Avian flu is spreading rapidly through British Columbia poultry farms, including half a dozen diagnosed in commercial flocks this week alone.
This time of year is typically quiet for a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Abbotsford, but right now, staff are run off their feet. A flood of calls are coming in for sick birds. As Aaron McArthur reports, some say it's because of an especially deadly strain of avian flu.The fall migration of wild birds is considered the primary cause of infection for B.C.’s commercial and backyard operations.
B.C.’s chief veterinarian issued two orders last month to try to stop the disease from spreading, telling farmers to keep their birds indoors and stopping markets and auctions.Father arrested after child found in secret closet that was nailed shut Since Oct. 20, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency shows there have been 16 confirmed cases of the highly virulent H5N1 virus.In total, eight were confirmed at Fraser Valley commercial poultry farms, in addition to two small flocks in Merritt and Port McNeill.
The B.C. Agriculture Ministry says once a positive test is confirmed, the flock is quarantined, culled and then disposed of. The ministry says farmers need to remain vigilant despite the preventative measures put in place, and any sick or dead bird should be reported through the province’s wild bird surveillance hotline.Canada must study psychedelic treatment for veteran PTSD ‘immediately’: Senate report
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