Protect your farm against Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)

As dairy farms and authorities in the United States deal with avian flu affecting dairy cows in 2024, the Canadian government, provincial governments and dairy organizations are actively monitoring the situation, learning as much as we can to develop advice and directives to help our farming community protect Canadian cows against the disease, detect it and control it if it comes to Canada.

Here are some Canadian resources for farmers to help prevent the disease and keep your farm free of avian flu:

 
Biosecurity measures to prevent disease on the farm (last updated June 28 2024)
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza biosecurity infographic for dairy farmers
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Principles to prevent and contain transmissible diseases in dairy
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Recommendations for Canadian fairs and exhibitions (for organizers and exhibitors)
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Resources from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Testing Procedures

Milk sampling and testing for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada

Biosecurity Recommendations

Actions producers can take to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in cattle

Importing dairy animals from the US

Trade implications for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle

Measures when participating in US exhibitions

Advisory: Guidance and precautions for participation in United States agricultural exhibitions to mitigate the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canadian cattle

 
Protecting human health on affected premises (CCOHS)
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For more information on HPAI, please consult the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.