Disease alerts - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Ontario, February 21, 2025 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Ontario, February 21, 2025 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Ontario, February 21, 2025

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Reportable

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Reportable

Animal Type:

Avian (Domestic, Non-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:

Ontario

Production System:

Pet/Hobby

Event Size:

Multiple individuals at 1 premises/location

Topics:

Emerging;
Endemic

Start Date

Feb/21/2025

End Date

Feb/21/2025

Website

CFIA webpage

Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Ontario, February 21, 2025

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Wellington County, Ontario, in non-commercial non-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.