Turkeys infected with avian flu face gas chamber (Vancouver Sun) All of the 60,000 turkeys infected with avian flu at an Abbotsford farm were scheduled to be destroyed by Tuesday evening. [News Source]

Avian Influenza Detected In British Columbia (Medical News Today) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of H5 avian influenza virus in a commercial poultry operation in southern British Columbia. Pathogenicity refers to the severity of the illness caused in birds. Tests to date indicate that the strain of AI in this case is low pathogenic. [News Source]

Early tests suggests possible H5 avian influenza outbreak on B.C. farm: CFIA (C-Health) ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating the possibility of an H5 avian influenza outbreak on a commercial turkey farm in British Columbia's Fraser Valley, the agency confirmed Friday. [News Source]

Bird Flu Found On B.C. Turkey Farm (Q13 FOX Seattle) Bird flu has been found on a turkey farm in the Fraser Valley east of Vancouver, British Columbia.       The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says tests indicate that the H5 avian influenza virus is "low pathogenic." That means the severity of the illness it causes in birds is relatively low.       Even so, agency officials say all birds on the premises will be euthanized and disposed of ... [News Source]