Active Animal Health Act Orders and Disease Alerts

Animal Health Act orders and disease alerts are initiated by the Office of the Chief Veterinarian as part of management of reportable and notifiable diseases in animals.

On this page:

• Active Animal Health Act orders
  • Highly pathogenic avian influenza
  • Chronic wasting disease
• Disease alerts

Active Animal Health Act orders 

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

Disease alerts

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