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Residents asked to report dead birds
The Mississauga News
Dec 7, 2006
In an effort to monitor the presence of avian flu in Canada, the provincial government is asking residents to report any dead birds they find.
A provincial study will examine the many strains of avian influenza that are present in the wild bird population. To date, officials have not come across any influenza strains of concern in Ontario's wild or domestic birds.
For the study, the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC) needs to collect and test a significant number of birds; that's why the group needs help from the public.
Residents who discover dead birds are asked to call the CCWHC at 1-866-673-4781.
Officials warn people not to handle dead birds.
EMail Article Print Article
THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS
Residents asked to report dead birds
The Mississauga News
Dec 7, 2006
In an effort to monitor the presence of avian flu in Canada, the provincial government is asking residents to report any dead birds they find.
A provincial study will examine the many strains of avian influenza that are present in the wild bird population. To date, officials have not come across any influenza strains of concern in Ontario's wild or domestic birds.
For the study, the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC) needs to collect and test a significant number of birds; that's why the group needs help from the public.
Residents who discover dead birds are asked to call the CCWHC at 1-866-673-4781.
Officials warn people not to handle dead birds.