Disease alerts - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N5 in Newfoundland and Labrador, February 12, 2025 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N5 in Newfoundland and Labrador, February 12, 2025 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N5 in Newfoundland and Labrador, February 12, 2025

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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

Event Size:

Multiple individuals at 1 premises/location

Topics:

Emerging;
Endemic

Start Date

Feb/12/2025

End Date

Feb/12/2025

Website

CFIA webpage

Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N5 in Newfoundland and Labrador, February 12, 2025

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N5 in Gander Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, 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.