Information Session For Owners Of Backyard Poultry Flocks In New Brunswick And Prince Edward Island, Canada

Main Category: Veterinary
Also Included In: Bird Flu / Avian Flu
Article Date: 05 Jun 2008 - 5:00 PDT

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the province of New Brunswick and the province of Prince Edward Island invite owners of small or backyard poultry flocks to attend an information session on how to help prevent and detect poultry diseases, such as avian influenza.

• New Brunswick
  Area bird owners and the general public are welcome to drop in from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 17, 2008, at the Office of the Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture located at 381 Killam Drive, in Moncton, New Brunswick. Representatives from the CFIA and the provincial government will be available to answer questions.
  
  
• Prince Edward Island
  Area bird owners and the general public are welcome to drop in from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Atlantic Veterinary College located at 550 University Avenue, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Representatives from the CFIA and the provincial government will be available to answer questions.

A series of presentations will be held throughout both evenings. Topics include preventing the spread and introduction of disease, how to spot the signs of illness and what to do if a disease is detected.

Additional sessions are being held across Canada later this year. For more information about these information sessions please visit http://www.inspection.gc.ca.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency