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**Pathfinder** · March 28, 2022, 05:35 PM

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Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Southern Ontario

Avian influenza is not a threat to food safety and is a low risk to human health

March 27, 2022

Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

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TORONTO – Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed a case of avian influenza in a poultry flock in Southern Ontario.

Avian influenza is not a threat to food safety but impacts domesticated and wild birds, including chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, ducks, geese and guinea fowl. Ontario poultry and eggs are safe to eat when, as always, proper handling and cooking takes place. Avian influenza is not a public health concern for people that are not in routine contact with infected birds. People working with poultry should take additional precautions and are strongly encouraged to follow all public health guidelines and maintain strict biosecurity.

Biosecurity remains the best tool for poultry producers and small flock owners to protect their flocks from avian influenza. The Ontario government continues to work with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, who is leading the disease response and the poultry industry to support producers and small flock owners and strengthen the high levels of biosecurity already implemented to reduce further spread of the disease. Farmers and small flock owners looking for resources and best practices to enhance biosecurity can visit: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/vet/facts/avian_influenza.htm

Clinical signs of influenza can vary and may include a drop in water and feed consumption, decreased egg production, soft-shelled eggs, coughing and sneezing, diarrhea, bruising of the limbs, listlessness or a sudden increase in mortality rates. Anyone who suspects illness in their flock should contact their veterinarian immediately.

Any farmer that is struggling with the weight of these stresses is urged to reach out and talk to a family member, friend, or health care professional. Free mental health counselling is available to all farmers and farm families by calling 1-866-267-6255.

Farmers and processors needing more information or resources can contact OMAFRA’s Agricultural Information Contact Centre’s toll-free number at 1-877-424-1300.

Ontario Newsroom

https://news.ontario.ca/en/bulletin/1001866/case-of-avian-influenza-confirmed-in-southern-ontario

**Shiloh** · March 29, 2022, 05:58 AM

Source: https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/...industry-group

Bird flu confirmed at London-area farm: industry group
Author of the article:
Dan Brown
Publishing date:
Mar 28, 2022 • 10 hours ago

...The agency didn’t say where the avian flu was found in southern Ontario, but a group of poultry associations that run the emergency response to outbreaks said one farm is in the Thamesford area and the second is in the Waterloo/Wellington area...

**sharon sanders** · March 29, 2022, 07:26 AM

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**Shiloh** · March 29, 2022, 12:09 PM

Source: https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-.../1640207916934

March 28, 2022 – southern Ontario

On March 28, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), subtype H5N1, in a second poultry flock in southern Ontario.

To control any potential spread of the disease, the CFIA has placed the premises under quarantine and is establishing movement control measures and recommending enhanced biosecurity for other farms within that area.

AI is spreading in wild bird populations across the globe and presents a significant national concern as birds migrate to Canada. The CFIA continues to remind anyone with poultry or other susceptible birds to practice good biosecurity habits to protect them from infectious animal diseases.

Resources are available for producers and owners of backyard flocks and pet birds.

**sharon sanders** · March 30, 2022, 08:23 AM

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**Shiloh** · March 30, 2022, 08:57 AM

Source: https://www.wattagnet.com/articles/4...flu-in-ontario

...According to a report on the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) website, one of the farms, in the Oxford region, saw 375 birds die after being exposed to HPAI. There was a total of 8,800 susceptible 4-week-old turkeys on the premises.

The other farm, according to the OIE, is located in the Wellington region, and housed 5650 birds. Of those, 600 turkeys died after contracting HPAI. The birds at this farm were 13-week-old breeding turkeys...

**Shiloh** · March 30, 2022, 05:14 PM

Source: https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-.../1640207916934

March 30, 2022 – southern Ontario

On March 30, 2022, the CFIA confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), subtype H5N1, in a poultry flock in the Township of Woolwich, Ontario.

To control any potential spread of the disease, the CFIA has placed the premises under quarantine and is establishing movement control measures and recommending enhanced biosecurity for other farms within that area.

AI is spreading in wild bird populations across the globe and presents a significant national concern as birds migrate to Canada. The CFIA continues to remind anyone with poultry or other susceptible birds to practice good biosecurity habits to protect them from infectious animal diseases.

Resources are available for producers and owners of backyard flocks and pet birds.

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Found in Turkey flocks: https://www.simcoereformer.ca/news/l...uthern-ontario

**sharon sanders** · March 31, 2022, 06:17 AM

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**Shiloh** · April 1, 2022, 10:00 AM

Source: https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-.../1640207916934

March 31, 2022 – southern Ontario

On March 31, 2022, the CFIA confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), subtype H5N1, in a poultry flock in the Township of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Ontario.

To control any potential spread of the disease, the CFIA has placed the premises under quarantine and is establishing movement control measures and recommending enhanced biosecurity for other farms within that area.

AI is spreading in wild bird populations across the globe and presents a significant national concern as birds migrate to Canada. The CFIA continues to remind anyone with poultry or other susceptible birds to practice good biosecurity habits to protect them from infectious animal diseases.

Resources are available for producers and owners of backyard flocks and pet birds.

**Pathfinder** · April 4, 2022, 11:37 AM

Follow-up report 3
High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with), Canada
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General Information

COUNTRY OR ZONE
ZONE

DISEASE
High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with)

STARTED ON
30-01-2022

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

GENOTYPE/ SEROTYPE/ SUBTYPE
H5N1

CONFIRMED ON
03-02-2022

REASON
Recurrence of an eradicated disease

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

ENDED ON
-

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

REPORTED ON
29-03-2022

LAST OCCURRENCE
29-07-2015

Epidemiology

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
- Unknown or inconclusive

- Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS

On March 25th, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) was notified of high mortality in a commercial turkey farm in Southern Ontario. The CFIA National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease has confirmed that the virus was H5N1. The virus contains unique constellation of gene segments with PB2, PB1, PA and NP belonging to wild bird origin North American lineage influenza A viruses. The remaining gene segments (HA, NA, M and NS) belong to Eurasian Gs/GD lineage HPAI H5N1 viruses belonging to 2.3.4.4B clade circulating in the Atlantic provinces of Canada, USA and Europe. On March 26th, 2022, the CFIA was notified of a high mortality in a second commercial turkey farm in Southern Ontario. The CFIA National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease has confirmed that the virus was H5N1 consistent with other Eurasian Gs/GD lineage HPAI H5N1 viruses belonging to 2.3.4.4B clade circulating in the Atlantic provinces of Canada, USA and Europe Both viruses have HA cleavage site motif “PLREKRRK/GLF” consistent with highly pathogenic avian influenza strains of H5 subtype. The different genomic sequencing suggests distinct introductions. The CFIA has immediately quarantined the infected farms and is implementing strict movement controls and a stamping out policy. A protection zone (3km) and a surveillance zone (10 km) are being put in place around the infected premises. Surveillance is ongoing in the affected area. Wildlife surveillance as well as the Canadian Avian Influenza Surveillance System (CanNAISS) activities for poultry are ongoing in Canada.

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OUTBREAKS 4
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Outbreaks

ob_96414 - Western Nova Scotia

OUTBREAK REFERENCE
NS-HPAIP-2022-001

STARTED ON
30-01-2022

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Farm

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

NUMBER OF OUTBREAKS
-

ENDED ON
-

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
Commercial turkey farm with 2 groups of 5900 birds each : 98% mortality in the 9 week-old birds and 2% mortality in the 3-week-old birds. (NS-IP2) The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises. The lower number of susceptible, cases and dead reflects the outcome of the audit carried out during containment and eradication procedures as reported by the Veterinary Services.

APPROXIMATE LOCATION
Western Nova Scotia

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Nova Scotia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Kings

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Kings, Subd. A

GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
Lat : 45.04

Long : -64.63

SPECIES MEASURING UNIT SUSCEPTIBLE CASES DEATHS KILLED AND DISPOSED OF SLAUGHTERED/KILLED FOR COMMERCIAL USE VACCINATED
Birds NEW Animal - - - - - -
TOTAL Animal 10944 5290 5290 5654 0 -
- NEW Animal - - - - - -
TOTAL Animal 10944 5290 5290 5654 0
...

ob_97248 - Western Nova Scotia

OUTBREAK REFERENCE
NS-HPAIP-2022-002

STARTED ON
02-02-2022

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Farm

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

NUMBER OF OUTBREAKS
-

ENDED ON
11-03-2022

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
The premises is a mixed farm which includes poultry, producing products for local sale (NS IP3) The cleaning and disinfection was completed and approved by CFIA on March 11, 2022, at which time the outbreak was closed. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises.

APPROXIMATE LOCATION
Western Nova Scotia

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Nova Scotia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Hants

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Windsor

GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
Lat : 44.9878

Long : -64.1379

SPECIES MEASURING UNIT SUSCEPTIBLE CASES DEATHS KILLED AND DISPOSED OF SLAUGHTERED/KILLED FOR COMMERCIAL USE VACCINATED
Birds NEW Animal - - - - - -
TOTAL Animal 960 23 23 937 - -
- NEW Animal - - - - - -
TOTAL Animal 960 23 23 937 -
...

ob_100119 - Southern Ontario

OUTBREAK REFERENCE
ON-HPAIP-2022-001

STARTED ON
25-03-2022

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Farm

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

NUMBER OF OUTBREAKS
-

ENDED ON
-

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
Commercial 13 week old breeding turkeys (ON-IP1). The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises.

APPROXIMATE LOCATION
Southern Ontario

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Ontario

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Wellington

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Centre Wellington

GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
Lat : 43.63

Long : -80.39

SPECIES MEASURING UNIT SUSCEPTIBLE CASES DEATHS KILLED AND DISPOSED OF SLAUGHTERED/KILLED FOR COMMERCIAL USE VACCINATED
Birds NEW Animal 5650 600 600 - - -
TOTAL Animal 5650 600 600 - - -
- NEW Animal 5650 600 600 - - -
TOTAL Animal 5650 600 600
...

ob_100120 - Southern Ontario

OUTBREAK REFERENCE
ON-HPAIP-2022-002

STARTED ON
25-03-2022

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Farm

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

NUMBER OF OUTBREAKS
-

ENDED ON
-

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
Commercial 4 week old broiler turkeys (ON-IP2). The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises.

APPROXIMATE LOCATION
Southern Ontario

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Ontario

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Oxford

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
South-West Oxford

GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
Lat : 43.1

Long : -80.8

SPECIES MEASURING UNIT SUSCEPTIBLE CASES DEATHS KILLED AND DISPOSED OF SLAUGHTERED/KILLED FOR COMMERCIAL USE VACCINATED
Birds NEW Animal 8800 375 375 - - -
TOTAL Animal 8800 375 375 - - -
- NEW Animal 8800 375 375 - - -
TOTAL Animal 8800 375 375
...

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https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51318

**Shiloh** · April 4, 2022, 04:32 PM

Source: https://kawarthanow.com/2022/04/04/p...lwyn-township/

Peterborough Public Health investigating confirmed report of avian flu in Selwyn Township
Health unit says risk to human health is low but residents should not touch any sick, injured, or dead wild birds
By kawarthaNOW -
Published April 4, 2022

Peterborough Public Health is investigating a confirmed report of avian influenza (H5N1) discovered in a backyard flock located in Selwyn Township, noting that the risk to human health is low.

This is the fifth report of the highly pathogenic virus confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ontario since March 27. Avian flu has also been found in poultry flocks in the townships of Guelph/Eramosa, Zorra, and Woolwich, as well as in a backyard flock in the Township of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation...

**sharon sanders** · April 5, 2022, 08:39 AM

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**Shiloh** · April 6, 2022, 02:33 PM

Source: https://www.elorafergustoday.com/loc...n-area-5238668

Bird flu found in local duck flock; CFIA controlling movement of birds and product in area
CFIA confirms a bird flu detected at a 'poultry operation involving duck species'
EloraFergusToday Staff
24 minutes ago

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are controlling the movement of poultry in and out of Wellington County after second case of bird flu was detected, this one in a flock of ducks at a commercial operation.

A CFIA spokesperson confirmed by email the highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza, called H5N1, was detected on Monday in the Township of Centre Wellington “related to poultry operation involving duck species.”

This is the second case locally after the virus was detected at a Guelph/Eramosa turkey farm in late March, but it's the sixth overall outbreak in the province...

**sharon sanders** · April 7, 2022, 07:50 AM

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