Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian milk continues to test negative for avian influenza, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said. The agency said as of Dec. 19 it has tested 1,432 samples of raw milk from across Canada for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). All samples have tested negative. “This is another proactive surveillance measure to monitor […] Read more
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Sask. farm among those infected with HPAI
Glacier FarmMedia – As migratory birds wing their way south, some of them leave cases of bird flu in their wake, especially in British Columbia, where producers, industry groups and governments are trying to keep the seasonal problem from worsening. There are 10 premises infected with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in B.C. and […] Read more
Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu
Farmers with plans to hunt ducks and geese should reduce risk of bringing bird flu home
UPDATED: September 19, 2024 – 0830 CST – To correct information provided by NDSU regarding documented cases of dogs transmitting bird flu. Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers planning to hunt geese and ducks this fall should take measures to reduce the risk of transmitting bird flu to flocks and herds say experts from North Dakota State […] Read more
U.S. seeks cause of avian flu spread
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced late last month that it will test an additional 155 dairy products to ensure pasteurization eliminates bird flu. Meanwhile, officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are trying to figure out what could be driving its spread. In April, the FDA said it found trace amounts of the […] Read more
Canadian milk tests for avian flu come up empty
Canadian Food Inspection Agency says continued negative results support view virus has not reached domestic herd
Glacier FarmMedia – There are no traces of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic milk, as far as Canadian authorities can find. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the latest testing, which put 600 retail milk samples under the microscope, has not found evidence of the virus. Testing was done in collaboration with the […] Read more
Dairy testing for bird flu expanded in Canada
Non-clinical dairy cattle eligible for funded testing
Glacier FarmMedia – Non-clinical dairy cattle can now be tested for bird flu on the government’s dollar. On June 17, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated their guidance for private veterinarians on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The update noted the expanded eligibility for testing, and that the CFIA would cover lab test fees at […] Read more
It’s prudent to prepare for another flu outbreak
As Canadians warily eye the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in the U.S. dairy herd, one thing should be certain: watching and waiting isn’t enough. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has taken steps to keep the virus out of the country. It has required negative HPAI test results for lactating dairy cattle imported from […] Read more
Bird flu infects third US dairy worker; Michigan set to expand testing
Glacier FarmMedia – A third U.S. dairy worker tested positive for bird flu after exposure to infected cows, and was the first to suffer respiratory problems, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The infection was the second human case in Michigan, which has confirmed more cases of bird flu in dairy cattle than any other state. […] Read more
Canada expands avian flu monitoring
Federal government announces new precautions to keep virus out of the country’s dairy herd
Glacier FarmMedia – The federal government and stakeholders are taking new precautions to help prevent the emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canadian dairy cattle. The government recently announced its intention to expand its avian flu surveillance by: The announcement comes after HPAI fragments were found in U.S. milk April 23. According to the […] Read more
Canada bars gates for untested U.S. dairy cattle
Lactating dairy cattle out of the United States must now test negative for bird flu before crossing the Canadian border
As of May 3, no Canadian dairies or beef herds had sickened with the strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza that has spread to nine states—and there’s hope the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s agreement to test lactating dairy cattle before they enter Canada might help keep it that way. Colorado joined the list of states […] Read more
