Poultry

• Thousands of chickens found dead after break-in at N.S. poultry wholesaler

  Thousands of chickens were killed in a break-and-enter at a Nova Scotia poultry wholesalers facility last month, according to the Nova Scotia RCMP.

  Canada

  Dec 5
  
• ‘Real nightmare’: Avian flu strikes 7 Fraser Valley farms, wildlife centre overwhelmed

  There are more dead or dying birds from this season's avian flu outbreak that one small wildlife centre in the Fraser Valley can handle.

  Canada

  Nov 6
  
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• New legislation aims to protect Canada’s dairy, poultry prices amid trade deals

  Members of Parliament are rallying to bolster Canada's system of protecting dairy and poultry prices amid trade deals, and suggest developing countries do the same.

  Canada

  Apr 20
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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
• Bird flu fighters in B.C. face unprecedented challenge, as H5N1 spread across Canada

  The current H5N1 strain is "behaving very differently" to previous versions, says British Columbia chief veterinarian Theresa Burns.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2022
• Avian flu information session to be held in Langley, B.C.

  A session on how to recognize and prevent avian influenza for small-flock poultry farmers/owners will be held in Langley, B.C. on Nov. 2 at the George Preston Recreation Centre.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2022
• Saskatchewan extends animal health control order as avian flu cases continue

  In 2022, a total of 25 avian influenza cases have been reported in Saskatchewan birds, primarily amongst domestic poultry.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2022
• Alberta Livestock Expo sheds light on industry innovation, changes

  According to organizers, around 75 exhibitors from Canada and the United States are in attendance for the annual event, which runs Wednesday and Thursday in Lethbridge.

  Economy

  Oct 5, 2022
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• Avian flu impacts poultry producers amid Thanksgiving turkey demand

  Alberta is bearing the brunt of the avian flu outbreak in Canada. Cases are rising steadily and has consumers wondering if poultry shortages are imminent.

  Consumer

  Oct 3, 2022
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• Avian influenza reported in Saskatchewan

  A map on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website shows the control zones set up to limit the spread of the infection, which is near Hepburn and Petrofka.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2022