Avian Flu Canada

• Avian flu: More than 3M birds affected in Canada amid global outbreak

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the ongoing response to the country's avian influenza outbreak is 'unique' for this time of the year.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2024
  
• Avian flu and dogs: How to protect your pets as cases of the fatal virus rise

  While the avian flu is primarily a disease of birds, it can also infect mammals, especially those who hunt, scavenge or otherwise consume infected birds.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2023
  
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• Dog in Ontario contracts avian flu from wild goose, dies in rare case

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a dog in Ontario was infected with avian flu after chewing on a wild goose and died after developing 'clinical signs' of H1N1 infection.

  Health

  Apr 4, 2023
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• Bird flu’s momentum in Canada worries experts: ‘Potential to become a pandemic’

  The bird flu is spreading across Canada, leaving some experts worried about its potential to become more transmissible among humans, and potentially sparking another pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 25, 2023
• U.K. egg shortage has stores placing purchase limits. Is Canada next?

  The U.K. is dealing with a massive outbreak of avian flu and seeing many cases on commercial farms, impacting egg supply, which is raising concerns of shortages for the holidays.

  Consumer

  Dec 4, 2022
• First case of avian influenza confirmed in Nunavut in infected wild bird

  Residents who hunt wild birds and harvest eggs are advised to wear gloves, wash their hands, and clean their clothing and equipment.

  Health

  Sep 1, 2022
• Avian flu in Canada: Everything you need to know

  Poultry farmers everywhere have been urged to maintain stringent infection control measures and to keep their flocks separate from wild birds.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2022
• N.S. Natural Resources monitoring wildlife birds after avian flu detected

  A confirmed case of the H5N1 avian flu was found in Nova Scotia in a Canada goose last week and now the Department of Natural Resources is testing birds around the province.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2022