Animal Health Canada collaborated with a working group of several provincial chief veterinary officers, industry, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Public Health Agency of Canada to create guidance documents for organizers and exhibitors to help prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza spread to cattle.
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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 Read more
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:
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In light of the confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in the US, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated their HPAI webpages to keep Canadians apprised of the situation.
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Quickly and easily obtain updates on the status of HPAI in Canada using the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System’s (CAHSS) new Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Dashboard in Domestic Birds.
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On March 25, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas. Subsequently, cases in cattle have also been confirmed in New Mexico and Michigan.
On April 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a human tested positive for HAPI after exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected.
Despite these recent detections, there is not a threat to food safety and the risk to human health remains low.
ANAC has been in communication with the Dairy Farmers of Canada and the Canadian Meat Council regarding the situation and will continue dialogue to ensure we are informed of developments in Canada. ANAC will update members if new information becomes available.
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The Freight Management Association of Canada is hosting a free webinar to explore methods of reducing the introduction and spread of pests and contaminants in the sea container pathway.
Learn how to mitigate the spread of invasive species in the sea container pathway Read more
Researchers at Kansas State University recently shared the results of their study examining strategies to decontaminate a feed mill after African Swine Fever (ASF) or other animal diseases have inadvertently been introduced. In a webinar, ANAC members were presented with a clear explanation of the project and its findings and were given an opportunity to have their questions answered. The presentation slides and recording are now available to members.
Have you heard the results of the feed mill decontamination study? Read more
As migratory season begins and avian influenza cases rise, the feed industry plays an important role in helping inform the public about HPAI and mitigating its spread.
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As the fall migration season is upon us, there is increased concern for the transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). New infographics illustrating the survival time of HPAI at 4oC and 20oC provide a good reminder of the virulence of this virus.
Do you know how long the HPAI virus survives? Read more
