Since late March, highly pathogenic avian influenza – HPAI (H5N1) has been detected in dairy cattle herds in a number of states in the US.

There have been no cases detected to date in Canadian dairy cattle.

Animal Health Canada with its divisions have been working closely with government, industry, veterinary associations, regional/national surveillance partners, and laboratorians on the situation.

Visit our home page to find the latest updates in this evolving situation.

Other resources

Animal Health Canada worked with the Dairy Farmers of Canada to create a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) biosecurity infographic for dairy farmers that highlights biosecurity, prevention, surveillance and containment recommendations. 

• Highly pathogenic avian influenza in cattle: Guidance for private veterinarians
• Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System (CAHSS) division - Dairy Surveillance Network page

Biosecurity

• proAction – Biosecurity
• proAction – Biosecurity Quick Tips
• proAction – Biosecurity for Canadian Dairy Farms National Standard

General

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) – Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in livestock
• Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC)– Information on HPAI in wildlife, including information on how to report sick and dead wildlife
• US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Dairy Herds: Frequently Asked Questions