Tampons for testing for avian influenza. Photo by Merrimon / Getty Images / iStockphoto
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Avian influenza has been reported in the Township of Langley, the third-largest municipality in the Lower Continent to deal with the highly contagious viral infection.
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On Wednesday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the presence of the virus at a commercial poultry business in Langley Township. The latest outbreak comes after recently reported small-scale outbreaks in Summerland, the Sechelt and the River Peace. This infectious strain of bird flu that is sweeping North America was first reported in BC. on April 13 in the North Okanagan Regional District. Since then, herds in Kelowna, Kootenays, Comox Valley, Okanagan-Similkameen, Richmond and Abbotsford have reported cases. Experts say migratory birds are responsible for the current spread and cases are expected to rise as birds fly north for the summer. The Ministry of Agriculture of BC had ordered commercial poultry companies to move herds indoors. He has also advised other measures, such as reducing human access to poultry flocks and increasing cleanliness and hygiene.
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According to the CFIA, 94 sites in Canada have been infected to date, including 15 in BC. (not including the most recent case in Langley Township). About 102,000 birds in BC. and more than two million birds in Canada have been shot down. [email protected] twitter.com/cherylchan More news, fewer ads: Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $ 3.50 a week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, the National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us with your registration today: The Vancouver Sun | The Province.
