November 25, 2024

 

HPAI returns to Quebec, Canada, in mid-November

 
 

 

Avian influenza has resurfaced in Quebec, Canada, in mid-November after a period of relative calm.

 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed two new infections in commercial poultry flocks, marking the first cases since February 2024. These outbreaks were detected in two regions: Les Maskoutains and La Vallée-du-Richelieu.

 

The CFIA reported that the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in these areas on November 17 and 18, respectively. The specific details regarding the size of the flocks or the types of birds affected have not been disclosed. These new cases bring the total number of commercial poultry flocks affected in Quebec to four for 2024.

 

Quebec is not the only province in Canada grappling with avian influenza. This year, other provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, have also reported cases of HPAI in commercial poultry.

 

- aviNews

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