Post by Greg CarrPost by The Bjornsdottirs - LightningAs of Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:05:52 -0230, in message
As part of my workings described in the thread “fat-D-moon onset” on
alt.religion.druid, avian flu virus has become benign to birds and
non-birds as of 0725 UTC/GMT October 23, 2023, and I beg you to search
for evidence of this so as to avoid the planned euthanizing of many
chickens in British Columbia and elsewhere.
Of course if there is no evidence (which should include infected birds
showing signs of recovery) then you can safely flush this post.
It looks to me as though this post can be safely disregarded.
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Correct the guy is bipolar believes in E.S.P. and telepathy with animals and lives unemployed in Newfoundland.
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Avian Influenza cases increasing in B.C.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that birds at eight commercial poultry farms in the Fraser Valley and two small flocks in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Regional District of Mount Waddington have tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus bringing the total to 16 confirmed cases since Oct. 20, 2023.
Staff with B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food continue to work with the CFIA and poultry producers to ensure enhanced biosecurity measures are in place to try to limit the spread of disease and protect flocks.
The fall migration of wild birds is typically when the disease is at highest risk of spreading from wild birds, usually waterfowl, to poultry on farms or in backyard flocks.
B.C.’s chief veterinarian issued two orders in October to reduce the risk of the virus spreading, including restrictions on poultry events, such as shows, markets and auctions, as well as an order for commercial farms to keep their birds indoors.
The Province also introduced a new $5-million Farmed Animal Disease Program earlier this year to help farmers prepare for the risk of animal disease, such as avian influenza. The program helps fund the planning and purchasing of equipment needed for disease response, training exercises, enhanced biosecurity measures, and the research and implementation of strategies to reduce the risk of infection and disease.
While these are important tools to help prevent disease spread and protect flocks and farms, viruses can adapt and spread so it is important that farmers and small flock owners remain vigilant.
If people find a sick or dead bird, they should leave it where it is and report it to B.C.’s wild bird surveillance hotline at 1 866 431-BIRD (2473). For poultry owners who suspect their birds may have avian influenza, they should call their veterinarian, their nearest CFIA animal health office or the BC Animal Health Centre at 1 800 661-9903.
Avian influenza is a federally regulated disease, and the CFIA leads the investigation and response with provincial support for testing, mapping, surveillance and disposal.
Once the CFIA confirms positive tests a process including quarantine, depopulation and disposal occurs.
B.C.'s Animal Health Centre has tested approximately 900 samples since the start of the fall 2023 outbreak and more than 39,000 tests since April 2022.
The laboratory is available for testing seven days a week.
In addition, staff at the Animal Health Centre’s lab is doing genomic testing in partnership with the BC Centre for Disease Control to get a better idea of how the virus is spreading in B.C.
For CFIA information about current state of avian influenza in Canada, visit: https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/avian-influenza/latest-bird-flu-situation/status-of-ongoing-avian-influenza-response/eng/1640207916497/1640207916934
To see a CFIA factsheet about avian influenza, visit: https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/avian-influenza/fact-sheet/eng/1356193731667/1356193918453#a2
For Ministry of Agriculture and Food information about avian Influenza, including what to be on the lookout for, resources for small-flock owners, chief veterinarian's orders and information on testing, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/animals-and-crops/animal-health/reportable-notifiable-diseases/avian-influenza-ai
For a full list of resources for dealing with sick, injured or dead wildlife, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/wildlife/wildlife-conservation/wildlife-health/what-to-do-if-you-find-sick-injured-or-dead-wildlife
Two more cases of avian flu confirmed in B.C.
A chicken in a hen house.
FILE - A chicken in a hen house. (Lasia Kretzel, CityNews Image)
By Srushti Gangdev and Emma Crawford
Posted November 13, 2023 3:07 pm.
Avian flu has been identified at two more commercial poultry farms in the Fraser Valley.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says the latest outbreaks involve a flock in Chilliwack and another in Abbotsford.
These cases bring the total number of outbreaks to 28, with most in the Fraser Valley, but two on Vancouver Island and another in the Thompson-Nicola region.
A separate outbreak was identified on Saturday in Chilliwack.
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According to the CFIA, fall and spring migration seasons are the highest risk periods for the avian flu.
Chief information officer Amanda Brittain previously told CityNews the current strain of the virus is more fatal than previous years.
“Wild birds typically carry the disease,” Brittain said. “This year, this outbreak, they are also dying from it. It is passed through fecal matter and nasal secretions. So, how it gets into a domestic farm is, a wild bird could be flying over the farm, it poops in the range and then when the domestic birds go outside, they are exposed to it.”
Brittain explained that humans can track the illness into farms too, on their shoes from sources like puddles, making it even more important for B.C. poultry farmers to follow strict biosecurity regulations.
Theresa Burns, B.C.’s chief veterinarian, issued two orders last month to reduce the risk of the virus spreading, which include restrictions on poultry events and an order for commercial farms to keep their birds indoors.
The province introduced a new $5 million Farmed Animal Disease Program earlier this year to help farmers prepare for the risk of animal disease.
But Brittain says farmers will take a big financial hit during an outbreak, despite insurance and CFIA compensation to help offset costs.
If people find a sick or dead bird, they should leave it where it is and report it to B.C.’s wild bird surveillance hotline at 1-866-431-BIRD (2473).
-With files from Maria Vinca, Negin Nia, and Hana Mae Nassar