Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Brieanna Charlebois
Publication Date: November 6, 2024 - 19:53
Petting farm in Campbell River, B.C., culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak
November 6, 2024
A petting farm on Vancouver Island says it was forced to cull its entire flock of about 50 chickens and ducks when they contracted the highly infectious avian flu.In the post to social media, Holly Hill Farm in Campbell River says it is “devastated,” noting each bird had a name, but it was forced to kill the flock “to prevent the spread and help protect food sources.”It says Island Health has assured them the risk to their guests is “extremely low,” although recent visitors should monitor themselves for flu-like symptoms for 10 says after their visit to the farm.
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