Canada - British Columbia: Avian Influenza in Poultry 2024-25

[Commonground]

10/21/24
Investigations and orders of avian influenza in domestic birds by province
Investigations details happening in each province (including declaration, designation and revocation orders).
https://inspection.canada.ca/en/ani...-bird-flu-situation/investigations-and-orders

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[Commonground]

Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, October 21, 2024

​Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in two premises in Chilliwack and one premises in Abbotsford, British Columbia, in commercial poultry.

The CFIA has advised the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of the confirmed presence of HPAI in Canada. This serves as a strong reminder that HPAI is spreading across the globe, and that anyone with birds must practice enhanced biosecurity procedures.​

https://cahss.ca/cahss-tools/diseas... Inspection Agency,presence of HPAI in Canada

 

[Commonground]

Three new cases of bird flu in B.C. poultry

10/23/24
Excerpt:

Canadian poultry flocks were briefly free of active HPAI cases. On Oct. 2, the CFIA revoked the last remaining primary control zone around an outbreak associated with a farm in Saskatchewan, an agency spokesperson said in an email yesterday.

This means that certain conditions had been met on the infected premises, and movement restrictions and permit requirements had been lifted.

...https://farmtario.com/daily/three-new-cases-of-bird-flu-in-b-c-poultry/
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[Commonground]

Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, October 27, 2024

​The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, in commercial poultry.

The CFIA has advised the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of the confirmed presence of HPAI in Canada. This serves as a strong reminder that HPAI is spreading across the globe, and that anyone with birds must practice enhanced biosecurity procedures.​

https://cahss.ca/cahss-tools/diseas...type-h5n1-in-british-columbia-october-27-2024

 

[Commonground]

Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, October 31, 2024
Canadian Food Inspection Agency

​The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in one premises in the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, in commercial poultry, and in one premises in the Regional District of Qathet, British Columbia, in non-commercial poultry.

The CFIA has advised the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of the confirmed presence of HPAI in Canada. This serves as a strong reminder that HPAI is spreading across the globe, and that anyone with birds must practice enhanced biosecurity procedures.​

https://cahss.ca/cahss-tools/diseas...type-h5n1-in-british-columbia-october-31-2024

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.delta-optimist.com/envi...re-bird-flock-over-avian-flu-outbreak-9770616

Petting farm in Campbell River, B.C., culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak
A petting farm on Vancouver Island says it was forced to cull its entire flock of about 50 chickens and ducks when they contracted the highly infectious avian flu.
Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press
about 19 hours ago

​A petting farm on Vancouver Island says it was forced to cull its entire flock of about 50 chickens and ducks when they contracted the highly infectious avian flu.

In the post to social media, Holly Hill Farm in Campbell River says it is "devastated," noting each bird had a name, but it was forced to kill the flock "to prevent the spread and help protect food sources."

It says Island Health has assured them the risk to their guests is "extremely low," although recent visitors should monitor themselves for flu-like symptoms for 10 says after their visit to the farm.

A spokesman with Island Health confirmed it had been made aware of the outbreak, saying its public health communicable team is monitoring the situation.​..

 

[sharon sanders]

Canada - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Follow up report 40


GENERAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE


ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE


TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY


Listed disease

EVENT ID


5229

DISEASE


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

CAUSAL AGENT


Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE


H5N1

START DATE


2023/09/07

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION


Recurrence of an eradicated disease

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE


2015/02/04

CONFIRMATION DATE


2023/09/14

EVENT STATUS


On-going

END DATE


- SELF-DECLARATION


NO REPORT INFORMATION

REPORT NUMBER


Follow-up report 40

REPORT ID


FUR_170189

REPORT REFERENCE


CAN-2023-HPAIP-041

REPORT DATE


2024/11/07

REPORT STATUS


Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT


- EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION

• Unknown or inconclusive
• Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS


This event is the continuation of event 4294. We report 7 new infected premises (IP) in British Columbia. The CFIA has immediately quarantined the IPs and is implementing strict movement controls and a stamping out policy. Primary control zones (PCZ) have been put in place around the IPs. Surveillance is ongoing in the affected areas. HPAI outbreaks are closed, zoning and movement restrictions were lifted, and quarantines were released on all poultry infected premises in all provinces, except British Columbia and Saskatchewan. WOAH data on poultry and non-poultry can be visualized and extracted on the HPAI dashboard in domestic birds available at https://cahss.ca/cahss-networks/poultry-new (select poultry categories to show data related to poultry events 4294 and 5229). Wildlife surveillance as well as the Canadian Notifiable Avian Influenza Surveillance System (CanNAISS) activities for poultry are ongoing in Canada. QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY MEASURING UNIT



Susceptible - 3,431,408

Cases - 81,794

Deaths - 3,349,631
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ob_142536 - BC-HPAIP-2023-173 - City of Abbotsford (BC-IP173)


Report details follow for the next several posts on this thread:



OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-173

START DATE


2024/11/03

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


- FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Abbotsford

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


City of Abbotsford (BC-IP173)

Latitude, Longitude


49.02 , -122.371

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial layer and broiler breeder farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises.
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142531 - BC-HPAIP-2023-167 - City of Abbotsford (BC-IP167)

OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-167

START DATE


2024/10/29

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


- FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Abbotsford

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


City of Abbotsford (BC-IP167) Latitude, Longitude


49.02 , -122.3

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial turkey farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises.
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142529 - BC-HPAIP-2023-165 - City of Chilliwack (BC-IP165)

OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-165

START DATE


2024/10/29

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


Clade: 2.3.4.4b - Lineage: Reassortment Eurasian and North American

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Chilliwack

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


City of Chilliwack (BC-IP165) Latitude, Longitude


49.111 , -122.05

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial duck and broiler farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises. - Cluster: Gene segments PB2, PA, NP and NA belonging to North American lineage and gene segments PA, HA, NA and M to Eurasian lineage
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142535 - BC-HPAIP-2023-171 - City of Abbotsford (BC-IP171)

OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-171


START DATE


2024/10/31


END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


- FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Abbotsford

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


City of Abbotsford (BC-IP171) Latitude, Longitude


49.02 , -122.351

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial Layer farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises.
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142533 - BC-HPAIP-2023-169 - City of Abbotsford (BC-IP169)

OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-169

START DATE


2024/10/30

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


- FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Abbotsford

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


City of Abbotsford (BC-IP169) Latitude, Longitude


49.03 , -122.37

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial Layer farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises.
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142532 - BC-HPAIP-2023-168 - Regional District of Qathet (BC-IP168)

OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-168

START DATE


2024/10/27

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


- FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Powell River

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Powell River B

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Backyard

LOCATION


Regional District of Qathet (BC-IP168) Latitude, Longitude


49.83 , -124.47

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal


AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a non-commercial Chicken, Turkey, Goose farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises.
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142530 - BC-HPAIP-2023-166 - City of Chilliwack (BC-IP166)


OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-166

START DATE


2024/10/29

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


Clade: 2.3.4.4b - Lineage: Reassortment Eurasian and North American

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley


THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Chilliwack

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


City of Chilliwack (BC-IP166) Latitude, Longitude


49.16 , -121.81

(Approximate location)


OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal


AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial Layer farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises. - Cluster: Gene segments PB2, PA, NP and NA belonging to North American lineage and gene segments PA, HA, NA and M to Eurasian lineage
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142051 - BC-HPAIP-2023-162 - City of Chilliwack (BC-IP162)


OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-162

START DATE


2024/10/25

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


Clade: 2.3.4.4b - Lineage: Reassortment Eurasian and North American

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley D

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


City of Chilliwack (BC-IP162) Latitude, Longitude


49.171 , -121.78

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial Layer farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises. - Cluster: Gene segments PB2, PA, NP and NA belonging to North American lineage and gene segments PA, HA, NA and M to Eurasian lineage
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142053 - BC-HPAIP-2023-164 - City of Abbotsford (BC-IP164)

OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-164

START DATE


2024/10/27

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


Clade: 2.3.4.4b - Lineage: Reassortment Eurasian and North American

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Abbotsford

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


City of Abbotsford (BC-IP164) Latitude, Longitude


49.03 , -122.27

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial Duck and Layer farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises. - Cluster: Gene segments PB2, PA, NP and NA belonging to North American lineage and gene segments PA, HA, NA and M to Eurasian lineage
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142054 - SK-HPAIP-2023-045 - Rural Municipality of Willner No. 253 (SK-IP45)

OUTBREAK REFERENCE


SK-HPAIP-2023-045

START DATE


2024/10/24

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


Clade: 2.3.4.4b - Lineage: Reassortment Eurasian and North American

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Saskatchewan

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Division No. 11

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Willner No. 253

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


Rural Municipality of Willner No. 253 (SK-IP45) Latitude, Longitude


51.27 , -106.01

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial Broiler Breeder farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises. - Cluster: Gene segments PB2, PA, NP and NA belonging to North American lineage and gene segments PA, HA, NA and M to Eurasian lineage
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[sharon sanders]

ob_142052 - BC-HPAIP-2023-163 - City of Abbotsford (BC-IP163)

OUTBREAK REFERENCE


BC-HPAIP-2023-163

START DATE


2024/10/27

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


Clade: 2.3.4.4b - Lineage: Reassortment Eurasian and North American

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


British Columbia

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Fraser Valley

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Abbotsford

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Farm

LOCATION


City of Abbotsford (BC-IP163) Latitude, Longitude


49.01 , -122.23

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a commercial Broiler Breeder farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises. - Cluster: Gene segments PB2, PA, NP and NA belonging to North American lineage and gene segments PA, HA, NA and M to Eurasian lineage
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229?reportId=170189&fromPage=event-dashboard-url

 

[Pathfinder]

Investigations and orders of avian influenza in domestic birds by province
...
Investigations details happening in each province (including declaration, designation and revocation orders).

Choose a province:
British Columbia
...
Date detected Infected Premises (IP) location Province Premises type WOAH premises classification Primary control zone (PCZ) - Map Status of order declaring PCZ

November 9, 2024 BC-IP180 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry To be determined To be determined
November 8, 2024 BC-IP179 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
November 8, 2024 BC-IP178 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
November 8, 2024 BC-IP177 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
November 8, 2024 BC-IP176 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
November 7, 2024 BC-IP175 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
November 7, 2024 BC-IP174 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
November 3, 2024 BC-IP173 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
November 1, 2024 BC-IP172 Regional District of Strathcona British Columbia non-commercial non-poultry N/A N/A
November 1, 2024 BC-IP171 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
November 1, 2024 BC-IP170 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-237 Active
November 1, 2024 BC-IP169 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
October 31, 2024 BC-IP168 Regional District of Qathet British Columbia non-commercial poultry PCZ-241 Active
October 31, 2024 BC-IP167 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-240 Active
October 30, 2024 BC-IP166 City of Chilliwack British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-236 Active
October 30, 2024 BC-IP165 City of Chilliwack British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-239 Active
October 28, 2024 BC-IP164 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-237 Active
October 27, 2024 BC-IP163 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-237 Active
October 25, 2024 BC-IP162 City of Chilliwack British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-236 Active
October 21, 2024 BC-IP161 City of Abbotsford British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-237 Active
October 21, 2024 BC-IP160 City of Chilliwack British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-236 Active
October 21, 2024 BC-IP159 City of Chilliwack British Columbia commercial poultry PCZ-236 Active​

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https://inspection.canada.ca/en/ani...-bird-flu-situation/investigations-and-orders

 

[Pathfinder]

Source: https://www.delta-optimist.com/envi...re-bird-flock-over-avian-flu-outbreak-9770616

Petting farm in Campbell River, B.C., culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak
A petting farm on Vancouver Island says it was forced to cull its entire flock of about 50 chickens and ducks when they contracted the highly infectious avian flu.
Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press
about 19 hours ago

​A petting farm on Vancouver Island says it was forced to cull its entire flock of about 50 chickens and ducks when they contracted the highly infectious avian flu.

In the post to social media, Holly Hill Farm in Campbell River says it is "devastated," noting each bird had a name, but it was forced to kill the flock "to prevent the spread and help protect food sources."

It says Island Health has assured them the risk to their guests is "extremely low," although recent visitors should monitor themselves for flu-like symptoms for 10 says after their visit to the farm.

A spokesman with Island Health confirmed it had been made aware of the outbreak, saying its public health communicable team is monitoring the situation.​..

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Strathcona Regional District
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strathcona_Regional_District

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Excerpt from post #18:

Investigations and orders of avian influenza in domestic birds by province
...​
November 1, 2024 BC-IP172 Regional District of Strathcona British Columbia non-commercial non-poultry N/A N/A

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Holly Hill’s barnyard petting farm is now closed for the season!

A letter from us:

My heart is broken, and my tears will not stop. We had to say goodbye to every single chicken and duck on our farm. We found out yesterday that our flock of chickens and ducks contracted an incurable avian disease from a wild migratory bird that visited our barnyard. Avian influenza viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and is prevalent this time of year. Unfortunately, the virus sometimes spreads from wild birds and impacts domestic flocks such as our farm.

Out of the utmost respect for our community and their safety, we contacted Island Health and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency immediately.

We were mandated to kill all of our birds in order to prevent the spread and help protect food sources. As most of you know, my chickens and ducks each had names and were more than just ‘livestock.’ There were about 50. I am devastated. Our flock was humanely killed, and in accordance with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, it will only take about 14 days after the clean to have chickens and ducks again. However, I don’t think my heart can take it; we’ll see.

According to the Government of Canada’s website, “There has only been one human case of A(H5N1) (avian influenza) ever reported in Canada.” This was in a returning traveler in 2014. Island Health has assured us that the risk to our guests was extremely low. However it is recommended that anyone who visited the farm recently should monitor themselves for flu-like symptoms for 10 days from their visit.

It is fortunate that the rest of our animals are safe. In the past, Avian Influenza has occasionally infected other species but these are generally ones that ate infected birds. We will continue to monitor them, as we always do, to ensure they remain in great health.

We live in a small and incredible community; one that we grew up in and have gratefully served for nearly 15 years. But I am rational enough to recognize that this news could easily get distorted and decimate our small business. Will this be the end of Holly Hill Farm? My heart can’t take the thought. I suppose our future is in your hands. I hope you hold us tight.

Sincerely, Katie
Holly Hill Farm, Campbell River
November 3rd 2024​

https://hollyhillfarmcampbellriver.com/

 

[sharon sanders]

Please see:

Canada - British Columbia health statement: First presumptive positive human case of H5 avian influenza detected in B.C. - confirming test pending - November 9, 2024​