Importers: understanding feed controls to prevent African swine fever

African swine fever (ASF) can spread through contaminated feed or feed ingredients. Producers should only buy swine feed from trusted sources that have proper biosecurity controls.

Producers and feed manufacturers who purchase ingredients to produce pig feed should know the origin of the ingredients. Producers and feed importers should verify that feed ingredients were produced and handled using proper biosecurity measures. Feed importers should be able to provide feed purchasers with information on how the ingredients were produced and handled before to entry into Canada.

ASF can be transmitted via contaminated feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where these diseases are present.

Refer to our frequently asked questions about ASF to inform yourself about this animal disease.

Note: The importation of livestock feeds may be subject to further import conditions administered and enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Depending on the origin and type of product being imported, an additional CFIA plant health import permit may be required, or there may be restrictions in place that would prohibit the importation of the plant or plant product entirely, regardless of end use.

It is the responsibility of all importers to be aware of the applicable import requirements for any products they wish to bring into Canada and to ensure that each shipment meets those requirements when it arrives at the Canadian border. The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) shows the import requirements for the CFIA regulated commodities.

Changes to feed import requirements

• Notice to industry: Additional flexibility to import requirements for plant based meals destined for use in livestock feed
• Notice to industry: Changes to import requirements for unprocessed grains and oilseeds, as well as associated meals destined for use in livestock feed
• Import requirements for plant-based feed ingredients imported for use in livestock feed
• Application for permit to import unprocessed/raw grains, oilseeds or plant-based meals (CFIA/ACIA 5861)
  • Questionnaire for raw or unprocessed products of concern
  • Facility questionnaire for plant-based meals of concern (with competent authority endorsement)
  • Facility questionnaire for plant-based meals of concern (without competent authority endorsement)

Declaration and orders

• Order Declaring a Secondary Control Zone
• Designation Order
  • Order Amending the Designation Order in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – PDF (598 kb)
• Background and summary of orders made in Relation to secondary control zones In respect of African Swine Fever
• Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of clarity to paragraph 12
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of recognition of regionalization
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – modification of heat treatment and hold time options
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – removal of Belgium
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Bhutan
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Cambodia
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Czech Republic
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – removal of Czech Republic
  • Order Amending the Order imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Dominican Republic
  • Order Amending the Order imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Germany
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Greece
  • Order Amending the Order imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Haiti
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Hong Kong
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of India
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Indonesia
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Laos
  • Order Amending the Order imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Malaysia
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Myanmar
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Nepal – PDF (601 kb)
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of North Korea
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Papua New Guinea
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Philippines
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Republic of Korea
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Republic of North Macedonia
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Serbia
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Singapore
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Slovakia
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Thailand
  • Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever – addition of Timor-Leste

Awareness toolkit

Everyone has a role to play in reducing the risk of animal diseases. Do your part by sharing this toolkit with your network. You'll find helpful videos, fact sheets, posters and images to help spread the word, not the animal disease.

 Infographic: On-farm biosecurity

ASF can have a devastating effect on a swine herd. On-farm biosecurity is key to prevent diseases from developing and spreading.

 Infographic: Economic impact

African swine fever poses a significant risk to the Canadian pork industry and the Canadian economy.

Awareness tools from third parties

• World Organisation for Animal Health awareness tools
• Video: African swine fever – How to stay one step ahead
• What's hitching a ride in your feed? – PDF (444 kb)