Avian influenza outbreak could lead to turkey shortage for Christmas

A major outbreak of avian influenza in recent weeks has led to a 20 per cent reduction in the B.C. turkey supply just before Christmas

of avian influenza at Fraser Valley poultry farms means the supply of B.C. turkeys is down about 20 per cent, according to the B.C. Poultry Association.

Grocery stores say they’re being told by suppliers there could be a slight shortage so they’re urging people to buy early. “You want to be as careful as you can to avoid it and it’s rather hit and miss because a lot of it is brought in by wildlife that fly through our area, land in our area,” he said.

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