Small flock owners of B.C. can get key details about avian influenza from the recently released 含羞草研究社満卟菅芯可鐫 factsheet from the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
As of April 28 for example, bird owners are prohibited from taking their birds to any 含羞草研究社渃ommingling含羞草研究社� events like auctions or bird shows, according to the provincial order, which applies to backyard, small flock and commercial bird producers of poultry, domestic waterfowl, doves, and more, until May 19.
含羞草研究社淐ommingling events include poultry swaps, auctions, flea markets, bird shows, fairs, public displays or competitions where birds from multiple sources would be present.
含羞草研究社淧rotecting people and birds from avian influenza requires the cooperation and effort of everyone,含羞草研究社� according to the ministry documents.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency considers a small flock to be up to 1,000 birds.
Fraser Valley Regional District posted a link to the 含羞草研究社淥utreach for Small Flocks含羞草研究社� document to help get the word out on April 27.
There is also a map of avian influenza primary control zones to prevent the spread of AI.
The 含羞草研究社淥utreach for Small Flocks含羞草研究社� document also has info about what to do if a bird owner suspects their flock is infected, or if a dead wild bird is found.
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The ministry also released an order recently stating 含羞草研究社渁ll regulated commercial chicken and turkey operations, as well as commercial duck and geese (both live and egg) producers with 100 or more birds must maintain indoor operations.含羞草研究社�
An avian influenza hotline is now available at 604-855-8255 seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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