By some measures, the ongoing outbreaks of avian flu in British Columbia pale when compared to the devastating eruption of the disease in 2004 that prompted a cull of 17 million birds.
But the enemy that farmers and scientists now face represents an unprecedented challenge, experts say.
"In all those other outbreaks, B.C. was the only province impacted, and it was only in the Fraser Valley. Now we're seeing all across Canada, North America and Europe impacted." Since then, further outbreaks have been detected in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.
It also reported 1,442 confirmed cases of avian flu in wild birds across Canada, but Burns said the number is likely much higher because as it is impossible to determine how many wild animals have died. " is way bigger this year than ever," he said. "Discussions are now happening on a national and international basis, rather than just on an individual provincial basis."
"We've evolved to a certain degree in our industry to pay attention to biosecurity and keeping our farms as safe as possible," Nickel said. "We're also not seeing a lot of historic issues that we used to be most worried about spread from one infected farm to another. Now, it seems to be happening more randomly."
However, he warns that the demands and requirements of the emergency response team is creating burnout among members.
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