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Seabird and sea duck mortalities were lower during the second breeding season in eastern Canada following the introduction of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A H5Nx viruses

The paper documents reduced seabird and sea duck mortalities in eastern Canada during the 2023 breeding season compared to 2022 following HPAI introduction, with more diverse species affected in 2023.

Wild bird mass mortalities in eastern Canada associated with the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) virus, 2022

The paper estimates 40,966 wild bird mortalities in eastern Canada due to H5N1 avian influenza in 2022, highlighting potential population-level impacts on Northern Gannets and American Common Eiders.

Avian influenza viruses in wild birds in Canada following incursion of the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus from Eurasia in 2021/2022

This study tracks the spread of HPAIV H5N1 in Canadian wild birds after its 2021/2022 incursion, finding widespread infection across species and regions.

Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus H5N1 in Seals in the St. Lawrence Estuary, Quebec, Canada

The paper reports an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in seals in the St. Lawrence Estuary, linking it to bird carcasses and highlighting public health concerns.

High pathogenicity avian influenza (H5N1) in Northern Gannets: Global spread, clinical signs, and demographic consequences

This study tracks the global spread of HPAI H5N1 in Northern Gannets, documenting high mortality rates and demographic impacts across multiple colonies.

SARS-CoV-2 wildlife surveillance in Ontario and Quebec, Canada

This study conducted SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in urban wildlife in Ontario and Quebec, Canada, finding no evidence of viral RNA or neutralizing antibodies in tested samples.