The Feather Board Command Centre is reminding poultry
farmers to continue to implement heightened biosecurity measures because of an
outbreak of avian influenza in a 14,000-bird duck farm in St. Catharines.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is maintaining a
three-kilometre quarantine zone.
It means that CFIA licenses are required for moving all
poultry products as well as things such as equipment, litter, bedding, etc., on
and off farms in the quarantine zone.
Composting is underway at the duck farm.
After the virus has been killed by high composting
temperatures, cleaning and disinfecting will begin.
Then there will be a three-week period during which the barn
must remain empty. The quarantine will remain in effect throughout this period.
The Feather Board Command Centre says “poultry farms and
industry stakeholders are urged to continue with heightened biosecurity
measures.
“Should you become aware of health concerns in any flock(s), please immediately contact your veterinarian as well as the Board, or call 1-877-SOS-BYRD.”
