Disease alerts - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Newfoundland, December 20, 2021 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Newfoundland, December 20, 2021 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Newfoundland, December 20, 2021

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Reportable

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Reportable

Animal Type:

Poultry

Susceptible Animal Types:

Avian (Domestic, Non-poultry);
Avian (Non-domestic);
Poultry

Animal Class:

Terrestrial

Disease Agent:

Influenza

Disease Agent Type:

Virus

Organization:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Region:

Newfoundland and Labrador

Production System:

Smallholding;
Pet/Hobby

Event Size:

2 to 5 premises/locations

Problem(s):

Sudden death;
Increased mortality

Topics:

Emerging;
Endemic

Start Date

Dec/20/2021

End Date

Jan/09/2022

Website

CFIA Page

Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Newfoundland, December 20, 2021

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

On December 20, the CFIA confirmed the presence of high pathogenic AI, subtype H5N1, at a multi-species exhibition farm in the Avalon Peninsula on the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador. This exhibition farm does not produce birds for sale.

On January 9, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of high pathogenic Avian Influenza (AI), subtype H5N1, at an additional farm in the Avalon Peninsula on the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador. This small flock farm does not produce birds for sale.