The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has set up control zones in areas with active outbreaks in Ontario and Alberta to quarantine infected animals and limit the movement of goods and livestock in and out of the affected areas
It’s a stressful experience for farmers and small flock owners, Ireland said, particularly because of the impact on their livelihoods.
She said the agency is preparing to respond to further detections in anticipation of further outbreaks. No human cases have been detected in Canada, and avian influenza is not a significant public health concern for healthy people who are not in regular contact with infected birds. Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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