Information Session For Owners Of Backyard Poultry Flocks

Main Category: Veterinary
Also Included In: Bird Flu / Avian Flu;  Water - Air Quality / Agriculture
Article Date: 23 Oct 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador invite owners of small or backyard poultry flocks to attend a free information session on how to help prevent and detect poultry diseases, such as avian influenza.

Area bird owners and the general public are welcome to attend the session from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the Provincial Agriculture Building located at 308 Brookfield Road, in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Representatives from the CFIA and the provincial government will be available to answer questions.

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

For more information about this information session please call Étienne Chiasson at 506-851-3331 or visit http://www.inspection.gc.ca.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency