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Canada Standard
4 days ago
- Health
- Canada Standard
Detection of Dermo in oysters in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada News Centre 06 Jun 2025, 01:10 GMT+10 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Dermo (also known as Perkinsosis) in oyster samples collected in Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. Dermo does not pose a risk to human health or food safety, but it can cause increased oyster mortality and decreased growth rates. This is the first confirmed case of Dermo in Newfoundland and Labrador. To limit the spread of the disease, the CFIA, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture are working together with stakeholders, provincial partners, and Indigenous communities to monitor the situation and take necessary action. These actions are part of the Government of Canada's One Health approach to prepare for, detect, and manage animal diseases. In addition to existing robust protective measures and increased animal surveillance, the CFIA, DFO and the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture continue to conduct tracing activities and testing of oysters to gain insight into the presence of Dermo in the area. At this time, these response measures include: applying movement controls to oysters in the area; further investigating the potential source of the detection; engaging scientists, producers and harvesters to continue to monitor mollusc health, including notifying CFIA or the Province of sick oysters or when decreased rates of growth or increased mortalities are observed; and ensuring that information regarding detection and movement control information is available to producers.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Having a fire this long weekend? A forest fire officer says campers need to be cautious
Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial forest fire duty officer says it's important to be cautious over the Victoria Day weekend, given the already high number of reported wildfires so far this year. The Newfoundland and Labrador active wildfire dashboard has reported 65 wildfires already this season. Jeff Motty said numbers have skyrocketed because of dry conditions. Just seven wildfires had been reported at the same time last year. A recent large-scale fire in the area of Adam's Cove, which saw homes destroyed, a state of emergency called and residents evacuated for days, points to the importance of keeping fires under control. Fire crews also fought a wildfire in the Whitbourne area earlier on Friday. "Fire chiefs and fire departments, they're all kind of concerned going into this weekend. Because we're going to see some nicer weather going into this weekend. And, you know, with nicer weather comes the opportunity to have campfires," Motty told CBC News on Friday. Motty said before any fire is started, it's important to first check local regulations, weather conditions and the risk of a wildfire in the area. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture currently lists most of the province as having zero to low risk of a fire, but there are some exceptions. WATCH | Check the weather and your ATV muffler — for fire safety precautions: Parts of central and southwestern Newfoundland, south of Flat Bay, are under a moderate risk. Terra Nova National Park was under a high risk on Friday. "You want to have your tools alongside you to be able to extinguish that campfire when you're done with it. So having a campfire, you want to make sure it's on a prepared site, [making sure] it's not too windy," Motty said. "You also want to make sure that you always keep that fire attended. And once you're done for the evening, you want to make sure you thoroughly soak that fire until you know it's out for sure." Motty said it's also important to keep any equipment you might use over the weekend — like an ATV or chainsaw — in clean, working order. He said they can be among the leading causes for human-caused wildfires. "That piece of dirt that gets up on the muffler, that can catch on fire and fall off behind you. You could be driving a long distance and not even know that you've created a wildfire behind you," he said. Motty said a provincial fire ban isn't being considered at the moment, but weather crews across the province are monitoring conditions. Download our to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our . Click .
CBC
15-03-2025
- Health
- CBC
N.L. reports suspected case of Avian flu in C.B.S.
Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture says a suspected case of avian influenza has been reported in a domestic flock of birds in Conception Bay South. In a news release issued Friday night, the department said animal health officials have reported the case of H5N1 avian influenza to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Avian influenza is more likely to kill poultry like chicken and turkeys than wild birds, and has spread around Newfoundland and Labrador since 2021 affecting more than 400 birds. The most recent case of confirmed avian influenza was reported in the Gander Bay area in mid-February, according to the agency — which is leading the investigation, according to the news release. Symptoms of avian influenza in birds can include a lack of energy or appetite, swelling around the head, neck and eyes, decreased egg production, coughing, sneezing and gasping, signs of anxiety or tremors, diarrhea and sudden death. The province is warning all commercial and backyard poultry producers to review biosecurity measures to ensure flocks are protected from wild birds, prevent contact between poultry and wild birds and frequently clean their coops, feeders, waterers, clothing and boots. Signs of illness should be reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or the province's animal health division in St. John's, Clarenville and Pynn's Brook.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
N.L. reports suspected case of Avian flu in C.B.S.
Newfoundland and Labrador wildlife officials are reporting a suspected case of avian influenza in a domestic flock of birds in Conception Bay South. (Rogelio V. Solis/The Associated Press) Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture says a suspected case of avian influenza has been reported in a domestic flock of birds in Conception Bay South. In a news release issued Friday night, the department said animal health officials have reported the case of H5N1 avian influenza to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Avian influenza is more likely to kill poultry like chicken and turkeys than wild birds, and has spread around Newfoundland and Labrador since 2021 affecting more than 400 birds. The most recent case of confirmed avian influenza was reported in the Gander Bay area in mid-February, according to the agency — which is leading the investigation, according to the news release. Symptoms of avian influenza in birds can include a lack of energy or appetite, swelling around the head, neck and eyes, decreased egg production, coughing, sneezing and gasping, signs of anxiety or tremors, diarrhea and sudden death. The province is warning all commercial and backyard poultry producers to review biosecurity measures to ensure flocks are protected from wild birds, prevent contact between poultry and wild birds and frequently clean their coops, feeders, waterers, clothing and boots. Signs of illness should be reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or the province's animal health division in St. John's, Clarenville and Pynn's Brook. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
