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Avian metapneumovirus detected in Manitoba 1 June 2024
Two turkey flocks and one broiler-breeder flock in Manitoba have been detected avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) positive, so far with mild disease. 

Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) Detected in Ontario  May 2024                                                                                                                                                                              Two turkey flocks in Ontario were detected with aMPV subtype B with one of the flocks experiencing high mortality. This is the first confirmation of the aMPV subtype B in poultry flocks in the province. Avian metapneumovirus infection (Turkey viral rhinotracheitis) is an immediately notifiable disease which requires all veterinary laboratories in Ontario to notify OMAFRA when the virus is identified by a laboratory test. For more information:  LINK     

Following are collections of documents from the WeCAHN information library in the areas of poultry emerging issues, poultry infographics and short summaries, and international poultry surveillance and research.

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