Date of publication: 18 Apr 2022 • 18 minutes ago • 3 minutes reading • Join the discussion A truck enters the entrance of Cold Springs Eggs Farm where it was reported that the presence of bird flu was discovered, forcing the commercial egg producer to destroy almost 3 million chickens on March 24 2022 near Palmyra, Wisconsin. To control the spread of the virus, the US Department of Agriculture has required testing of all poultry in a control area set up around the infected farm before the birds or eggs can be sold or transported. The discovery of bird flu on the farm was the first case reported in Wisconsin, but has already been reported on poultry farms in several Midwest states. Photo by Scott Olson / Getty Images
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A highly contagious bird flu has penetrated Saskatchewan poultry flocks just a week after it was detected in a wild bird.
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The Canadian Food and Drug Administration says it has launched an investigation and quarantined two separate flocks after bird flu was detected late last week. It is the first time that bird flu has been detected in commercial poultry flocks in the province since 2007, when a single outbreak occurred in a commercial chicken stall. An affected herd is a commercial herd in the RM of Loreburn, near the east shore of Lake Diefenbaker. The other was a small herd in the backyard in the RM of Moose Mountain in the southeast of the county, according to the agency and the provincial government. “Every contaminated area has been quarantined. “The CFIA has launched an investigation and will adopt movement control measures on other farms within this area,” the CFIA said on its website. The tests come about a week after the virus – namely the H5N1 strain of bird flu – was found in a wild goose near Elrose on April 8, a short drive south of Rosetown and hundreds of miles from the other two sites. where the flu has occurred. was located. The virus is probably an inadvertent reminder of migratory birds. There is no evidence that the cases found in Saskatchewan so far are related. The province’s chief veterinary director has already banned poultry owners from bringing these animals to fairs, auctions, agricultural fairs and other events where birds from a sick feather may flock.
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“Implementing this mandate reduces the risk of transmitting diseases between herds,” a statement at the time said. The chicks are seen on a poultry farm in Pruille-le-Chetif near Le Mans, France, March 4, 2020. Photo by Stephane Mahe / REUTERS Avian influenza strain H5N1 is a highly contagious pathogen that can be particularly lethal to poultry. A report published by an international working group earlier this year states that recent cases have been linked to the deaths of hundreds of wild birds in the Netherlands. thousands of Scottish geese and about 8,000 Israeli cranes. The same genealogy of the virus was found in Newfoundland in December. Since then, the CFIA has detected the virus in herds and wild birds in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec. The United States Department of Agriculture has reported the flu in about 20 states. The flu rarely makes the leap beyond the species barrier for humans. But people who spend a lot of time with infected birds or contaminated environments are at risk. The province says there is “no risk” to food safety. But the virus could be a financial blow to farmers. Infected poultry – those that have been infected and exposed – are often killed. “As far as poultry protection is concerned, we are not talking about a few birds here and there. That’s thousands upon thousands, “said Graham Snell, chief executive of Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan. Snell represents the 72 meat-raising chicken farms across the province that raise poultry for the slaughterhouse. He said these sites have strict security measures to prevent invisible pathogens, even in normal weather. Closed farm visits are recorded and farmers make sure to change boots and clothes to avoid detecting any viruses on the farms.
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At present, Snell said no case has been confirmed on any of these farms. He does not believe that there is a danger to the public. “We urge farmers to improve their game and be careful,” Snell said. The CFIA has warned that it will introduce “movement control measures” on other farms in the affected areas. Official emergency measures to control avian influenza include “the human destruction of all infected and exposed animals”. It has not yet issued emergency orders for herds in Saskatchewan. The CFIA advises people working with poultry to wear protective clothing, including masks, goggles and gloves. Farmers are advised to keep herds away from areas frequented by wild birds and to strictly control access to poultry farms. The county advises farmers to contact their veterinarian if they have concerns about their herd and call the local CFIA office if they suspect bird flu. [email protected]/zakvescera The news seems to be flying at us faster and faster. From COVID-19 updates to politics and crime and everything in between, it can be hard to keep up. With that in mind, Saskatoon StarPhoenix has created an evening headline newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox to make sure you are up to date with the most important news of the day. Click here to sign up.
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title: “Bird Flu Found In Two Saskatchewan Flocks " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-11” author: “Violet Price”
Date of publication: 18 Apr 2022 • 27 minutes ago • 3 minutes reading • Join Dion Martens’s discussion with the CEO of Saskatchewan Egg Producers. Photo taken in Saskatoon, SK on Monday, April 18th, 2022. Photo by Matt Smith / Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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An extremely contagious bird flu has invaded Saskatchewan flocks, sparking farmers’ fears that their birds could be next.
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The Canadian Food and Drug Administration has launched an investigation and quarantined two flocks following the detection of bird flu last week, the first time it has been detected in commercial poultry in Saskatchewan since 2007. “All poultry farmers of all types are concerned. “It’s a stressful time,” said Saskatchewan Egg Producers chief executive Dion Martens. On Monday, the CFIA and the county reported that the flu had been detected in two separate locations – a swarm in the backyard of rural Moose Mountain and another at a commercial facility in Loreburn RM, hundreds of miles away. “Every contaminated area has been quarantined. “The CFIA has launched an investigation and will adopt movement control measures on other farms within this area,” the CFIA said on its website. It is part of a larger wave of bird flu across North America, triggered by the arrival of an extra-infectious strain of the flu called H5N1 that had previously been released in Europe and Asia. The CFIA has identified the flu on farms in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec, and the USDA has identified it in some 20 states. The H5N1 strain is so contagious, Martens said, that egg growers began disinfecting truck tires as they approached barns, fearing they might have found traces of the virus on the road. “This strain of bird flu looks very diffuse and spreads very easily. “So farms are very careful about protecting the health of their herds,” Martens said.
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Martens said farmers are stepping up their defenses to keep bird flu out of barns. Photo by Matt Smith / Saskatoon StarPhoenix The flu was first spotted in Saskatchewan on a wild goose near Elrose on April 8. Dr Trent Bollinger, a veterinarian at the University of Saskatchewan, says migratory waterfowl are the main carriers of the virus, an inadvertent reminder of their annual journey south. Such viruses usually do not make the leap to humans unless a person spends a lot of time with infected birds or in an infected environment. The province says there is “no risk” to food safety. But Bollinger says he can and does kill commercial birds like chickens, often demanding tough measures to stop infections. “Once they get into commercial herds, they try to eradicate the disease in these commercial herds. This often means complete desolation of the herd. “The financial impact there can be quite large,” Bollinger said. The CFIA has in some cases also issued orders restricting the passage of poultry within a given radius around the affected farms, although it had not yet issued such orders in Saskatchewan as of Monday. The province’s chief veterinarian has already banned poultry owners from bringing these animals to fairs, auctions, agricultural fairs and other events – a kind of social distance for birds designed to reduce the risk of spreading. The chicks are seen on a poultry farm in Pruille-le-Chetif near Le Mans, France, March 4, 2020. Photo by Stephane Mahe / REUTERS “As far as poultry protection is concerned, we are not talking about a few birds here and there. That’s thousands upon thousands, “said Graham Snell, chief executive of Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan.
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Snell represents the 72 meat-raising chicken farms across the province that raise poultry for the slaughterhouse. He said these sites have strict security measures to prevent invisible pathogens, even in normal weather. Visits are carefully recorded and limited. Farmers regularly change their uniforms and boots before entering and sites are cordoned off to protect them from the elements. But once a pathogen enters, Martens said, it could spread quickly, which is why Snell is urging members to remain vigilant. “I think we are doing what we can,” Martens said. The CFIA advises people working with poultry to wear protective clothing, including masks, goggles and gloves. Farmers are advised to keep herds away from areas frequented by wild birds and to strictly control access to poultry farms. The county advises farmers to contact their veterinarian if they have concerns about their herd and call the local CFIA office if they suspect bird flu. This article has been updated to include comments from Martens, Bollinger and Snell. [email protected]/zakvescera The news seems to be flying at us faster and faster. From COVID-19 updates to politics and crime and everything in between, it can be hard to keep up. With that in mind, Saskatoon StarPhoenix has created an evening headline newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox to make sure you are up to date with the most important news of the day. Click here to sign up.
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