The Government of Canada, in collaboration with stakeholders, is actively monitoring for avian influenza to protect both animal and public health. We undertake surveillance, science and research initiatives to help prevent, detect and eliminate the virus in Canada.
Services and information
Preventing, preparing for and responding to bird flu outbreaks
Prevention practices in Canada, early warning signs, preparedness and response measures
Surveillance
Wild bird surveys and the Canadian Notifiable Avian Influenza Surveillance System
Primary control zone (PCZ) surveillance
When surveillance starts, types of surveillance activities and revocation after surveillance is complete in a PCZ zone
Avian influenza science and research
Scientific research related to preventing, detecting, responding to and managing avian influenza in animals
Avian influenza Vaccination Task Force
A forum to discuss challenges related to the potential use of vaccination against avian influenza in Canada