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Source: https://www.cjme.com/2023/11/07/avian-flu-forces-sask-farm-to-cull-entire-holiday-turkey-flock/
Avian flu forces Sask. farm to cull entire holiday turkey flock
Regina / 980 CJME
Shane Clausing
Nov 7, 2023 | 3:14 PM
Move over, Mr. Grinch. This year, it’s the avian flu that’s stealing Christmas from a Saskatchewan farm.
Melanie Boldt, co-owner of Pine View Farms, said the farm had to cull its Christmas flock of turkeys after testing found they were infected with avian flu.
“Avian flu is a big concern for poultry producers across Canada and across the globe. Last week, avian flu was detected in our flock of turkeys and, unfortunately, they all had to be euthanized,” Boldt explained.
“That’s just a way to prevent the disease spread and mitigate the risk to surrounding farms.”
According to Boldt, those measures had to be taken in accordance with rules from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Boldt said her farm – located north of Saskatoon – was able to get through Thanksgiving without any avian flu issues, but she suggested it has sprung up again now due to Saskatchewan’s longer fall, which meant birds migrated later in the season than normal...
Avian flu forces Sask. farm to cull entire holiday turkey flock
Regina / 980 CJME
Shane Clausing
Nov 7, 2023 | 3:14 PM
Move over, Mr. Grinch. This year, it’s the avian flu that’s stealing Christmas from a Saskatchewan farm.
Melanie Boldt, co-owner of Pine View Farms, said the farm had to cull its Christmas flock of turkeys after testing found they were infected with avian flu.
“Avian flu is a big concern for poultry producers across Canada and across the globe. Last week, avian flu was detected in our flock of turkeys and, unfortunately, they all had to be euthanized,” Boldt explained.
“That’s just a way to prevent the disease spread and mitigate the risk to surrounding farms.”
According to Boldt, those measures had to be taken in accordance with rules from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Boldt said her farm – located north of Saskatoon – was able to get through Thanksgiving without any avian flu issues, but she suggested it has sprung up again now due to Saskatchewan’s longer fall, which meant birds migrated later in the season than normal...