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H5N1 detected in Lambton County birds
By Josh Boyce
March 14, 2025 - 2:10pm
Lambton Public Health says H5N1 avian influenza has been detected in birds within Lambton County, although the risk to humans is said to be low.
The spread is mainly attributed to the migration of infected waterfowl.
LPH is working alongside the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to contain, monitor, and respond to the situation...
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PRESS RELEASE
Avian influenza confirmed in poultry flock in Lambton County
March 14th, 2025
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating a confirmed report of H5N1 avian influenza in birds within Lambton County. The investigation includes close collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to contain, monitor, and respond to the situation.
Avian influenza is a viral disease that mostly affects domestic poultry and wildlife such as geese, ducks, and shore birds. No human cases of the virus have been reported at this time in Ontario or Lambton County. Only those individuals who have worked with the affected birds are considered at risk. LPH is currently conducting follow-ups with these individuals.
The H5N1 virus was first detected in Ontario in March 2022 with the same strain of the virus having been detected in many other jurisdictions around the world, including other Canadian provinces and American states. The spread of avian influenza has primarily been attributed to the migration of infected waterfowl.
“The risk of avian influenza for the general public remains low, however, the risk is higher for those who work with sick animals or in contaminated environments, such as farmers. Individuals should take precautions when interacting with and handling birds,” said Dr. Karalyn Dueck, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County.
As a general precaution to prevent avian influenza infections, people should not handle live or dead wild birds or other wild animals, and should keep pets away from sick or dead animals. Individuals should avoid handling wild birds and are encouraged to report any sick or dead birds to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative by calling 1-800-673-4781.
Recommendations for individuals with backyard chickens or other domestic birds are available through OMAFA. Details and associated bylaws for keeping backyard poultry are available by contacting your local municipality.
Avian influenza confirmed in additional poultry flock in Lambton County
March 25th, 2025
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating a second confirmed report of H5N1 avian influenza in birds within Lambton County in 2025. This investigation is separate from the investigation announced on Friday, March 14 and includes close collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to contain, monitor, and respond to the situation.
Avian influenza is a viral disease that mostly affects domestic poultry and wildlife such as geese, ducks, and shore birds. No human cases of the virus have been reported at this time in Ontario or Lambton County. Only those individuals who have worked with the affected birds are considered at risk. LPH is currently conducting follow-ups with these individuals.
“The risk of avian influenza continues to remain low for the general public, however we would like to once again remind those who work with sick animals or in contaminated environments – such as farmers – to take precautions when interacting with or handling birds,” said Dr. Karalyn Dueck, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County.
As a general precaution to prevent avian influenza infections, people should not handle live or dead wild birds or other wild animals, and should keep pets away from sick or dead animals. Individuals should avoid handling wild birds and are encouraged to report any sick or dead birds to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative by calling 1-866-673-4781.
Recommendations for individuals with backyard chickens or other domestic birds are available through OMAFA. Details and associated bylaws for keeping backyard poultry are available by contacting your local municipality.
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