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Last updated on January 15, 2026

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General Order AIV 2025-01 (PDF, 332 KB): Commercial chicken and turkey to remain indoors

More information on highly pathogenic avian influenza

General Order CWD2025-001 (PDF, 794 KB): Cervids found dead in areas of southeast BC must be submitted for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing and require special disposal.

More information on chronic wasting disease

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Equine strangles in Okanagan, January 2026 (PDF, 103 KB)

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