H5N1 HPAI Backyard Flock Prince Edward County Ontario

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Ontario Prince Edward County Backyard Flock 4/5/22

The CFIA has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), subtype H5N1, in the following regions in Ontario:

• April 6, 2022 – City of Markham, Ontario (poultry flock)
• April 6, 2022 – Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario (poultry flock)
• April 5, 2022 – Prince Edward County, Ontario (backyard flock)
• April 5, 2022 – City of Markham, Ontario (poultry flock)
• April 4, 2022 – Township of Centre Wellington, Ontario (poultry flock)
• April 2, 2022 – Township of Selwyn, Ontario (backyard flock)
• March 31, 2022 – Township of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (backyard flock)
• March 30, 2022 – Township of Woolwich (poultry flock)
• March 28, 2022 – Township of Zorra (poultry flock)
• March 27, 2022 – Township of Guelph/Eramosa (poultry flock)

Each infected premise has been placed under quarantine. CFIA has established movement control measures and is recommending enhanced biosecurity for other farms within that area.

On Thursday, March 31, 2022, the CFIA established Primary Control Zones (PCZ), in the areas where the disease has been identified. The PCZ have been established to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza:

• Map: Avian Influenza Control Zones – Ontario

https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/avian-influenza/detection-of-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-h5n/eng/1640207916497/1640207916934

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map update

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Backyard mixed Prince Edward01ON 70  4/5/22

https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=52328

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map update

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