Disease alerts - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, December 4, 2024 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, December 4, 2024 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, December 4, 2024

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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:

British Columbia

Production System:

Commercial, large-scale

Event Size:

2 to 5 premises/locations

Topics:

Emerging;
Endemic

Start Date

Dec/04/2024

End Date

Dec/04/2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, December 4, 2024

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in two premises in the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, and in one premises in the Fraser Valley Regional District, all in commercial poultry.

The CFIA has advised the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of the confirmed presence of HPAI in Canada. This serves as a strong reminder that HPAI is spreading across the globe, and that anyone with birds must practice enhanced biosecurity procedures.