Disease alerts - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, October 31, 2024 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, October 31, 2024 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, October 31, 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;
Smallholding

Event Size:

2 to 5 premises/locations

Topics:

Emerging;
Endemic

Start Date

Oct/31/2024

End Date

Oct/31/2024

Website

CFIA webpage

Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in British Columbia, October 31, 2024

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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