US EditionAnimal Sanctuary Staff in Summerland, B.C., ‘Devastated’ by Avian Flu Case
The sanctuary is working with health authorities to manage the outbreak, which follows the culling of 314 ostriches at a nearby farm, with 54 rescue animals affected.
- On Nov. 9, Critteraid animal sanctuary in Summerland, British Columbia, reported a positive H5N1 case following a Nov. 7 social media post, The Canadian Press said.
- The sanctuary said the discovery required immediate action and coordination with Interior Health, veterinary professionals, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and the situation remains active and regulated.
- The sanctuary houses 54 animals, and staff and volunteers said they were `devastated` and `simply consumed with this horror`, adding `Our fragile hearts are fragile right now.
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Avian flu leads to 'heartbreaking' deaths and culling of birds at Summerland's Critteraid Animal Sanctuary (Summerland)
Critteraid Animal Sanctuary is grieving the loss of 15 birds following an avian flu outbreak they discovered last week, while also confirming a dedication to moving forward with protections for their fowl. The non-profit sanctuary announced Friday that H5N1 had been confirmed in animals on their pro...
Animal Sanctuary Staff in Summerland, BC, ‘Devastated’ by Avian Flu Case
An animal sanctuary in B.C.’s interior says it is facing a “heartbreaking” experience after discovering a positive case of H5N1, also known as avian flu. Critteraid, based in Summerland B.C., says in a social media post dated Nov. 7 that its team and volunteers are “devastated” by the discovery because their animals are at the centre of everything, and “the emotional weight of this moment is immense.” Critteraid says on its website that it provi…
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Animal sanctuary staff in Summerland, B.C., 'devastated' by avian flu case
VICTORIA — An animal sanctuary in B.C.'s interior says it is facing a "heart-breaking" experience after discovering a positive case of H5N1, also known as avian flu. Critteraid based in Summerland B.C. says in a social media post dated Nov.
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