PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (171): North America (Canada, USA) poultry
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AVIAN INFLUENZA (171): NORTH AMERICA (CANADA, USA) POULTRY
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[1] Manitoba: farm birds
USA
[2] Texas (Ellis County): backyard flocks
[3] Michigan (Cass County): backyard flock
Canada
[1] Manitoba: farm birds
Date: Tue 14 Nov 2023 17:11 EST
Source: Winnipeg CTV News [edited]
https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/avian-influenza-detected-in-manitoba-1.6644214
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been detected in
Manitoba. According to the Government of Canada, the highly
transmissible virus was found on a farm south of Winkler. Avian
influenza is a contagious viral infection affecting several species of
birds.
A spokesperson with the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said
several measures are underway to prevent the virus from spreading.
“When HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) is confirmed, all birds
on the farm are humanely depopulated and disposed of,” the
spokesperson said in a written statement. “Other material like litter,
manure, feathers and that could spread the disease are also properly
disposed of so disease is not spread. Premises also go through a
cleaning and disinfection process with CFIA oversight.”
The CFIA said a primary control zone was also established in the 10
kilometres (6.2 mi) surrounding the infected premises. The zone
controls the movements of designated animals and items, such as
poultry and poultry by-products, by using permits. They add all
movement of domestic birds in or out of the zone requires a permit.