Avian Flu 2024 Canada. As of february 23, 2024, canada reported a total of 2,906 suspect and confirmed positive hpai samples in wild birds in all provinces and territories. Ahead of easter, an “unprecedented” global outbreak of avian flu is ruffling feathers in canadian poultry, with millions of birds affected across the country in the past five.

Avian influenza is a contagious viral infection that mainly affects birds but can sometimes infect humans and other mammals. A quebec poultry farmer is taking extra precautions to protect his livelihood and livestock as the province grapples with avian flu outbreaks that have killed almost one million.