The province is investigating suspected cases of avian influenza in wild birds in Manitoba.
The first suspected case was identified in snow geese that died in southwestern Manitoba, while the second was a bald eagle in the Dauphin region, which was observed with neurological signs and humanely euthanized, the ministry said in a statement Thursday. of agriculture.
The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Center in Île des Chênes reported on social media that the bald eagle was in his care earlier this week.
Samples from the suspected birds have been taken and are currently being tested.
An update is expected in the coming days.
The risk of bird flu to human health is low and there are no known cases of transmission of this strain of the virus, called H5N1, from birds to humans in North America, the province said in a statement.
Manitobans are asked to contact the province at 1-800-782-0076 if they find groups of dead waterfowl, crows, crows, seagulls or any large group of dead birds, and do not touch them.
The province also advises poultry farmers to keep their birds indoors during wild bird migration.
Avian influenza cases have been confirmed in several other provinces and in North Dakota and Minnesota in recent weeks.
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