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Québec, Canada - Avian influenza in backyard birds and poultry 2022-2026

Canada - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Follow up report 20


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
2015/02/22

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/09/14

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE - SELF-DECLARATION

NO REPORT INFORMATION

REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 20

REPORT ID
FUR_165942

REPORT REFERENCE
CAN-2023-HPAIP-021

REPORT DATE
2024/02/22

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. No new outbreak of HPAI in poultry was detected. 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
Animal

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated Birds (DOMESTIC)NEW3042292297500TOTAL3360054801148009732 7995700

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

CLINICAL SIGNS
YES

METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC
Diagnostic test, Clinical
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD), Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal HealthBirds822023/09/142024/02/20Positive
Gene sequencingCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD), Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal HealthBirds822023/09/142024/02/20Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Veterinary Laboratory and Pathology ServicesBirds12024/02/022024/02/02Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Alberta Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Economic DevelopmentBirds62023/09/272024/02/13Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)Birds52023/10/252024/02/13Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph, OntarioBirds12024/01/302024/01/30Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Prairie Diagnostic Services inc., Saskatoon, SaskatchewanBirds92023/09/202024/01/17Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Animal Health Centre, British Columbia Ministry of AgricultureBirds492023/10/202024/01/12Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Lethbridge LaboratoryBirds92023/09/112023/12/12Positive
​https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229
 
Canada - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Follow up report 22


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
2015/02/20

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/09/14

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE- SELF-DECLARATION

NO REPORT INFORMATION

REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 22

REPORT ID
FUR_166484

REPORT REFERENCE
CAN-2023-HPAIP-023

REPORT DATE
2024/03/15

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. No new outbreaks of HPAI in poultry were detected. 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
Animal

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated Birds (DOMESTIC)NEW386212001200266200TOTAL33639178131481 297328262000

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

CLINICAL SIGNS
YES

METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC
Diagnostic test, Clinical
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD), Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal HealthBirds822023/09/142024/02/20Positive
Gene sequencingCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD), Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal HealthBirds822023/09/142024/02/20Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Veterinary Laboratory and Pathology ServicesBirds12024/02/022024/02/02Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Alberta Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Economic DevelopmentBirds62023/09/272024/02/13Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)Birds52023/10/252024/02/13Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph, OntarioBirds12024/01/302024/01/30Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Prairie Diagnostic Services inc., Saskatoon, SaskatchewanBirds92023/09/202024/01/17Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Animal Health Centre, British Columbia Ministry of AgricultureBirds492023/10/202024/01/12Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Lethbridge LaboratoryBirds92023/09/112023/12/12Positive
​https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5229
 
Avian influenza detected again in Estrie

Radio-Canada
Posted April 12 at 1:03 p.m. CST

A case of avian flu, called H5N1, was detected in a non-commercial breeding facility located in the Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality (MRC)

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website, the case has not been detected in poultry.

The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) notified the owners of small bird farms in the area by email. They are also informed that the risk of your birds contracting the avian influenza virus is currently high .

Livestock owners must also “rigorously” apply prevention and biosecurity measures. It is also recommended, among other things, to confine the birds in a closed building, to avoid attracting wild birds with food or bodies of water near the enclosures and above all, to avoid contact between birds. commercial and non-commercial breeding with the exchange of personnel, for example.

Asked to explain the situation, the MAPAQ said they did not have a spokesperson available Friday.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2064488/h5n1-poules-grippe-canards-ascot-corner

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Investigations and orders of avian influenza in domestic birds by province

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Date detected Infected Premises (IP) location Question Province Premises type Question WOAH premises classification Question Primary control zone (PCZ) Question - Map Status of order declaring PCZ
April 10, 2024 QC-IP54
Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality Quebec non-commercial non-poultry N/A N/A
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https://inspection.canada.ca/animal...ns-and-orders/eng/1688503773556/1688503774196
 
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I am guessing this is a wild bird at a backyard poultry breeding facility? They mention not to attract wild birds so.....
 
Canada - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 12


GENERAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
Listed disease

EVENT ID
5250

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

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2023/09/20

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Recurrence of an eradicated disease

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
2015/01/25

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/09/28

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE- SELF-DECLARATION

NO REPORT INFORMATION

REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 12

REPORT ID
FUR_166946

REPORT REFERENCE
CAN-2023-HPAI-013

REPORT DATE
2024/04/19

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT

EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
  • Contact with wild species
  • Unknown or inconclusive
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
This event is the continuation of event 4191. We report one new outbreak of HPAI in domestic non-poultry in Quebec. Remaining non-poultry outbreaks in domestic birds are closed. 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 non-poultry category to show data related to non-poultry events 4191 and 5250). 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

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated Birds (DOMESTIC)NEW5512124300TOTAL83356656526800

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

CLINICAL SIGNS
YES

METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC
Clinical, Diagnostic test
Gene sequencingCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD), Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal HealthBirds172023/09/282024/04/17Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD), Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal HealthBirds172023/09/282024/04/17Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)Birds12024/04/102024/04/10Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Veterinary Laboratory and Pathology ServicesBirds12024/01/092024/01/23Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), National Centre for Animal Disease (NCAD), Lethbridge LaboratoryBirds12023/12/202023/12/20Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Prairie Diagnostic Services inc., Saskatoon, SaskatchewanBirds32023/11/092023/12/12Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Animal Health Centre, British Columbia Ministry of AgricultureBirds32023/11/072023/12/12Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)Alberta Agriculture Forestry and Rural Economic DevelopmentBirds62023/09/252023/12/12Positive
Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph, OntarioBirds12023/10/202023/10/20Positive
https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5250

NEW OUTBREAKS

OB_134053 - QC-2023-HPAI-054 - HAUT-SAINT-FRANÇOIS REGIONAL COUNTY MUNICIPALITY (QC-IP54)​

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OUTBREAK REFERENCE


QC-2023-HPAI-054

START DATE


2024/04/01

END DATE


- DETAILED CHARACTERISATION


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

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Québec

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Le Haut-Saint-François T

HIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION


Eaton

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT


Backyard

LOCATION


Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality (QC-IP54)

Latitude, Longitude


45.39 , -71.77

(Approximate location)

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER


- MEASURING UNIT


Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION


- This is a non-commercial non-poultry Chicken - Broiler, Chicken - Layer, Duck - Pet backyard farm. The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises. - Cluster: Gene segments PB2, PB1 and PA belonging to North American lineage and gene segments HA, NP, NA, M and NS to Eurasian lineage SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated Birds (DOMESTIC)
Non-poultry birdsNEW5512124300TOTAL5512124300


METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC


Clinical, Diagnostic test

​
 
This report is about domestic chickens and ducks in a non-commercial setting. There is a comment about not banning poultry exports..so they categorized this event as non-poultry avian flu??
 
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:
Quebec
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https://inspection.canada.ca/en/ani...-bird-flu-situation/investigations-and-orders
 
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Les Maskoutains Regional County Municipality
/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Maskoutains_Regional_County_Municipality
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Translation Google

A case of bird flu declared in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot

November 19, 2024

Avian flu is present in a poultry farm in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The CFIA confirmed on Sunday that a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was discovered in Quebec this fall.

La Terre de chez nous indicates that the infected poultry flock came from a non-quota commercial farm, according to data collected by the Quebec Poultry Disease Control Team.

The newspaper points out that this is an area with a high density of poultry farming and a control zone has been set up to minimise the spread to other farms.

As of September 1, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reported 950,000 cases of infected birds in Quebec alone.

https://m105.ca/nouvelle/une-cas-de-grippe-aviaire-declare-a-sainte-helene-de-bagot/

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La Vallée-du-Richelieu Regional County Municipality
/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Vall%C3%A9e-du-Richelieu_Regional_County_Municipality

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Translation Google

Two poultry flocks in Montérégie infected with bird flu

The virus does not in any way endanger the activities of poultry producers.

Published on November 19, 2024 at 11:28 a.m.
Updated November 19, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
Ghislain Plourde

A second case of avian flu (H5N1) in a poultry flock is confirmed in Montérégie.

The new infected herd, a commercial farm, is located in the Carignan sector.

The day before, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency had confirmed a first case, this time in a commercial farm in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot.

The activities of the Quebec Poultry Farmers (ÉVQ) are in no way jeopardized by the appearance of these cases.

Producers and other poultry stakeholders will simply increase biosecurity measures in affected areas.

“Spring and fall are the periods when this virus is most likely to spread. When we enter a chicken coop inhabited by chickens or turkeys, we take precautionary measures that we apply year-round. I would say that this morning, the Éleveurs de volailles du Québec (ÉVQ) woke up with this awareness to do more. We do what we do every day, but we think about it more.”
- Benoit Fontaine, president of the Poultry Farmers of Quebec

There are 1,600 chicken and turkey farms in Quebec, including approximately 200 in Montérégie.

https://www.noovo.info/nouvelle/deu...teregie-infectes-par-la-grippe-aviaire.html​​
 
Translation Google

Third outbreak of bird flu detected in Quebec

Marianne Langlois
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:10 PM
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:14 PM

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed that another outbreak of avian flu was detected in Lotbinière, near Quebec City, on Wednesday.

The discovery was made on a commercial poultry farm.

Another case was also reported in the city of Abbotsford in British Columbia.

A commercial poultry farm in the west of the country was also affected.

Both cases were reported on Wednesday.
​
Several cases

Earlier this week, a first case of bird flu since January was declared in a bird farm in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, between Saint-Hyacinthe and Drummondville.

The next day, another outbreak was reported, this time on a farm in Montérégie which had been hit by a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Let us recall that the first Canadian woman infected with the avian flu virus was a young woman from British Columbia whose health is currently considered critical.

The World Organisation for Animal Health reminds that any farmer who suspects that one of his or her birds may be affected must inform the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Anyone who finds a sick or dead wild bird is also urged to contact the World Organisation for Animal Health to report their discovery.

https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2024/11/20/une-troisieme-eclosion-de-grippe-aviaire-detectee-au-quebec
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Investigations and orders of avian influenza in domestic birds by province

Investigations details happening in each province (including declaration, designation and revocation orders).
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https://inspection.canada.ca/en/ani...-bird-flu-situation/investigations-and-orders​
 
LPAI H5 has been detected in two of the three outbreaks that are currently occurring in commercial farms in Quebec.

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Latest bird flu situation

We are currently responding to cases avian influenza in domestic birds across Canada. Anyone with birds must practice good biosecurity habits to protect poultry and prevent disease.

To date, the most common avian influenza virus in domestic birds has been highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N1.

On November 8, 2024, the CFIA confirmed the presence of the HPAI H5N2 subtype in poultry in British Columbia.

On November 25, 2024, the CFIA detected low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI), subtype H5, in Quebec.

The HPAI virus found in U.S. dairy cattle has not been detected in birds or any other animals in Canada.

Avian influenza is not a food safety concern. There is no evidence to suggest that eating cooked poultry or eggs could transmit the virus to humans.
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Date modified: 2024-11-29

https://inspection.canada.ca/en/ani...ble/avian-influenza/latest-bird-flu-situation
 
Translation Google
logo-stfelix-2x.png
Saint-Felix-de-Valois​

ATTENTION – bird flu

February 3, 2025 — News , Alerts

The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) wishes to inform you that a case of avian influenza of subtype H5 has been detected in a commercial farm near your municipality.

As a backyard or small bird owner, you should be aware that the risk of your birds contracting the avian influenza virus is currently high.

Prevention and biosecurity measures must be rigorously applied, both on commercial farms and in backyards and small bird farms (e.g. urban chickens).

Read the Warning Notice , share it and display it in the chicken coop.

Also display this fact sheet , as a reminder of the basic rules for protecting your flock against avian flu.

The requirements set out in the Regulation respecting the health conditions of places where captive birds are kept must be respected at all times .

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.

General information for citizens

If you need to inform your citizens, consult and disseminate the information available on the Avian Flu | Government of Quebec web page (quebec.ca) .

​https://st-felix-de-valois.com/2025/02/03/grippe-aviaire-5/
 
Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...k-detected-on-poultry-farm-north-of-montreal/

Avian flu outbreak detected on poultry farm north of Montreal
By Joe Lofaro
Published: February 25, 2025 at 6:00AM EST​

A farm in Quebec’s Lanaudière region is dealing with an outbreak of avian flu.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reports that an outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected on Jan. 31 on a commercial poultry farm near Saint-Jean-de-Matha, Que., about 100 kilometres north of Montreal.

The federal agency has established a primary control zone in the area to limit the spread of infection.​

It marks the first outbreak of the virus this year after avian flu started being detected in wild birds in Quebec in April 2022. The CFIA detected two cases of avian influenza on Quebec poultry farms last November.

There have been 58 locations with avian flu detected in Quebec, with 1,465,500 birds impacted, according to the CFIA.​..
 
Related to posts 72 and 73 above:

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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.
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​https://st-felix-de-valois.com/2025/02/25/reportage-sur-la-grippe-aviaire/
 
Related to the post above:

Knowlton, Que., duck farm confirms case of avian flu, says products remain safe
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CBC News · Posted: Sep 17, 2025 12:41 PM CDT | Last Updated: 25 minutes ago

A duck farming company based in Quebec's Eastern Townships said it discovered a case of avian flu at its Knowlton, Que., farm on Monday.

The company, Canards du Lac Brome, says the case is isolated and its products remain safe to eat.

In a news release Wednesday, it said the farm was placed under quarantine and the company is collaborating with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as well as Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-duck-farm-avian-flu-case-1.7636197
 
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