CFIA reports avian flu detected in Sask. properties, poultry show
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed multiple cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Saskatchewan, affecting non-commercial properties and a poultry show. Authorities are urging anyone involved in the recent Moose Jaw poultry show to monitor their birds and contact the sick bird call line.
Why it matters
Avian influenza outbreaks pose a significant threat to the poultry industry and can have implications for food security and public health.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has detected the presence of avian flu in Saskatchewan at several non-commercial properties and at a poultry show in Moose Jaw earlier this month.
A case of highly pathogenic influenza associated with a poultry show on Nov. 7 in Moose Jaw was reported by the CFIA and shared in a post by the Saskatchewan Poultry Association on Friday.
If anyone showed or sold their birds at the event, or purchased any birds, they are asked to contact the CFIA’s sick bird call line at 1-403-338-5225.
Others who attended the show but did not show, sell, or purchase birds, are still asked to monitor their own birds at home for the illness.
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