Health Canada has published the findings of, and actions arising from, their 2023-2024 compliance monitoring project assessing a selection of commercial feed mills who handle prescription veterinary drugs for the manufacture of medicated feed.
Health Canada shares results of in-feed vet drug compliance monitoring project En savoir plus
On February 3, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) published the Information Note – Changes to registered uses of lambda-cyhalothrin and some of its associated end-use products, which re-instated the use of lambda-cyhalothrin (lambda-cy) for certain livestock feed uses.
Lambda-cy is re-instated for certain feed uses En savoir plus
This morning CFIA released a notice to industry to provide information on a pilot project modifying the way Primary Control Zones (PCZs) are established for cases of avian influenza (AI) in the Fraser Valley Regional District of British Columbia. This project only applies to this specific region; in all other regions of Canada, the process of declaring PCZs will remain the same.
CFIA rezones the Fraser Valley for current AI outbreak En savoir plus
On December 4, 2024, amendments to the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations were published in Canada Gazette, Part II (CGII). Due to newly added provisions, the title of the regulations has been updated to Compensation for Destroyed Animals and Things Regulations (CDATR).
Amendments to the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations now published En savoir plus
CFIA has launched a new biosecurity campaign page, specifically tailored to support small-scale farmers and producers in safeguarding their animals and farms. Whether managing a hobby farm, a small-scale operation, or simply owning a few farm animals, these resources provide easy-to-follow steps to keep their animals and farm safe from diseases.
Help promote biosecurity best practices among farmers and producers En savoir plus
Canada is currently in the sixth wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) since the H5N1 outbreak began in December 2021. The current wave has also included one confirmed case of the H5N2 strain. To date, the genotype B3.13 found in U.S. dairy cattle has not been detected in domestic flocks in Canada.
Stay informed on HPAI in Canada En savoir plus
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.
New HPAI biosecurity infographic for dairy farmers En savoir plus
ANAC proudly sponsors the Canadian Global Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (CgFARAD™) which provides veterinarians (at no cost) with accurate withdrawal information on the disposition of drugs or chemicals in animals and their products when drugs are used off-label.
Read CgFARAD™ Spring 2024 newsletter En savoir plus
Please be advised that from June 11-13, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will host a virtual functional exercise testing African Swine Fever (ASF) notification pathways.
Upcoming African Swine Fever (ASF) Preparedness Exercise En savoir plus
As wild birds migrate north and cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are confirmed in dairy cattle in the US, it’s crucial for the feed industry to maintain strong biosecurity protocols to reduce the risk of spread. To help, ANAC has several resources for members:
Remain vigilant for an HPAI outbreak En savoir plus
