About 50 birds euthanized as avian flu outbreak hits Campbell River's Holly Hill farm
"My heart is broken, and my tears will not stop. We had to say goodbye to every single chicken and duck on our farm. We found out yesterday that our flock of chickens and ducks contracted an incurable avian disease from a wild migratory bird that visited our barnyard," said Katie Denne of Holly Hill Farm in a statement on Facebook on Nov. 3."Avian influenza viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and is prevalent this of year.
Infected birds will show symptoms such as lack of energy, motivation, or appetite, decreased egg production, swelling around the head , coughing, gasping for air, sneezing, nervous signs, tremors or lack of coordination, diarrhea, and sudden death.Owners of birds are legally responsible for reporting the Avian flu and other bird diseases to the respective authorities.
The World Health Organization also confirmed two human cases of avian influenza A in British Columbia in a report published in 2004. Both cases were mild.
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