The presence of the virus was confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Dec. 16. The infected premise has been placed under quarantine. CFIA will also be establishing specific movement control measures and permitting processes for farms within the 10 kilometre zone.

Currently, there are 84 active HPAI cases in Canadian provinces, affecting approximately 14 million birds. Details on additional premises in other provinces can be found here. HPAI has also been detected in 84 poultry flocks in the United States of America in the last 30 days.
The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) said in a statement that the potential risk of disease transmission is increased due to continued movement of wild birds because of unseasonably warmer weather. Increases in wild bird die offs has also been occurring.

The FBCC is encouraging farmers to follow heightened biosecurity measures and to call their veterinarian immediately and notify their board if their birds show any signs of illness.

Farmers are also reminded that they should have appropriate biosecurity personal protective equipment (PPE) available for themselves, their employees and anyone entering their premise.
For farmers and industry within the biosecurity advisory area, the CFIA continues to establish Primary Control Zones (PCZ), in the areas where the disease has been identified. The most up-to-date information can be found using the following links:

Permits and movement permissions

Physical road boundary descriptions of Primary Control Zones

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The FBCC is advising poultry producers in the area to implement heightened biosecurity measures immediately.

This includes minimizing the movement of birds, people and equipment on and off of the farm and within the described area. Biosecurity protocols can be accessed on the FBCC website.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has established a Primary Control Zone (PCZ) in the area where the disease has been identified. Use the following link to access CFIA’s maps, which will be updated: Map: Avian Influenza Control Zones –Ontario.

CFIA will also be posting the movement control permissions. Please access this information to determine which type of permit you may require.  Questions can be directed to cfia.ontmovementlicandpermits-deplacementlicenceetpermis.acia@inspection.gc.ca .

Small Flock owners can also visit Small Flock Ontario for relevant resources and support here.  

Producers are urged to call their veterinarian immediately and notify their board if birds show any sign of illness.

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