Owners of small flocks, birds and pets: avian influenza

Your small flocks and pet birds could be at risk of catching bird flu, especially in the spring and fall. Keep your pets safe, watch out for the disease and be aware of import requirements.

Services and information

Protect your flock from bird flu

Causes, signs, prevention, spotting a sick or dead bird, what to do if you think your birds are infected

Pets and H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza

Risks to pets and for pet owners, signs, protection

Import restrictions by Canada from non-US countries

Requirements, bans, live pet birds, import permit application process, quarantine

5 rules to prevent and detect disease in small flocks

Prevent contact, clean, signs, report early, limit exposure, keep new birds separate

What to expect if your animals are infected

Immediate steps we follow if domestic birds are suspected of being infected

Declaring a non-commercial premises (bird flocks) infected

Assessing the site, decontaminating, cleaning, disinfecting