HPAI in ruminants (cattle and goats) 

Reporting sick ruminants 

Suspicion for HPAI in domestic animals is reportable to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and B.C.'s 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

Mandatory reporting:  Movement of Washington cattle into B.C.

• Cattle from Washington State must be reported General Order

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.

Cattle attending shows and fairs

Producer resources on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influence (HPAI) 

The Office of Chief Veterinarian has developed guidance documents for producers with consultation from the BC Dairy Association, BC Milk Marketing Board, WorkSafe, 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, 632KB)

More information

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