Keeping avian flu out
Canada has many practices in place to prevent the introduction and spread of avian flu among our domestic fowl. These include:
- tight controls on the import of birds and poultry products from other countries
- monitoring domestic and wild birds within Canada
- helping poultry producers spot and prevent avian flu infections among their livestock
- launching an awareness campaign to make international travellers aware of avian flu and how they can reduce their chances of carrying the virus into Canada
- working with other countries to study avian flu and plan control strategies
- funding public health improvements in Asian countries where avian flu outbreaks are common
At the center of the Canadian avian influenza prevention, preparedness, and response strategy is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Groups that work with the CFIA include the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), poultry and egg producing industries, and the provinces and territories.
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