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    Source: https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploa...-21-2022-1.pdf

    VETERINARY ADVISORY
    Animal Health and Welfare Branch/
    Office of the Chief Veterinarian
    Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

    March 21, 2022
    Avian Influenza Disease Update

    On March 21,2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N1, in a sample taken from a red-tailed hawk that was found in the Region of Waterloo. The hawk was reported to be showing neurological signs and was euthanized.
    Avian influenza is not a threat to food safety and Ontario poultry and eggs are safe to eat when proper handling and cooking takes place...

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    Source: https://www.iheartradio.ca/580-cfra/...rio-1.17535854


    Bird Flu cases confirmed in Ottawa and eastern Ontario
    CTV News Ottawa Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist
    Josh Pringle
    2:51 PM

    Three cases of Bird Flu have been identified in Ottawa and eastern Ontario so far this spring.

    The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative says a Canada goose in Ottawa tested positive for Avian Influenza.

    The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit reported on Thursday that a Canada goose tested positive for Avian Influenza in its area.

    Health officials in the Kingston region reported Bird Flu has been detected in the region. The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative says a redhead duck tested positive for the "highly pathogenic strain" of Avian Influenza (H5N1) strain...

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    • #3
      Source: https://o.canada.com/news/local-news...at-point-pelee

      Avian flu detected at Point Pelee
      Taylor Campbell
      Publishing date:
      Apr 08, 2022 • 5 minutes ago

      A single case of bird flu has been confirmed at Point Pelee National Park.

      The park took to Facebook this week to announce that while had identified a case of avian flu, the park remains safe to visit.

      This year, the country has seen outbreaks of a highly infectious strain — H5N1 — of avian influenza, a virus that affects wild and domestic birds. The disease can be fatal to birds. However, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs reports avian flu is not a public health concern or food safety risk for anyone not in regular contact with infected birds...

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      • #4
        Source: https://www.countyweeklynews.ca/news...ck-in-kingston

        Avian flu found in redhead duck in Kingston
        Steph Crosier
        Publishing date:
        Apr 08, 2022 • 52 minutes ago

        Public health authorities are warning that avian influenza A has been found in the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington region.

        Avian flu is a viral disease that mainly impacts domestic poultry and wild birds such as geese, ducks and shore birds...

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            Follow-up report 8
            Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-), Canada

            ...
            General Information

            COUNTRY OR ZONE
            ZONE

            DISEASE
            Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)

            STARTED ON
            04-11-2021

            ANIMAL TYPE
            TERRESTRIAL

            GENOTYPE/ SEROTYPE/ SUBTYPE
            H5N1

            CONFIRMED ON
            20-12-2021

            REASON
            Recurrence

            CAUSAL AGENT
            Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

            ENDED ON
            -

            DISEASE CATEGORY
            OIE-listed

            REPORTED ON
            07-04-2022

            LAST OCCURRENCE
            05-02-2015

            Epidemiology

            SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
            - Contact with wild species

            - Unknown or inconclusive


            EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
            We report wild birds infected with a Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus strain of H5 subtype in Quebec, as well as additional cases in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario. In Ontario and in Quebec samples, re-assortments of Eurasian and North American lineage have been identified. Wildlife surveillance as well as the Canadian Avian Influenza Surveillance System (CanNAISS) activities for poultry are ongoing in Canada. According to Article 10.4.1.4. of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Member Country should not impose bans on the international trade of poultry commodities in response to notification of infection with any Influenza A viruses in birds other than poultry.
            ...

            Quantitative Data Summary

            MEASURING UNIT
            Animal

            SPECIES SUSCEPTIBLE CASES DEATHS KILLED AND DISPOSED OF SLAUGHTERED/KILLED FOR COMMERCIAL USE VACCINATED MORBIDITY (CALCULATED) MORTALITY (CALCULATED)
            Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus):Strigidae-Suliformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 - 1 - - - -
            Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 30 1 1 - - - -
            American Black Duck (Anas rubripes):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 3 - - - - - -
            Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - 2 - 2 - - - -
            TOTAL - 2 - 2 - - - -
            Redhead (Aythya americana):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - 1 1 - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 1 - - - - -
            Birds NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL 508 406 390 118 - - - -
            Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus):Phasianidae-Galliformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 1 - - - - -
            Canada Goose (Branta canadensis):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - 3 - 3 - - - -
            TOTAL - 5 1 4 - - - -
            Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus):Strigidae-Suliformes NEW - 1 1 - - - - -
            TOTAL - 2 1 1 - - - -
            Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - 1 1 - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 1 - - - - -
            Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis):Accipitridae-Accipitriformes NEW - 3 3 - - - - -
            TOTAL - 5 4 1 - - - -
            Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus):Accipitridae-Accipitriformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 1 - - - - -
            Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura):Cathartidae-Accipitriformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 1 - - - - -
            American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos):Corvidae-Passeriformes NEW - 13 13 - - - - -
            TOTAL - 17 16 1 - - - -
            Common Raven (Corvus corax):Corvidae-Passeriformes NEW - 1 1 - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 1 - - - - -
            Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata):Corvidae-Passeriformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 2 2 - - - - -
            Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus):Accipitridae-Accipitriformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 2 2 - - - - -
            Herring Gull (Larus argentatus):Laridae-Charadriiformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 5 3 2 - - - -
            Great black-backed Gull (Larus marinus):Laridae-Charadriiformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 8 4 4 - - - -
            Common Merganser (Mergus merganser):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 - 1 - - - -
            Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - 1 1 - - - - -
            TOTAL - 2 2 - - - - -
            Common Eider (Somateria mollissima):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 - 1 - - - -
            Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus):Anatidae-Anseriformes NEW - - - - - - - -
            TOTAL - 1 1 - - - - -
            - NEW - 26 21 5 - - - -
            TOTAL 508 499 433 137
            ...
            "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
            -Nelson Mandela

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              • #8
                Source: https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...-bird-flu.html

                Bird flu lands in Haldimand-Norfolk
                Food supply is safe, but residents should steer clear of wild birds
                J.P. Antonacci
                By J.P. AntonacciLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter
                Wed., April 20, 2022

                Bird flu has landed in Haldimand-Norfolk.

                The founder of Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge said three wild birds at her Haldimand County animal rescue tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, with more results pending.

                Two bald eagles and a red-tailed hawk had “definite symptoms” of avian flu, Chantal Theijn said. The birds were lethargic and unable to fly, and could no longer control their necks or hold their heads up.

                “It’s 100 per cent mortality rate once they start showing symptoms, so all three of those birds were euthanized,” Theijn said.

                She suspects the eagles contracted H5N1 by scavenging the corpses of migratory waterfowl that were infected elsewhere and brought the virus to Haldimand...

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                  • #10
                    Source: https://www.chch.com/bird-flu-identi...ure-in-dundas/

                    The City of Hamilton says Avian influenza (bird flu) has been identified in a Turkey Vulture in Dundas.

                    Avian Influenza A (H5N1) is a viral disease that affects mostly domesticated poultry and wild birds, such as geese, ducks and shore birds. The city says wild birds are especially likely to carry and transmit the virus.

                    The city says while avian influenza can be fatal for both wild and domesticated birds, the risk to humans is very low. It says most cases of avian flu in humans have been traced to handling infected poultry (live or dead) or their feces.

                    the city says there is no evidence to suggest that properly cooked poultry is a source of concern of avian influenza infection for people...

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                      • #12
                        Source: https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.co...d-by-avian-flu

                        Stratford discourages bird feeding after young swan killed by avian flu
                        Author of the article:
                        Beacon Herald staff
                        Publishing date:
                        May 20, 2022 • 12 hours ago •

                        Stratford is urging residents and visitors not to feed local waterfowl after one of the city’s young swans recently died from H5N1, the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus currently sweeping across Ontario.

                        Quin Malott, Stratford’s parks, forestry and cemeteries manager, said the swan was found on the bank of the Avon River earlier this month without any obvious signs of trauma. It was sent to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for testing and the results came back positive...

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                        • #13
                          Source: https://blackburnnews.com/midwestern...rk-owen-sound/

                          Avian Flu confirmed at Harrison Park in Owen Sound
                          Harrison Park sign.
                          By Janice MacKay September 20, 2022 12:33pm

                          The City of Owen Sound has reported lab tests confirming the presence of the Avian Influenza virus at Harrison Park.

                          On Friday, staff observed birds in the bird sanctuary at Harrison Park exhibiting possible symptoms of Avian Influenza. Parks staff followed prescribed Federal guidelines and immediately consulted with a local veterinary service and contacted the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). On Monday, September 19, CFIA contacted City staff to confirm positive test results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) from the sampled domestic species on site...

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                          • #14
                            Source: https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.co...ly-due-to-h5n1

                            Three Stratford swans have died, 'most likely' due to H5N1
                            Chris Montanini
                            Publishing date:
                            Sep 20, 2022 • 1 hour ago

                            Three of Stratford’s swans died over the weekend after showing symptoms of H5N1, the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, city officials say.
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                            Quin Malott, Stratford’s parks manager, said staff feeding the bevy on Saturday morning found the first swan dead in the Avon River.

                            The other two swans began looking ill afterwards, one on Sunday and the other on Monday.

                            Although test results were not confirmed Tuesday, both the city’s veterinarian and an avian pathologist at the University of Guelph’s Animal Health Laboratory reported that bird flu was the “most likely cause” of death, Malott said...

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                              Bird flu cases confirmed in Toronto suburbs

                              Radio Canada
                              Posted at 11:03 a.m.

                              The City of Mississauga, near Toronto, confirms the presence of the avian flu virus (H5N1) in the area after receiving multiple calls from residents about sick or dead wild birds.

                              In a statement, authorities in the Region of Peel say cases of the virus were confirmed this week following laboratory tests.

                              "As many migratory birds return to Ontario for the spring, our investigation and response will continue ," said Jay Smith of the Mississauga Animal Service.

                              “ Avian influenza is a contagious viral disease, which can be fatal to wild birds and mammals. »
                              — A quote from Jay Smith, Mississauga Animal Service Director

                              He advises the public to avoid touching wild birds, even if the risk of transmission of the virus to humans is low .

                              Pets like dogs and cats can also contract the disease in some cases.

                              Many cases of avian flu have been identified in the country last year. Several municipalities across the province have received calls about sick or dead birds this year, Peel Region adds.

                              Un chien est mort des suites de la grippe aviaire à Oshawa, en Ontario, confirme mardi l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments (ACIA). Parallèlement, la Ville de Mississauga, près de Toronto, confirme la présence du virus dans la région après avoir reçu de multiples appels de résidents au sujet d'oiseaux sauvages malades ou morts.
                              "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
                              -Nelson Mandela

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