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N.L. homesteader urging people to quarantine their feathered friends due to 2 bird flu cases

Federal agency says it’s the first time H5N5 subtype detected in N.L.

CBC NewsElizabeth Whitten

Homesteader Steve McBride says people with birds are taking the presence of avian influenza seriously. (Sukree Sukplang/Reuters)

The presence of avian influenza in Newfoundland and Labrador has a homesteader calling on farmers and other homesteaders to quarantine their flocks.

Two cases of the deadly virus, also known as bird flu, were detected by federal officials last week in central parts of the island. There is no treatment for avian influenza, and it is more likely to kill poultry like chick…

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CBC NewsElizabeth Whitten, Posted: Feb 18, 2025 12:54 PM EST | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago
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