The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, in 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.

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:British Columbia
Production System:Commercial, large-scale
Event Size:Multiple individuals at 1 premises/location
Topics:Emerging; Endemic
Start Date Oct/28/2024
End Date Oct/28/2024