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    Source: https://www.castanet.net/edition/new...-365936-2-.htm

    'High suspect' property for avian influenza in North Okanagan, CFIA testing samples
    Bird flu suspected in valley
    Jon Manchester - Apr 13, 2022 / 12:34 pm | Story: 365936

    A "high suspect" property in the North Okanagan has been identified for possible cases of avian influenza.

    A Canadian Food Inspection Agency spokesperson says only that the premises is located in the Regional District of North Okanagan.

    "Samples are being tested at the CFIA's National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease," the spokesperson said in an email.

    If a notifiable avian flu virus is confirmed by the laboratory, the CFIA says the public will be informed.

    It's not known how long it will take for the test results to come back.

    Meanwhile, it is believed the case may be in the Enderby area...

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    Source: https://ckpgtoday.ca/2022/04/14/avia...okanagan-farm/

    Avian flu case confirmed at North Okanagan farm
    Apr 14, 2022 | 10:45 AM

    B.C.’s Minister of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) at a farm in the North Okanagan.

    Lana Popham said the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading the investigation and response at the unnamed farm, with provincial support for testing, mapping, surveillance and disposal.

    “The ministry has also activated its emergency operations centre and will work with the CFIA, producers, industry and other stakeholders to effectively respond to this outbreak and any others that may occur in B.C.”...

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      Source: https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily...with-bird-flu/

      Cowichan Valley poultry hit with bird flu concerns
      Mill Bay bird owner warned of possible avian influenza in nearby backyard flock
      Sarah SimpsonApr. 22, 2022 12:14 p.m.Local NewsNews

      The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has confirmed “a premises of concern has been identified in the Cowichan Valley” with respect to the avian influenza (bird flu).

      According to the Salt Spring Island Poultry Club, a member was notified by the Ministry that their birds in Mill Bay were within 12 kilometres of a backyard flock that had the virus and they have been advised to take extra precautions.

      The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is the lead agency on the case but said the only confirmed case thus far is the one in the Okanagan and the CFIA don’t release information on suspected cases until they are confirmed...

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          Source: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022AF0016-000649


          New avian influenza case in B.C.
          Monday, April 25, 2022 7:20 PM

          The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a small backyard poultry flock in Kelowna has tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus.

          B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food is working closely with the CFIA and B.C. poultry producers to ensure enhanced prevention and preparedness measures are in place to protect poultry flocks in B.C.

          The infected premises has been placed under quarantine by the CFIA and the ministry has notified producers within a 12-kilometre radius of the positive test result...

          ...Additionally, a recent sample from a bald eagle found in Delta tested positive for the high pathogenicity avian influenza. This is the second bald eagle sample that has tested positive, with another positive case found in Vancouver in February. These samples were collected through B.C.’s wild bird surveillance program for avian influenza, which gathers samples from sick and dead birds as well as sediment samples from wetlands the birds gather on. The surveillance is a partnership between different federal and provincial agencies and the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative....

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                Source: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022AF0028-000686

                Wild, domestic bird avian influenza in B.C.: update
                Information Bulletin


                Friday, April 29, 2022 1:30 PM



                The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a small poultry flock in the Regional District of Central Kootenay has tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus.

                B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food continues to work closely with the CFIA and B.C. poultry producers to ensure enhanced prevention and preparedness measures are in place to protect poultry flocks in B.C.

                The infected premises has been placed under quarantine by the CFIA and the ministry has notified producers within a 12-kilometre radius of the positive test results.
                Owners of small or backyard flocks are urged to continue to be vigilant and have appropriate preventative measures in place. Measures include eliminating or reducing opportunities for poultry to encounter wild birds, reducing human access to the flock, and increased cleaning, disinfection and sanitization of all things (including clothing and footwear) when entering areas where flocks are housed.

                Additionally, seven wild birds that died between April 20 and 27 have also tested positive for H5 strains of avian influenza. The seven include three snow geese and one Canada goose in the Vanderhoof area, and individual bald eagles from Lac la Hache (near 100 Mile House), Bowen Island and Vancouver. These cases follow a similar finding in a bald eagle in Delta this month, and one in Vancouver in February.

                These findings were reported through B.C.’s wild bird mortality surveillance program which gathers samples from sick and dead birds, as well as sediment samples from wetlands on which the birds gather. The surveillance is a partnership between federal and provincial agencies and the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative.



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                    Source: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022AF0031-000710

                    Small flocks in Richmond, Kelowna test positive for avian influenza
                    Information Bulletin
                    Victoria
                    Wednesday, May 4, 2022 4:05 PM

                    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that small poultry flocks in Kelowna and Richmond have tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus.

                    These are the third and fourth small flocks in B.C. that have contracted the virus, presumably through contact with infected migrating wild birds. Owners of small or backyard flocks are urged to continue to be vigilant and have appropriate preventative measures in place.

                    Measures include eliminating or reducing opportunities for poultry to encounter wild birds, reducing human access to the flock, and increased cleaning, disinfection and sanitization of all items (including clothing and footwear) when entering areas where flocks are housed.

                    The infected premises have been placed under quarantine by the CFIA. B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food has notified producers within a 12-kilometre radius about the flocks with positive test results.

                    B.C.’s ministry continues to work closely with the CFIA and B.C. poultry producers to ensure enhanced prevention and preparedness measures are in place to protect poultry flocks. The first confirmation of H5N1 in B.C. poultry was at a commercial producer in the Regional District of North Okanagan in mid-April.

                    Avian influenza is a federally regulated disease, and the CFIA leads the investigation and response with provincial support for testing, mapping, surveillance and disposal.

                    Wild birds have tested positive for H5 strains of Avian influenza in the Vanderhoof area, Lac la Hache (near 100 Mile House), Bowen Island, Delta and Vancouver.

                    The Wild Bird Mortality Investigation Program toll-free hotline, 1 866 431-2473, accepts reports of dead wild birds from the public....

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                        Source: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022AF0032-000749


                        Small flock in Comox Valley tests positive for avian influenza
                        Wednesday, May 11, 2022 4:20 PM

                        The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a small poultry flock in the Comox Valley has tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, which is the first case on Vancouver Island.

                        The infected premises has been placed under quarantine by the CFIA, and B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food has notified producers within a 12-kilometre radius about the positive test results.

                        Seven small or backyard flocks have contracted the virus in B.C., presumably through contact with infected migrating wild birds. Owners of small or backyard flocks are urged to continue to be vigilant and have appropriate preventative measures in place...

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                          Source: https://www.cranbrooktownsman.com/ne...fraser-valley/

                          Avian flu detected in birds at commercial farm in Fraser Valley
                          This is the first case in the Fraser Valley as H5N1 virus spreads across province
                          Jessica PetersMay. 19, 2022 5:03 p.m.News

                          The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a commercial poultry farm in Abbotsford has tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, which is the first case on a farm in the Fraser Valley.

                          The infected premises has been placed under quarantine by the CFIA, and B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food says they have notified producers within a 10-kilometre radius about the positive test results...

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                            Complete list of poultry outbreaks: https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-...934#wb-auto-17

                            Outbreaks in May so far:

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