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Saint-Felix-de-Valois
Report on bird flu
A report broadcast on TVA nouvelles on February 24 reported cases of avian flu in a Saint-Jean-de-Matha farm. This news item refers to the case recorded on January 30, for which a vigilance notice was issued on February 3, 2025. There is therefore no new information regarding the situation and the quarantine notice for the exposure area will soon expire.
A press release from the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) on February 3, 2025 highlighted the high risk in the sector following the discovery of a case in a nearby commercial farm. To discover the primary control zone .
Breeders, both commercial and artisanal, must rigorously apply prevention and biosecurity measures. To this end, following the first outbreaks in Quebec, prevention visits have been suspended on the Municipality's poultry farms and inspection visits by the urban planning department are also limited and by appointment as appropriate, in accordance with the guidelines of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency since a permit is required prior to a visit by the urban planning department to a farm located within 10 km of the primary control zone (ZCP).
The MAPAQ also recommends that owners of farmed birds:
Reporting
In case of unusual mortality or signs of illness, consult a veterinarian. If you are unable to find a veterinarian, call 450 768-6763 to reach the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's hotline to report sick birds or 1 844 ANIMAUX to contact the MAPAQ's Central Reporting Center.
Historical
Since 2022, poultry farmers have been on alert following announcements of avian influenza outbreaks in the country by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The virus (H5N1) that appeared in Canada earlier in the year and is also present throughout the United States. It is associated with high mortality, with more than 90% of infected birds dying. Bird migration periods are conducive to the spread of the disease from wild birds to commercial poultry.
Saint-Félix-de-Valois, poultry hub
The Municipality is one of the most important poultry production centres in all of Eastern America. Several million chickens, hens, eggs and hatching eggs are produced annually in Saint-Félix-de-Valois. This activity has a major impact on the development and dynamism of the community. This is also the source of the Municipality's logo, which proudly displays the rooster as its emblem. The high concentration of this production requires certain measures. Indeed, poultry farms are very sensitive to the spread of avian flu, salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis. For example, the most recent episode of avian flu contamination in Canada in 2015 led to a drastic adjustment of health control measures. This highly contagious disease causes high mortality in farms.
https://st-felix-de-valois.com/2025/...rippe-aviaire/
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Saint-Felix-de-Valois
Report on bird flu
A report broadcast on TVA nouvelles on February 24 reported cases of avian flu in a Saint-Jean-de-Matha farm. This news item refers to the case recorded on January 30, for which a vigilance notice was issued on February 3, 2025. There is therefore no new information regarding the situation and the quarantine notice for the exposure area will soon expire.
A press release from the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) on February 3, 2025 highlighted the high risk in the sector following the discovery of a case in a nearby commercial farm. To discover the primary control zone .
Breeders, both commercial and artisanal, must rigorously apply prevention and biosecurity measures. To this end, following the first outbreaks in Quebec, prevention visits have been suspended on the Municipality's poultry farms and inspection visits by the urban planning department are also limited and by appointment as appropriate, in accordance with the guidelines of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency since a permit is required prior to a visit by the urban planning department to a farm located within 10 km of the primary control zone (ZCP).
The MAPAQ also recommends that owners of farmed birds:
- To avoid any direct or indirect contact between farmed birds and wild birds by confining the birds in a closed building when possible, otherwise in an enclosure with a roof (e.g. net);
- To avoid attracting wild birds by the presence of food, bodies of water or accumulation of water on the ground near the enclosure;
- To clean and disinfect all vehicles or equipment before each entry or exit from the breeding site;
- Limit access to the farm to authorized persons only and ensure that these persons respect the biosecurity measures in force (keep a visitor register, if possible);
- To avoid any contact between backyard farms and commercial farms (e.g. sharing of personnel).
Reporting
In case of unusual mortality or signs of illness, consult a veterinarian. If you are unable to find a veterinarian, call 450 768-6763 to reach the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's hotline to report sick birds or 1 844 ANIMAUX to contact the MAPAQ's Central Reporting Center.
Historical
Since 2022, poultry farmers have been on alert following announcements of avian influenza outbreaks in the country by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The virus (H5N1) that appeared in Canada earlier in the year and is also present throughout the United States. It is associated with high mortality, with more than 90% of infected birds dying. Bird migration periods are conducive to the spread of the disease from wild birds to commercial poultry.
Saint-Félix-de-Valois, poultry hub
The Municipality is one of the most important poultry production centres in all of Eastern America. Several million chickens, hens, eggs and hatching eggs are produced annually in Saint-Félix-de-Valois. This activity has a major impact on the development and dynamism of the community. This is also the source of the Municipality's logo, which proudly displays the rooster as its emblem. The high concentration of this production requires certain measures. Indeed, poultry farms are very sensitive to the spread of avian flu, salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis. For example, the most recent episode of avian flu contamination in Canada in 2015 led to a drastic adjustment of health control measures. This highly contagious disease causes high mortality in farms.
https://st-felix-de-valois.com/2025/...rippe-aviaire/
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