• 9 | The 2022 Avian Influenza

  • Sep 9 2024
  • Length: 2 mins
  • Podcast

9 | The 2022 Avian Influenza

  • Summary

  • In 2022, New Brunswick experienced a much higher than normal occurrence of cases of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. This virus was observed in a variety of birds species, but was most often seen in the Northern Gannet, where hundreds of infected birds were found washing up on beaches all summer.


    To learn more about H5N1, visit the Government of Canada website: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/avian-influenza/latest-bird-flu-situation/status-ongoing-avian-influenza-response


    To report a suspected case of H5N1, please contact the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative: www.cwhc-rcsf.ca


    Links:

    - Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca


    A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.


    This podcast is a production of Nature NB.


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