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Avian Influenza numbers continue to increase

The number of Avian Influenza cases in Western Canada continues to climb.

The risk for avian influenza increases during spring and fall with wild bird migration 

Stats from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website show they've seen a number of active outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza being reported this fall.

HPAI IS NOT A  food safety concern.

There is no evidence to suggest that eating cooked poultry or eggs could transmit HPAI to humans.

CFIA stats showing the number of operations under current quarantine 

Source : Pembinavalley online

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