New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: CFIA vet

New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: Vet

An affidavit by Canada's deputy chief veterinarian says new analysis has confirmed ostriches at a British Columbia farm that is fighting a cull order for its flock were sickened by a unique and more lethal strain of the avian influenza virus.

New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: CFIA vet – Energeticcity.ca

An affidavit by Canada’s deputy chief veterinarian says new analysis has confirmed ostriches at a British Columbia farm that is fighting a cull order for its flock were sickened by a unique and more lethal strain of the avian influenza virus. The affidavit by Dr. Cathy Furness with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says further investigation of samples taken from the birds revealed the “novel reassortment” of the virus has “enhanced the pathog…