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HPAI in ruminants (cattle and goats) 

Last updated on November 7, 2024

Reporting sick ruminants 

If you suspect ruminants (e.g. cattle, goats) you own have signs of AI:

  • Call your veterinarian
  • Contact your nearest Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Animal Health office
  • Call the BC Animal Health Centre at 1-800-661-9903 

Testing cattle

Testing of milk samples from clinically healthy cattle to confirm a negative HPAI status is now available at the BC Animal Health Centre. This testing provides another tool that producers can use to reduce risk of introducing HPAI into their herds. For more information speak to your veterinarian or contact the Animal Health Centre.

Cattle attending shows and fairs

 

Cattle show and fair organizers and attendees

More Information

Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System:

Poultry Industry Council:

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) investigates and evaluates the occurrence of communicable diseases and is the provincial reporting centre for cases and categories of communicable diseases.

Contact information

Contact the Animal Health Centre (AHC) for help with:

Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (PDT).

Phone
604-556-3003
Toll Free
1-800-661-9903
Fax
604-556-3010
Email
PAHB@gov.bc.ca
Address
1767 Angus Campbell Road
Abbotsford, B.C. V3G 2M3