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Two cases of avian flu identified in Okanagan

Investigations underway in Central and North Okanagan

Avian influenza has reached the Okanagan again.

Despite being primarily in the Fraser Valley, the most recent cases are in the Central and North Okanagan.

A non-commercial poultry farm had the flu detected Dec. 14 in the North Okanagan.

A non-poultry, non-commercial farm in the Central Okanagan was detected to have the flu Dec. 9.

No primary control zone or status of order have been identified for either.

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Jennifer Smith

About the Author: Jennifer Smith

Vernon has always been my home, and I've been working at The Morning Star since 2004.
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