Prairie producers continue to report AI cases

Apr 25, 2022

The number of cases of Avian Influenza in poultry flocks continues to increase.

The highly pathogenic disease is spreading in wild bird populations as birds migrate back to Canada.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed three new operations in Saskatchewan have been impacted by AI including the RM of Loreburn, the RM of Morse and the RM of Carmichael.

At present, the H5N1 strain has been found in five - poultry and small flock - operations in Saskatchewan.

In Alberta, there are now 17 operations impacted by Avian Influenza with new cases being reported in a small flock in Sturgeon Country, and in poultry flocks in Kneehill County, Wetaskiwin County, Rocky View County and Camrose County.

The CFIA says investigations are underway and all infected premises have been placed under quarantine, while movement control measures have been set up on other farms in the area.

Anyone with poultry or other susceptible birds are being reminded to practice good biosecurity habits to protect them from infectious animal diseases.

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