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B.C.B次元官网网址檚 first avian flu outbreak of fall season detected in Chilliwack

Egg farm in Chilliwack B次元官网网址榝irst confirmationB次元官网网址 of highly pathogenic bird flu where 8K birds euthanized
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A Chilliwack poultry farm with 8,000 laying chickens was confirmed to be infected with avian influenza on Oct. 21, 2023, with the flock euthanized on Oct. 22, 2023. (BC Egg)

An outbreak of avian flu has been reported on a Chilliwack poultry farm.

ItB次元官网网址檚 the first confirmation of the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in B.C. this fall, according to a Oct. 21 order of a primary control zone declared by Canadian Federal Inspection Agency (CFIA).

The outbreak is on a commercial egg farm in Chilliwack, where 8,000 layers were producing free-range eggs, said Amanda Brittain, information officer with the B.C. Poultry Association.

B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檝e been expecting this,B次元官网网址 Brittain said. B次元官网网址淲e know that avian influenza moves with the fall migration of wild birds.B次元官网网址

Humane euthanization of the infected chickens took place in Chilliwack on Oct. 22.

Poultry producers are moving to B次元官网网址渞ed-level biosecurity regulations,B次元官网网址 in response.

B次元官网网址淭hat means all farmers are taking extra precautions to keep their flocks safe,B次元官网网址 she said.

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Precautions include changing footwear and clothes before entering barns, consistent sanitization of equipment, and keeping birds indoors.

B.C. Agriculture Minister Pam Alexis said the federal CFIA has the lead on this file, but she did confirm they are dealing with one case so far confirmed in Chilliwack.

B次元官网网址淚 can tell you there is no risk at all to the health of British Columbians; no shortages of food, or any of that. WeB次元官网网址檙e just dealing with the one case right now.B次元官网网址

The province spent $5 million this past spring on education trying to get industry prepared for further outbreaks.

Asked if the minister had advice for farmers, she advised they: B次元官网网址渇ollow those biosecurity standards to a tee, to ensure the safety of your flocks.B次元官网网址

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