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

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 ...