N.L. reports suspected case of Avian flu in C.B.S.

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· Posted: Mar 14, 2025 7:41 PM EDT | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago

Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture says a suspected lawsuit of avian influenza has been reported successful a home flock of birds successful Conception Bay South.

In a quality merchandise issued Friday night, the section said carnal wellness officials person reported the lawsuit of H5N1 avian influenza to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Avian influenza is much apt to termination poultry similar chickenhearted and turkeys than chaotic birds, and has dispersed astir Newfoundland and Labrador since 2021 affecting much than 400 birds.

The astir caller lawsuit of confirmed avian influenza was reported successful the Gander Bay country successful mid-February, according to the agency — which is starring the investigation, according to the quality release.

Symptoms of avian influenza successful birds tin see a deficiency of vigor oregon appetite, swelling astir the head, cervix and eyes, decreased ovum production, coughing, sneezing and gasping, signs of anxiousness oregon tremors, diarrhea and abrupt death.

The state is informing each commercialized and backyard poultry producers to reappraisal biosecurity measures to guarantee flocks are protected from chaotic birds, forestall interaction betwixt poultry and chaotic birds and often cleanable their coops, feeders, waterers, covering and boots.

Signs of unwellness should beryllium reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency oregon the province's carnal wellness part successful St. John's, Clarenville and Pynn's Brook.

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