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Avian flu: two cases identified in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
After analysis on July 12, 2022, two cases of avian flu were detected in wild birds in the archipelago. In an interview, the deputy director of the agriculture, food, water and biodiversity department of the Department of Territories, Food and the Sea answered our questions about the virus that is not very contaminating for humans.
Viviane Dauphoud-Eddos • Published on July 23, 2022 at 09:39
In Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, only gulls have been infected with bird flu. This is good news according to the Direction des Territoires, de l'Alimentation et de la Mer. These birds were part of the positively identified bird flu reservoir in Newfoundland. Ten samples were taken on July 12, following the launch of a health alert.
The concerns are mainly about the health of the wild birds of the emblematic site of the large dovecote.
Carole Coquio, Deputy Director of the Agriculture, Food, Water and Biodiversity Department of the Department of Territories, Food and the Sea
Despite the low number of cases detected and its limitation to gulls, at present, the authorities remain very vigilant. A monitoring network has been set up by the Department of Territories, Food and the Sea .
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Laying hens out of danger
With regard to the flock of laying hens, the fact that it is not in the open air prevents possible contamination between wild animals and those of this farm. These are inside a building.
Breeders know the rules and put them in place. We have no particular concerns about farms in Miquelon.
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Avian Influenza Vigilance
Updated on 07/20/2022
A bird surveillance network has been set up in the archipelago in connection with the census, in Canada, of several cases of H5N1 (avian influenza) in birds. Following several recent reports of birds found dead, the DTAM's agriculture, food, water and biodiversity department took samples from these birds to detect possible cases of avian flu.
On July 12, 9 samples were taken (6 from guillemots, 3 from gulls): 2 samples from gulls were positive and therefore attest to the contamination of these two birds. All other samples are negative.
At this stage, the DTAM would like to remind you that:
Weakened or dead animals may be encountered on the archipelago: these situations are generally normal.
Given the presence of avian flu in wildlife in neighboring areas, enhanced monitoring has been put in place: the DTAM coordinates this monitoring in conjunction with the OFB, the veterinarian and the federation of hunters.
in the event of the discovery of three dead birds within a radius of 500 m, the population is asked to report them to one of the following services:
- the agriculture, food, water and biodiversity department of the DTAM at 55 19 91;
- the veterinary clinic at 55 02 41;
- the French Office for Biodiversity on 55 62 40;
- the federation of hunters on 55 47 90 or 55 25 92.
If contact with wild animals is unavoidable, wear gloves and a mask or use two plastic bags inserted into each other, then wash your hands thoroughly.
In order to avoid the spread of the disease in domestic poultry, it is recommended to bring the poultry and their feed indoors and to avoid taking them out as much as possible.
The DTAM thanks you for your collaboration.
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