Disease alerts - Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Alberta, October 31, 2025 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Alberta, October 31, 2025 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Alberta, October 31, 2025

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Reportable

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Reportable

Animal Type:

Avian (Domestic, Non-poultry);
Poultry

Susceptible Animal Types:

Avian (Domestic, Non-poultry);
Avian (Non-domestic);
Poultry

Animal Class:

Terrestrial

Disease Agent:

Influenza

Disease Agent Type:

Virus

Organization:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Region:

Alberta

Production System:

Smallholding;
Unknown

Event Size:

2 to 5 premises/locations

Topics:

Emerging;
Endemic

Start Date

Oct/31/2025

End Date

Oct/31/2025

Website

CFIA webpage

Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Alberta, October 31, 2025

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in one premises in the Municipal district of Bonnyville No. 87, Alberta, in non-commercial poultry, and in one premises in Strathcona County, Alberta, in a non-commercial birds where the WOAH premises classification is to be determined.

The CFIA has advised the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of the confirmed presence of HPAI in Canada. This serves as a strong reminder that HPAI is spreading across the globe, and that anyone with birds must practice enhanced biosecurity procedures.