Avian Flu
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Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu has diedThe 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.CanadaDec 22
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Critteraid peacocks saved from euthanasia after avian flu discoveryThere 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.HealthDec 1
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B.C. animal sanctuary says it’s faced ‘unjustified hate’ after avian flu reportedThe animal sanctuary says it's pushing back against misinformation, which has included two petitions incorrectly suggesting a forced cull was underway.HealthNov 12
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B.C. animal sanctuary ‘devastated’ after euthanizing animals due to avian fluCritteraid, 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.HealthNov 10
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18 poultry farms in B.C. dealing with avian flu outbreaksShawn 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.CanadaNov 6
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Reports of sick, dead geese around High River prompt avian flu concernsReports 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.EnvironmentNov 6
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B.C. sees 1st avian flu outbreaks since January as 9 confirmed in poultry stocksA 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.CanadaOct 28
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Calgary petting zoo, farm remains closed as 20 people referred for avian flu testingButterfield 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.CanadaOct 26
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Avian flu discovery prompts Calgary Zoo to close some exhibitsThe 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.HealthOct 20
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Calgary petting zoo temporarily closed after avian flu cases reportedButterfield 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.HealthOct 19
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