Avian Flu

• Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu has died

  The Alberta SPCA says a dog that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza has died, making it the second confirmed fatal case of bird flu in a dog in Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2025
  
• Critteraid peacocks saved from euthanasia after avian flu discovery

  There was concern that Critteraid would have to euthanize its two peacocks, Jake and Nicolaj, and said they were not exposed to the disease and tested negative.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2025
  
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• B.C. animal sanctuary says it’s faced ‘unjustified hate’ after avian flu reported

  The animal sanctuary says it's pushing back against misinformation, which has included two petitions incorrectly suggesting a forced cull was underway.

  Health

  Nov 12, 2025
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• B.C. animal sanctuary ‘devastated’ after euthanizing animals due to avian flu

  Critteraid, an animal sanctuary in B.C.'s interior, says it is "devastated" and facing a "heartbreaking" experience after a case of avian flu was discovered.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2025
• 18 poultry farms in B.C. dealing with avian flu outbreaks

  Shawn Hall, director of the B.C. Poultry Industry Emergency Operations Centre, told Global News that it is a concerning time for poultry farmers in the province.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2025
• Reports of sick, dead geese around High River prompt avian flu concerns

  Reports of dead and dying geese in waterways around the town of High River, Alta., have prompted concerns about the spread of avian flu, including a warning from the municipality.

  Environment

  Nov 6, 2025
• B.C. sees 1st avian flu outbreaks since January as 9 confirmed in poultry stocks

  A list published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency shows the virus has been detected in nine commercial poultry flocks in the region over the last two weeks.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2025
• Calgary petting zoo, farm remains closed as 20 people referred for avian flu testing

  Butterfield Acres, a popular Calgary-area petting zoo, remains closed after nine cases of avian flu were found at the facility in mid-October. Twenty people are undergoing tests.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2025
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• Avian flu discovery prompts Calgary Zoo to close some exhibits

  The discovery of highly infectious avian flu near the Calgary zoo has prompted the facility to close down some exhibits and limit public access to some of its animals.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2025
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• Calgary petting zoo temporarily closed after avian flu cases reported

  Butterfield Acres farm in Foothills County, Alta., was ordered to close after avian flu cases were confirmed. Recent visitors are being asked to monitor for symptoms.

  Health

  Oct 19, 2025