Bird flu, also called Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has not been detected in dairy cattle or other cattle in Canada.
HPAI is a reportable disease under the Health of Animals Act and all suspected cases must be reported to the CFIA.
HPAI is not a food safety concern and the risk of transmission to humans remains low.
For updates on bird flu in animals in the United States (U.S.) visit HPAI detections in livestock from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Services and information
Guidance for people handling dairy cattle
How to prevent the spread of disease and protect yourself
Consumers
What consumers need to know about HPAI in cattle
Veterinarians
Guidance on reporting and how to collect and submit samples
Milk sampling and testing
Status of milk testing results in Canada
Import and Export implications
Information for importers and exporters and additional measures for HPAI
Science and research priorities
How Canada monitors and prevents avian influenza through surveillance, science and research
Features
Government of Canada update on HPAI
Learn more about proactive measures for HPAI in cattle