Saskatchewan government order restricts movement of poultry
MELFORT, Sask. — An animal health control order has been put in place in Saskatchewan to limit the co-mingling of poultry.
The order from Saskatchewan’s Chief Veterinary Officer is an effort to reduce the risk of spreading the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Dr. Stephanie Smith said the order prohibits the movement to and participation of birds in shows, auctions and agricultural fairs, as well as any other events where birds would be brought together from multiple locations.
“The spring is our busy season for poultry shows, poultry sales, swap meets and events of that nature,” Smith said. “Given that we’re in the migration season, we’ve got that risk for avian influenza.”