Avian influenza confirmed in domestic flock in Shelburne County – CBC

Canadian Food Inspection Agency awaits confirmation of influenza strain

Mar 07, 2025

A case of avian influenza has been confirmed in Shelburne County.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said they received a report of a sick bird on March 3, and investigated based on a suspicion it was highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Initial testing showed the presence of avian influenza, but the CFIA is still waiting for confirmation of the strain, a spokesperson said in an email.

In public social media posts, the bird owners said a wild duck and her three ducklings appeared on the property before the flock got sick. While the owners tried to scare the wild ducks off, the birds kept returning.

Most of their own birds, including ducks, chickens and a turkey, died within 36 hours, and the others were culled.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/avian-influenza-shelburne-county-1.7477355