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 follow good biosecurity practices to protect them against animal diseases.

Resources are available for producers and owners of small flocks and pet birds .

Quick Facts

• The first tests for the disease were carried out on January 30, 2022 by the CFIA, after birds died suddenly over several days at a farm.
• The CFIA notified the OIE of the outbreak.
• The CFIA reminds poultry producers to remain vigilant and apply biosecurity measures at all times. For more information on avian influenza and the steps poultry operations can take to protect their flocks, please visit the avian influenza page on the CFIA website.
• https://inspection.canada.ca/sante-des-animaux/animaux-terrestres/maladies/declaration-obligatoire/influenza-aviaire/detection-d-influenza-aviaire-hautement-pathogene-/fra/1640207916497/1640207916934

Edited March 30, 20224 yr by niman

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Commercial turkey farm with 2 groups of 5900 birds each : 98% mortality in the 9 week-old birds and 2% mortality in the 3-week-old birds. (NS-IP2) The geographic coordinates do not represent the actual location of the premises. The lower number of susceptible, cases and dead reflects the outcome of the audit carried out during containment and eradication procedures as reported by the Veterinary Services.

https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51318

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Edited March 30, 20224 yr by niman