Confirmation is awaited, but avian flu could have caused the death of several dozen snow geese at the Beaudet reservoir in Victoriaville. Some estimates put the number at 150 to 200 geese.
On site, Wednesday morning, the www.lanouvelle.net was able to note, in fact, the presence of several dead birds and prisoners of the ice.
The Town has received a few requests from citizens concerning dead geese found.
The municipal authorities are active in this file. The Ministry of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks has been contacted.
The City has indicated that it is trying to pick up the carcasses found in accordance with the recommendations received.
The SPAA (Arthabaska Animal Protection Society) must be involved for this purpose.
The www.lanouvelle.net is awaiting clarification from a representative of the ministry.
The Government of Quebec, on its website, asks for everyone’s cooperation to quickly detect cases of avian flu and invites citizens to report dead or sick wild birds by calling 1 877 346-6763.
Avoid approaching and handling these animals while awaiting instructions.
In general, reports the ministry, the carcasses of wild birds found dead can be put in a bag and thrown in the household garbage.
To do this, one must avoid touching the carcass with bare hands, use a lined plastic bag and wear disposable nitrile or latex gloves.
You have to put your hands in the bag and grab the carcass through the bag. Then, it is gradually turned over on the carcass by gently lifting it to bring it entirely into the bag without touching it.
During the intervention, protective glasses and a mask should be worn if there is a risk of protection from droplets. By placing your back to the wind, you also ensure that the droplets move away from you in a natural way.
After tying a knot in the bag, we throw it in the garbage, along with the gloves. Then wash your hands with soap and water or use a hydroalcoholic solution with a concentration of at least 60% alcohol.