Avian Influenza
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Avian influenza (AI) is a contagious viral infection caused by the influenza virus
Type "A", which can affect several species of food producing birds as well as
pet birds and wild birds. AI viruses can be classified into two categories: low pathogenic
(LPAI) and high pathogenic (HPAI) forms based on the severity of the illness caused in
birds.
Avian influenza (AI) viruses, such as the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus present in Asia,
may, on rare occasions, cause disease in humans. Transmission to humans has occurred by
people having close contact with infected birds or heavily contaminated environments.
In Canada, avian influenza is a reportable
disease under the Health of Animals Regulations, and all cases must be
reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
News Releases / Information Bulletins
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Information we provide for the general
public includes:
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![Be Aware and Declare!](/web/20071115010304im_/http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/images/beawaree.gif)
Information for travellers |
Information we provide for producers and
the livestock sector includes:
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![Bird Health Basics for Backyard Flocks](/web/20071115010304im_/http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/images/avflu.gif)
Information for backyard flock owners |
Additional government and industry
information can be found at:
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