H5N1 HPAI Backyard Flock Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Ontario

niman · March 31, 2022

On March 31, 2022, the CFIA confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), subtype H5N1, in a flock of poultry in the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Township, Ontario.

As a precautionary measure, the CFIA has quarantined the premises and established movement control measures, and recommends increased biosecurity for other farms in this region.

AI is spreading in wild bird populations around the world and is of significant national concern as birds migrate to Canada. The CFIA continues to remind anyone with poultry, or other susceptible birds, to practice good biosecurity habits to protect them from infectious animal diseases.

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

https://inspection.canada.ca/sante-des-animaux/animaux-terrestres/maladies/declaration-obligatoire/influenza-aviaire/detection-d-influenza-aviaire-hautement-pathogene-/fra/1640207916497/1640207916934

Edited April 14, 2022 by niman