Poultry Farm

• Faulty extension cord blamed for fire at N.S. shed where 10K chickens died

  As for the investigation to determine who is responsible for the chickens’ deaths, RCMP say no one has been charged because of a lack of evidence.

  Canada

  Aug 17
  
• 10K chickens dead after ventilation shut off in suspected break-in: N.S. RCMP

  RCMP say about 10,000 chickens died after the barn was broken into and the building's ventilation fans were 'physically' turned off at the switch.

  Crime

  Jul 28
  
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• Bird flu infections detected at six more B.C. farms

  Avian flu is spreading rapidly through British Columbia poultry farms, including half a dozen diagnosed in commercial flocks this week alone.

  Health

  Nov 8, 2023
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• Avian flu detected at seven Fraser Valley commercial poultry farms

  The current H5N1 strain of avian influenza is highly pathogenic and can cause serious disease and death in birds. 

  Health

  Nov 21, 2022