Thousands of cattle and poultry killed in Canada due to flooding

Thousands of farm animals have died in floods in British Columbia, Canada. Thousands more are in need of food. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture of the province Lana Popham, writes cbc.ca. The worst-hit area, the Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford, is known for its agricultural land. It is home to about half of all dairy farms in British Columbia. In addition, the province is Canada's third largest chicken-producing region. Lana Popham said dozens of dairy and poultry farms were flooded. The flooded farmers tried to transport their animals by boat, but some had to be abandoned. Moreover, some farmers refused to leave their property, writes Testar.com. The surviving animals will be in dire need of food over the coming days, she said, as the flood has deprived them of access to food. The delivery situation is complicated by completely washed-out roads. Pofam also said that the Fraser Valley Farm Animals and Health ...