Three more cases of avian metapneumovirus, also referred to as turkey rhinotracheitis, have been confirmed in Canada.
According to a report from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), three commercial chicken flocks in the province of Ontario have been affected, with the presence of the virus being confirmed in one bird in each of the flocks.
The most recent cases were confirmed in Huron, Oxford and Perth counties.
With the latest cases, Canada has now had 42 poultry flocks affected by the disease, but to date, the only provinces where it has been detected are Ontario and Manitoba.
No control measures for avian metapneumovirus have been implemented nationally.
Situation ‘stable’
WOAH stated that it considers the avian metapneumovirus situation in Canada as “stable” and that routine reports on new cases will discontinue. However, the organization also stated that subsequent cases will be included in a six-month report.
