Nova Scotia

February 7, 2023 NS-IP05 Lunenburg County non-commercial non-poultry N/A N/A March 15, 2022 NS-IP04Table Note * border of Halifax County / Lunenburg County non-commercial non-poultry N/A N/A February 11, 2022 NS-IP03Table Note * Hants County commercial poultry N/A Released February 3, 2022 NS-IP02Table Note * Kings County commercial poultry N/A Released …

Collection_Date 5/8/2022 Common_Name Red Fox Province Nova Scotia Result Confirmed Result Authorised Date 6/6/2022 Scientific_Name Vulpes vulpes Status Dead Strain H5N1 Lineage Fully Eurasian https://cfia-ncr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/89c779e98cdf492c899df23e1c38fdbc

H5N1 Red-tailed Hawk West Hants NS 1/26/22 start https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=52032

On February 11, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 on a mixed farm operation (avian detection) in western New Scotland, which produces poultry and other products for local sale. This follows multiple confirmed detections of the same strain of avian influenza in Newfoundland and Labrador and more recently in wild birds, a backyard flock and a commercial flock in Nova Scotia. . In order to contain the possible spread of the disease, the CFIA has imposed movement restrictions and recommends that other farms in the area tighten biosecurity measures. At the time of writing, so…

On February 3, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza, subtype H5N1, in a flock on a commercial farm (avian detection) west of New -Scotland. The CFIA notified the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) of the discovery of avian influenza. As a precaution, the CFIA has quarantined the premises and established a control zone with movement control measures and increased biosecurity for other farms in the area. This is a clear reminder that avian influenza is spreading worldwide in wild birds migrating to and from Canada, and that anyone with poultry, including susceptible birds, should …

16 H5N1 mixed backyard flock Halifax Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

H5N1 Mallard Yarmouth Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

H5N1 Common Merganser Trenton Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

H5N1 Mallard Trenton Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

H5N1 Red-breasted Merganser Trenton Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

1 H5N1 Turkey Vulture Cape Breton Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

1 H5N1 Canada Goose West Hants Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

1 H5N1 Broad-winged Hawk West Hants Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

1 H5N1 Red-tailed Hawk West Hants Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

1 H5N1 Hooded Merganser West Hants Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

28 H5N1 Mallard West Hants Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

1 H5N1 American Black Duck West Hants Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

2 H5N1 Blue jay West Hants Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

55 H5N1 Mixed Backyard Flock Halifax Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

1 H5N1 Canada Goose Halifax Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

1 H5N1 Herring Gull Halifax Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

2 H5N1 Great black-backed Gull Halifax Nova Scotia https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51062

On March 15, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza, subtype H5N1, in a non-commercial flock (non-avian detection) in southern New Scotland. This small farm produces neither birds nor eggs for sale. The CFIA reminds flock owners to remain vigilant and apply biosecurity measures at all times. For more information on avian influenza and the steps producers and owners of small flocks and pet birds can take to protect their birds, please visit the Avian Influenza page on the Avian Influenza website. CFIA. https://inspection.canada.ca/sante-des-animaux/animaux-terrestres/maladies/declaration-obliga…

On February 1, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza, subtype H5N1, in a backyard flock in eastern Nova Scotia. This backyard flock does not produce birds for sale and is considered non-avian detection. This follows several confirmed detections of the same lineage of avian flu in wild birds in Newfoundland and, more recently, in a wild goose in central Nova Scotia. In accordance with World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) guidelines, Canada's status as “free from avian influenza” remains in place. While these additional detections are not expected to have any impact on trade, this is…