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Bird flu kills several Canada geese in Niverville
Graham Sceviour-Fraehlich
Published yesterday at 5:50 PM CST
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Frank Baldwin, a biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service, says it is unusual to see such high mortality rates related to avian flu in Manitoba.
One case of H5N1 was detected in a human last year in British Columbia, but the Public Health Agency of Canada says this flu poses a low risk to humans.
Frank Baldwin, however, recommends taking certain precautions. Among other things, he advises keeping pets away from dead poultry.
He also recommends that hunters pluck poultry in open areas, wash their hands regularly, and ensure that the meat is thoroughly cooked.
There is a risk to scavengers, such as birds of prey like bald eagles, as well as certain mammals that feed on carrion , says Mr. Baldwin. Cases were confirmed this fall in Manitoba in coyotes, otters, and foxes that contracted the virus and died.
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Bird flu kills several Canada geese in Niverville
Graham Sceviour-Fraehlich
Published yesterday at 5:50 PM CST
...
Frank Baldwin, a biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service, says it is unusual to see such high mortality rates related to avian flu in Manitoba.
One case of H5N1 was detected in a human last year in British Columbia, but the Public Health Agency of Canada says this flu poses a low risk to humans.
Frank Baldwin, however, recommends taking certain precautions. Among other things, he advises keeping pets away from dead poultry.
He also recommends that hunters pluck poultry in open areas, wash their hands regularly, and ensure that the meat is thoroughly cooked.
There is a risk to scavengers, such as birds of prey like bald eagles, as well as certain mammals that feed on carrion , says Mr. Baldwin. Cases were confirmed this fall in Manitoba in coyotes, otters, and foxes that contracted the virus and died.
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