A well-liked Calgary petting zoo and farm has needed to shut its doorways briefly after Alberta Well being Companies confirmed 9 circumstances of avian flu in poultry.
In line with the company, Major Care Alberta was notified on Thursday of 9 poultry circumstances of the avian flu at Butterfield Acres in Foothills County, which additionally operates a petting zoo.
Officers stated the power was closed voluntarily from Oct. 13 to 17, and a proper order was issued by AHS on Oct. 17.
Butterfield Acres should keep closed till the circumstances of the order are met and till public well being inspectors and medical officers of well being deem it secure to reopen.
Whereas avian flu, also referred to as the Extremely Pathogenic Avian Influenza, is uncommon in people, infections have occurred by way of shut contact with contaminated animals.
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People who visited the petting farm between Oct. 6 and 12 are being requested to observe for signs.
Those that visited the farm throughout this era and have since skilled a fever, sore throat, cough, or different flu-like signs are requested to isolate at residence and name Well being Hyperlink at 811 for evaluation and testing. AHS stated to pick choice “2” after which choice “1” when calling 811.
Individuals who haven’t skilled signs don’t must name 811, however are suggested to proceed to observe their well being.
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Anybody who visited Butterfield Acres between Oct. 6 and 12 and develops signs inside 10 days of their go to can also be requested to isolate.
The farm says it’s working intently with provincial and federal well being authorities to resolve the scenario.
Individuals who bought tickets the farm’s Pumpkin Fest on Oct. 25 or 26 will likely be contacted if they’re unable to resolve the scenario earlier than the occasion.
“Thank you to everyone for all your care and concern,” the farm says on its web site. “It means so much to all of us here. Know that we are working through all the little steps to get things back on track as quickly as we can.”
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