call the Research Center at 1-800-567-4224 or [email protected] if they find:

Clusters of two or more dead waterfowl (such as ducks and geese) or other waterfowl. Dead birds of prey or scavengers of birds (including crows, ravens and gulls). Predators, aquatic or scavengers of birds that appear to be sick. and the Large groups of dead birds (over 50) of any kind.

References can also be made to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at 306-966-5815. The ministry said the risk of transmission to humans is considered low, but humans should not touch dead birds or wildlife with their bare hands. Goggles and masks are also recommended. Bird bodies should be placed in a plastic bag before being tested. “This HPAI strain does not pose a risk to food safety,” the ministry added. “Regular precautions for food safety and hygiene must be observed when preparing wild game. “Hunters should avoid eating birds that are obviously sick.” More information on avian influenza in poultry is available by calling the Veterinary Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture at 1-306-787-2150.