Retiring Guy's Digest: Manitoba reports its 11th case of bird flu so far in 2026

Headline: WATT Poultry, 10/20/2026

Roy Graber reports:

Article Summary
Manitoba has confirmed its 11th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial poultry flocks during 2026, with the latest outbreak detected in October in the rural municipality of Hanover. All 11 cases have occurred in September and October, while wild birds in Nunavut have also been affected by an H5N5 variant of the virus.
Manitoba has experienced 11 commercial poultry flock outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2026
The latest confirmed case was reported on October 16 in the rural municipality of Hanover
All 11 cases occurred between September and October 2026
An earlier outbreak in Pembina was identified as H5N1 subtype affecting an egg-laying farm
Wild birds in Nunavut were also struck by H5N5 variant, affecting multiple species including Canada geese and gulls

Other Canadian bird flu posts:

October 2026

Manitoba and Alberta report additional cases of bird flu. (10/17)

Manitoba and Alberta report new cases of bird flu. (10/14)

Alberta reports 6th case of bird flu so far in 2026. (10/9)

Manitoba reports 8th case of bird flu since beginning of September. (10/7)

Manitoba reports 7th case of bird during September. (10/2)

September 2026

Manitoba reports 5th and 6th cases of bird flu so far in September. (9/25)

Manitoba reports 3 more cases of bird flu. (9/24)

Manitoba reports case of bird flu, Canada;s first in nearly 4 months. (9/13)

June 2026