Terrestrial animal health

Programs and services to mitigate risks associated with animal diseases and to protect the health of Canada's animal resources.

Services and information

Biosecurity

National standards, measures for producers and veterinarians, reporting animal disease

Diseases

Guidance, investigations, surveillance, immediately, annually notifiable, reportable

Accredited Veterinarian's Manual

Instructions and specifications for the conduct of duties and functions

Humane transport and animal welfare

Regulations, guidance, cold, hot and humid weather transport, transporting unfit or compromised animals

Exports

Animal products, by-products, live animals, pet food

Imports

Animal products, by-products, live animals, pets and their food, semen and embryos

Traceability

Livestock identification and traceability objectives, regulatory requirements, and guidance

Hatcheries

Hatchery Program, health monitored hatcheries, permit requirements

Features

Avian influenza detections

Get the latest update on current avian influenza detections in Canada.

Humane transport and animal welfare

Changes to the Transport of Animals Regulations came into force on February 20, 2020.

Livestock transport

Brochure outlining responsibilities and guidance to transport animals safely.