HPAI in ruminants (cattle and goats) 

Reporting sick ruminants 

Suspicion for HPAI in domestic animals is reportable to  the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the BC Chief Veterinarian. If you suspect ruminants (e.g. cattle, goats) you own have signs of AI:

• Call your veterinarian
• Contact your nearest Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Animal Health office
• Submit a report to the Chief Veterinarian via webform (Reportable and notifiable diseases - Province of British Columbia ). Alternatively,  call the BC Animal Health Centre at 1-800-661-9903

Testing cattle

Testing of milk and nasal swabs from individual animals, and bulk milk tank samples to confirm a negative HPAI status is now available at the BC Animal Health Centre. This testing provides another tool that producers can use to reduce risk of introducing HPAI into their herds. For more information speak to your veterinarian or contact the Animal Health Centre.

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Producer resources on HPAI 

The Office of Chief Veterinarian has developed guidance documents for producers with consultation from the BC Dairy Association, BC Milk Marketing Board, Work Safe, Public Health, BC Center for Disease Control, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Documents will be updated as needed to align with CFIA guidance.

• Producer Guidance Documents for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (PDF, 632 KB)

More information

• Disease surveillance and investigation
• Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in livestock - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (canada.ca)