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Avian flu cull order for B.C. ostrich farm to be reviewed in court today

A Federal Court judge is set to hear arguments in a case involving a B.C. ostrich farm facing a cull…

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Flu vaccine shown to increase infections in healthcare workers, with limitations

The flu vaccine has long been recommended annually for all Americans 6 months and older by the Centers for Disease…

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Tech

Spring goose hunters look to experts with questions about the spread of avian flu

Indigenous communities in northeastern Ontario are gearing up for the spring goose hunt, a deeply significant cultural tradition that is…

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Tech

With 8.7M birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what’s next

British Columbia farmers have finally seen a glimmer of hope amidst the devastating waves of avian flu that have plagued…

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Nova Scotia

Q&A: How Nova Scotians can help prevent the spread of bird flu

Spring has arrived in Nova Scotia, bringing with it an increase in bird activity. However, along with the beautiful melodies…

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Nova Scotia

U.S. bird flu outbreaks blamed for Nova Scotia meat chick shortage

Nova Scotian farmers are facing challenges due to a shortage of spring chicks caused by outbreaks of avian influenza in…

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Health

Bird flu is hitting the U.S. hard. Now, migratory birds are flying north

Bird flu is a major concern in the United States, with nearly 167 million birds impacted by the H5N1 strain…

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Health

New bird flu outbreak reported in Mississippi, infecting more than 47K chickens

A recent bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in the United States, with the deadly H7N9 strain detected on a…

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Health

U.S. reports 1st outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017

The United States has recently experienced its first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since…

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Health

Cat food presenting risk of bird flu is recalled, pet owners put on alert

Cat owners across five states have been alerted to a potential health threat after Savage Pet, based in El Cajon,…

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