Alert in Canada: Government asks to avoid bringing cattle to the US due to avian influenza

Published 2024년 9월 23일

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Since 2024, the United States has seen outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows across several states. In response, Canada's CFIA is taking proactive steps to safeguard its livestock industry. Producers are advised to avoid contact with cattle from HPAI-affected states like Idaho, California, and Michigan in fairs or other activities. For those who must travel with animals to Canada, the CFIA imposes stringent regulations and stresses the importance of biosecurity and reporting any signs of HPAI.

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Since early 2024, the United States has reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows in several states. This situation has led Canadian authorities to take preventive measures to protect their livestock industry. Consequently, the CFIA, the authority responsible for protecting animal and plant health, as well as food safety in Canada both domestically and in international trade, has provided the following recommendations: While they stated that they understand the traditional and commercial importance of these events, the current situation of HPAI in the US may pose a risk of introduction and spread of the virus in Canada. Therefore, they ask producers to be careful with fairs or activities that include cattle from states where outbreaks of avian influenza have occurred, such as Idaho, California and Michigan. Measures for returning to Canada For those who decide to ...

Source: Agromeat