Animal Health & Biosecurity

With confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increasing, please note that permits are required to move in, out or through Primary Control Zones (PCZs).

With fall migration underway, the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) transmission increases. Members are encouraged to review and share the following Animal Health Canada (AHC) resources with colleagues, customers, and in retail outlets as needed.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released the results of the Salmonella monitoring program for livestock feeds conducted from 1989 to 2022 as part of the National Feed Inspection Program.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently updated the information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever (ASF). Mali has been identified as a country of concern and added to the list of secondary control zones in respect of ASF.

With fall migration underway, it is important to maintain strong biosecurity protocols to reduce the risk of HPAI transmission. Be sure your business has implemented biosecurity best practices.

Health Canada’s Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) is seeking comments on proposed revisions to its Categorization of Antimicrobial Drugs Based on Importance in Human Medicine.

As reported earlier, the CFIA has detected virulent Newcastle disease (VND) in samples collected from commercial pigeon premises in Chilliwack, BC.

ANAC members can subscribe to receive updates on federally reportable animal diseases that require the establishment of primary control zones with permitting requirements for movement.